C71
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Campsite #C71 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C71
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
1/29
4/3
Campsite #C71 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 65% |
| 4 star | | 29% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TerryM5038212 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #C71
Glad the loop was open and had a nice stay.
Major Issues
@GowthamMDD0F1B · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #C71
Good campsite but the campsites are very close to each other
No Service
@GowthamMDD0F1B · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #C71
Good campsite by the river but no shade.
No Service
@DonF6CE817F001 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #C71
Our comfort station had no soap, no outlet, no shelves, nor any hooks. I found the lack of soap in all the campgrounds within the park,(we stayed in Elkmount, Smokemont and Deep Creek as well as Cades Cove) to be a poor choice for saving costs, especially having just gone through a pandemic not so long ago.Campsites were lacking in privacy but because it wasnt at full capacity, we enjoyed our stay. The hike to Gregory Bald was fantastic but the route back to the campsite was excruciating due to the barely moving traffic on Cades Cove loop road. Again, I cant imagine a worse thing for the environment than sooo many cars basically idling for hours on end. Surely it would be better to have a shuttle or something and this would also allow for people who just want to get to the trailheads and back to not be stuck in this almost non moving line.We enjoyed the nature interpretive trail within the campground.
No Service
@HelenK5037403 · Camped on Sep 9, 2023 at Campsite #C71
September is a great month to visit the Cove. The weather was lovely and the crowds were not overwhelming. Make sure to visit the cove loop on a vehicle-free Wednesday - the best time to do it! (Someday I hope for a cycle-free day - for walkers only - as it can feel dangerous with all the racers and newbies on the road.) The campground was clean and well maintained, including the bathrooms. The generator-free loop was quiet, even on the busy weekends. For hikers there are a variety of short and long hikes with little to no driving. We hiked Gregory's Bald for the first time and were glad to have fairly good visibility that day. Oh - yes, many bears were seen. A pesky coyote too. (Shame on people for feeding the wildlife!) We have visited in May, August, September and October. Early May and later September were most pleasant overall - less busy, great weather, flowering plants and colorful mushrooms - and always photo worthy dramatic vistas.
No Service
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on May 23, 2023 at Campsite #C71
great weather,lots of wildlife, great bycycle rid around the cove...
@LauraS4657948 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #C71
Fantastic location to bike the loop when it's closed to autos! I enjoyed the campground and the amenities close by.
No Service
@AprilS3605335 · Camped on Aug 31, 2022 at Campsite #C71
Great location to walk over for the stables and go on a horse ride. Also walking distance to the camp store that has everything that we needed. We had a quiet first night but the second night two groups on either side of our site had doubled up and it was loud. 5 kids on bikes doing circles around our camp, 5 dogs at the other site, a baby and a couple more children. We figured it was a family campground.... We took a walk around the rest of the campground and it was quiet. There is an area for generator use due to the noise. I am hoping there could be a section where it is designated quiet zone, possibly a no children area so we can all enjoy our stay in our own way.
@andreal9645796 · Camped on Apr 28, 2022 at Campsite #C71
Our experience at Cades Cove exceeded all expectations. The staff were friendly & welcoming, the camp store was well equipped, the campground was quiet & the beauty was unsurpassed. Cades Cove Loop early in the morning was incredible.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Apr 17, 2022 at Campsite #C71
Deserves its excellent reputation.
@renih442 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #C71
Campsite is great. Busy but not over packed. I like the convenient store. People are very friendly.
Highly recommended when you want to see trails around the cove area.
Highly recommended when you want to see trails around the cove area.
@ZacharyR662 · Camped on Jul 17, 2021 at Campsite #C71
Campground was pristine. The scenic loop right outside the campground is a great way to start your stay at the park.
No Service
@AlyssaM881 · Camped on Jun 23, 2021 at Campsite #C71
Perfect hidden gem of a campground. Just don't tell anyone! :)
No Service
@KatharineT511 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #C71
Great campground with lots of amenities. Had site C71 and had plenty of space to tent camp
No Service
@KelliGC78AF7F5 · Camped on Oct 15, 2019 at Campsite #C71
Love this campground. Bike the loop drive right from the campground, as well as start hikes off the beaten paths. Be sure to choose non-generator loop if you don't have one/don't use one, as that loop is a bit loud from the sound of all of them running.
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