Campsite #B12 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #B12

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Drive-In 6 people
31 ft Back-in
2 weak
B12
5/22
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Campsite #B12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 31ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@UmeshP9F76EC0D · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #B12
We had great time. Excellent camp ground except privacy between sites
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #B12
In my opinion Cades Cove Campground is the best, from the Rangers who go out of their way to assist you in every way, to the beautiful scenery. The camp spots are paved which makes it so much better!!
@louisb6345031 · Camped on Jun 11, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Pleasant rustic surroundings, friendly staff unfortunately while we were there someones did discharge a firearm in the middle of the night several times but the rangers did investigate later that day.Bathrooms were clean.
@JackieVA1F75F9 · Camped on Mar 6, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Has what you need out of a campsite, bathrooms werent the cleanest but not as bad as they could be. We couldnt ever find a tap to get water from so had to use the water foundation. Sites are close together but all in all not bad.
@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Oct 22, 2023 at Campsite #B12
Check in was easy and staff was very friendly.
@CindyS1337188 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #B12
The campsite was awesome and everyone at the park was very helpful. Riding the Cades Cove Loop just before dark we saw so many wildlife. We enjoyed watching the bears.
@BrianP3895634 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #B12
The camp ground was very clean and the bathrooms were well taken care of. it was our first experience with dry camping so my opinion may be a little skewed. we camped with some friends and enjoyed you walking trails. we especially loved the auto experience driving through and stopping at historical sites in Cades Cove. The back story of the area was very cool. We saw some black bears, turkeys and deer on our ride. we would come back for a visit again
@LeonardM818 · Camped on May 24, 2021 at Campsite #B12
The area is wonderful and the grounds are well kept. The facilities are small and older but in good condition and kept clean but with the volume of campers could use enlarged restrooms. The sites are close together and open so they don't provide any feeling of separation. The staff is friendly and helpful.
@BrendanO305 · Camped on Apr 17, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Campground is well maintained and concrete pads were mostly new. Spaces are a little close I would recommend an end site if possible. Also generators were being run well past 8pm and there seemed to be no one there to enforce it. We have a generator and waited to make coffee in the morning until we could run it. Overall it was an excellent experience and the campground is centrally located to many great things to do and see. Would stay again.
@JenniferB462 · Camped on Apr 16, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Very clean and beautiful. Friendly staff and helpful when needed. Includes a camper that helped me when I was in a bind . Will definitely be back again.Very impressed.

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