Campsite #B53 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #B53

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Drive-In 6 people
33 ft Back-in
2 no signal
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Campsite #B53 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 33ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@TeresaG8479832 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #B53
It was a beautiful but busy October weekend for our camping trip. We were able to navigate the traffic. It took two hours to drive the loop road, but worth it. We saw a Momma Bear and her cub and another black bear in the drive The absolute best thing in planning and going on this trip was the staff at the ranger station. They were helpful, professional, and fun! Outstanding staff. The ladies were terrific.Worst part was navigating recreation gov website and lack of a working map at that site. I suggest some improvements for your site. Not sure you are worth what GSMNP pays you to take reservations.
@TomH4673678 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #B53
Campground is always clean and the bathrooms are serviced regularly.
@AndrewT9982192 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #B53
Nice campstore , bike shop. Bathrooms could use some attention on soap dispensers and towels. Our camp site was decent and some are better than others so pick wisely. The cades cove loop is well worth the trip by car or bike there is beautiful scenery and plenty of Kodak moments when weather is good. We saw more bear than we ever expected and deer were plentiful. Highly recommend a couple day stop at least. The loop gate opens at sunrise and worth hitting the loop early.
@LucillaV353AFD · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #B53
Nothing negative, everything was as expected. Very relaxing
@ChrisR8980926 · Camped on Apr 20, 2024 at Campsite #B53
Awesome campground in a great location. Just be prepared for no cellular service.
@AngelaJ7436817 · Camped on Oct 27, 2023 at Campsite #B53
We loved this campground! It was so close to Cades Cove so we got an early start on the loop and beat most of the heavy traffic. The camp store is great. It had lots of souvenirs and even an ice cream shop! Definitely recommend getting the Loop Scoop. Campers around us told us about bear sighting the night before but we didn't see any and had heard bear traps close, so rangers were taking care of the immediate bear issue. The only downside to this campground is that it is VERY busy and there is not much privacy as sites are close together.
@TommyCA4A440F5 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #B53
We love that Wednesdays are closed to auto traffic so that we can bike without fear of all the traffic. This is our fourth stay this summer and hope to be able to make one more visit before winter. We have been very pleased with our campsites and the overall campground. Your staff has been very accommodating and friendly. Oh, and the ice cream at the general store is scrumptious, especially on a hot summer day

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