Campsite #B42 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #B42

9 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
32 ft Back-In
2 weak
B42
1/29
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Campsite #B42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 32-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (9)

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@TroyS7E16EF1AC · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #B42
B42 is a great spot right on the end. Plenty of privacy. I give it 4 stars because they need to run electricity to this campground.
Verizon
No Service
@MaryAnnE497645 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #B42
Very convenient to Cades Cove Loop. Campground is well maintained and restrooms are clean. Be sure to visit the store and get their ice cream!
Verizon
No Service
@RichardG179702 · Camped on Nov 16, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Our site was relatively private, especially in the back. The only downside was kids on scooters riding unsupervised. We also noticed that not a single Ranger patrolled the area, cars would drive fast and the wrong way on one way roads, and some campers allowed there dogs to roam off leash. Like many national park campgrounds weve visited, the lack of Ranger patrols and rule enforcement is woefully inadequate.
T-Mobile
No Service
@GaryH6725051 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Leave your dogs at home! To many dogs barking!
Verizon
No Service
@RobbertB56DCDF · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Large campground but no shower Restrooms old and in poor shape Bicycle rentals are a nice option
@ASHLEYR5100477 · Camped on Mar 11, 2024 at Campsite #B42
The park and the campground were wonderful! The only downside was that they charged $4.50 for a Junior Ranger book. WHAT?! That is crazy. How are you supposed to encourage kids to get outdoors and explore our national parks if you charge for the book? We have visited 10+ national parks and this is the first one that has charged for a Junior Ranger book.
Verizon
No Service
@KevinS8513228 · Camped on Feb 23, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Clean level sites. Great atmosphere and setting for relaxing. Nice hikes nearby but I assume during warmer months campsite would be very crowded. I was there in February so no leaves but a heavily wooded campground. No cell phone service which was fine for me but plan accordingly.
Verizon
No Service
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Great time as always, great camping experience!
Verizon
Some Coverage
@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Oct 16, 2022 at Campsite #B42
Way too many people. If you like sitting in traffic then Cades Cove is for you.

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