$30
Cades Cove
Total sites: 161
Available Tonight: 4
Available this Weekend: 2
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 4
Available this Weekend: 2
Booking Window: 6 months
1,807 ft
68°F
49°F
49°F
no signal
Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Cades Cove Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 7 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,807 feet. There are a total of 161 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 130 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, general store, restroom, amphitheater, ice, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (1345)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@KerryS8905277 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #C6
Only a portion of the campground was open. It was full. I could not reserve two nights in a row. I never saw the office open. But as always a wonderful place to stay.
@CraigP9880339 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #C9
i understand parts of campground not open this early in season ,but not even check in list of campsites posted. finding campsite was a guess
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #C49
Thanks for all the hard work the staff is putting in to get ready for the season.
@SaraU8F095A676 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #C6
Exactly as described. Sites are close but people were polite and respectful.
@JacobT6524128 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #C52
The campground was nice, but the large number of very loud generators was very unfortunate (the other loop wasnt open at the time so generator use was allowed)
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #C8
good campsite, place was crowded put alot was closed
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #C58
Great campsite with great trails nearby
@Elizabeth4CC41 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #C30
The communication from the rangers regarding burn bans and inclement weather coming in was appreciated due to no cell signal! The bathrooms were well kept and the campsite was plenty spacious for 2 adults, a toddler and a dog!
@MatthewK865533 · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #C33
If you are arriving after office hours and need to reserve a campsite online, there is free wi-fi near the office. Follow the instructions posted on the wall outside the office.
@ColbySC128DB8C · Camped on Feb 17, 2025 at Campsite #C49
We went in February for a quick one night trip. It was empty except we were right next to a rig with a generator due to low temps. I stopped by the ranger office to check in and they were super helpful in getting us switched up to a different site. Campground and bathrooms were super clean. And the stargazing was unmatched since trees were empty. I keep telling my kids I cant wait to get back to enjoy this place and explore more.
@PeterK8781529 · Camped on Feb 16, 2025 at Campsite #C35
Campsite was as described - no complaints.
@TaylorM1216535 · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #C33
Love this place!
@JeffM1730911 · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #C32
Nice campground, with a lot of history buildings to see. Saw some turkeys, and few deer. Woul probably see more wildlife at a different time of year. The self guided tour of the old cabins was the highlight of the trip. Will probably go again, but not for at least a year. Cell service is all but non-existent. If you need to let family know you made it, message them before entering the park.
@RidleyS4967793 · Camped on Feb 9, 2025 at Campsite #C56
Absolutely no cell service, but that is A-ok
@SarahMC6F3BDB4 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #C34
Absolutely fantastic so peaceful quiet beautiful well spaced campsites
@WilliamS791593 · Camped on Jan 28, 2025 at Campsite #C46
The campground was empty which I thought was fantastic, until I realized that Cades cove was closed due to tree trimming. After finding this out it was too late to get a refund so I decided to just stay the night. There were no attendants at the campground office when I arrived nor when I left the next day. A ranger drove through the campground the evening of my stay but didnt stop or check my reservation.
@BillyA0A6CE0BC · Camped on Jan 18, 2025 at Campsite #C56
We love visiting Cades Cove! We have driven the loop many times and camped a couple times now as well. Nothing but great things to say, the campground is very peaceful and always clean.
@ChaseM6793744 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #C38
The campground was very nice. The campsites were clean and nice. I did not like that I had to pay for a parking pass on top of paying to camp
@HannahR5786163 · Camped on Jan 2, 2025 at Campsite #C56
Disappointing that we were surrounded by RVs using generators since apparently B loop wasnt open, which we werent aware of when we booked. We wanted a more peaceful experience, but campsite was good otherwise.
@JamieD9248598 · Camped on Dec 29, 2024 at Campsite #C4
well, it did say non generator loop, yet folks were running gens well into the night (after the normal 10pm were most places gointo quiet hours). No real staff on shift for what was a very busy weekend (NYE weekend). Very clean restrooms, clean camp loop, Always a good stay.
@ChrisL4253532 · Camped on Dec 13, 2024 at Campsite #C41
I recently stayed at Cades Cove Campground and it was an absolute blast! The campgrounds location right on the loop made it super easy to catch the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. And guess what? There were even trails right from the campground, so I could explore the area without having to leave. Plus, each site was huge, which made it feel like I had my own little piece of paradise. Highly recommend it!
@JeffreyT545024 · Camped on Dec 11, 2024 at Campsite #C56
The park rangers were attentive and nice and the site is easy to get to as every site is pull up. The downsides: Campgrounds are stacked on each other. During freezing weather the bear proof garbage cans are frozen shut. Rangers recommending keeping food, bath goods, smelly stuff in car and there is a bear box on site for those with soft convertibles or jeep soft tops. Would make sense to have more of these throughout camp (or each site to protect cars from aggressive bears as they do in Redwoods NP). Rangers do not patrol grounds during quiet hours as a few sites had generators running all night even though not allowed.
@BillK6985DA702 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #C33
I always enjoy Cades cove campground. Quite at night. Friendly people. Wildlife come through park sometimes.
@ShannaT629F569 · Camped on Dec 3, 2024 at Campsite #C47
I tried to cancel many times . the road was closed do to weather,no one answered phone and online would Not let me do it.
@MelissaE597114 · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #C44
Loved the location. Wish there was more of a published schedule of when the rangers station was open/closed.
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