Campsite #B72 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #B72

12 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
24 ft Back-in
2 poor
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Campsite #B72 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 24ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (12)

4.0 out of 5

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2 star
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@BillK6985DA702 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #B72
I like to ride the Cades Cove loop and look for wild life and the bears were moving around good. I used to ride the loop on my bicycle but after so many birthdays I just drive.
@AliceD5CFAE55C · Camped on Apr 22, 2025 at Campsite #B72
We love Cades Cove, but this our first time in the campground. The campsites are a little close together and we couldn't have comfortably had a campfire without being in our neighbor's yard. It was helpful to have the generator loop, though - and most people did not run them much. All-in-all a great experience.
@ArleneDB2060F0 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #B72
Cades Cove is a lovely campground with nicely spaced sites. Staff were friendly and helpful. It is a campers campground with flush toilets, but cold water, no soap in the bath house, no showers. Be prepared to hear generators. During our stay all generator users respected quiet hours.
@RobinPE68C2948 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #B72
Cades Cove was absolutely gorgeous. everywhere in GSM is beautiful you can't go wrong. plan out your hikes, I don't have service in the park.
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #B72
Our visit was good in our camp spot. Nice. The reason I gave it a lower rating is because they are now charging a parking fee on top of the camping fee to go through Cades Cove. This is just another way to extract money from the visitors. I have the object to this practice.
@BillK224 · Camped on Oct 30, 2021 at Campsite #B72
I always enjoy my time in Cades Cove Campground. I like looking at wildlife and beautiful views. I do wish the sites had electrical hookups. I only visit campground twice a year when air condiitioning is not needed to be able to sleep cool. A wonderful place.
@KathyG686 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #B72
Beautiful campground, well maintained. no internet service.
@EileenB505 · Camped on Sep 11, 2021 at Campsite #B72
Very relaxing. Our first camping trip in our brand new camper! Nice seclusion from the ‘real world.’ Rangers make regular patrols and are available if needed. Everyone was very helpful. Loved our site. Convenient to the washrooms and water supply.
@TomCroomT546 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #B72
Insufficient fresh water sources/faucets.
@ShannonB356 · Camped on Jun 3, 2021 at Campsite #B72
While being 100% full, everyone was wonderfully quiet, relaxed and having a nice time. The proximity to the camp store and the creek was a huge plus. The bathrooms were kept very clean.
@LisaM207 · Camped on May 5, 2021 at Campsite #B72
Some camp sites are quite spacious giving a more private, personal experience. The best part is that the loop is closed to cars all day on Wednesday’s.
@IviaL806 · Camped on Nov 13, 2020 at Campsite #B72
Someone was in our spot and refused to move. No one was in the office and no one answered the phone. So we left. Asked for a refund and was refused. The place doesn't even look that great or kept up. Don't arrive after dark because there aren't signs up to help you find your spot. Worst camping experience.

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