Campsite #B14 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Campsite #B14
Drive-In | 6 people |
33 ft | Back-In |
2 | weak |







Campsite Reviews (9)
5.0 out of 5
5 star | | 44% |
4 star | | 33% |
3 star | | 11% |
2 star | | 11% |
1 star | | 0% |
One of the great benefits is the proximity of the Cades Cove 11 mile loop road which we drove 6 times. Such beautiful sights.
Be aware that no matter what time of day, traffic can back up on the one way loop due to bear sightings. It can be a real problem. Also, it must be the local custom for inebriated local juveniles to ride the loop in the bed of pick up trucks.
We were there during the Wednesday bicycle only day. Biking around the cove without autos is a great experience. Park service brought in extra employees to manage the hundreds of cars competing for the limited parking space. The road leading into the Cove was crowded with cars parked on the shoulder of the road. We saw cars being towed away for illegal parking or some infraction.
Park Service employees were very courteous and helped us make adjustments to our reservations. Covid restrictions have been relaxed but Ranger led programs have not resumed.
Campground store is well equipped for campers and the employees were very courteous in dealing with the crowds.
Other than that, It is great location - right next to the stables, store, bike rental shop, and Cade's Cove Loop road.
The bike shop gives campers the opportunity to pay a 4 hour rate for 24 hours with the bikes (so you can get them the night before and not have to wait in line at 6 am).
Would recommend but also bring bed bug detectors.