Cades Cove Group

107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
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Cades Cove
CADES COVE GROUP
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About Cades Cove Group

Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer.

Available sites

4 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

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  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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4 Sites Available

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⛺ G001, Loop: Group Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ G002, Loop: Group Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ G003, Loop: Group Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ G004, Loop: Group Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

65 reviews

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Cades Cove Group is praised for its beautiful, clean facilities and private camping sites, surrounded by nature. Visitors enjoyed the friendly staff and the option to bike the loop, enhancing their experience. While some minor issues like bugs in the bathrooms and limited cell service were noted, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.

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4.9

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Blane W

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group

The best place to go camping.

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michael s

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

been at this same camp site for 26 years straight beautiful location restroom just across the road just alsome !!!!

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MARY G

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July 27, 2026 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group

Very beautiful site and clean restrooms

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Kimberly W

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May 28, 2026 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group

Wonderful campground. Love the option to ride the loop on bikes without cars.

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Anna K

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May 12, 2026 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group

SO MUCH ROOM! Surrounded by trees for the most part. Felt pretty private for a campground site.

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Mark M

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November 3, 2025 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

Great site

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Mark M

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November 3, 2025 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

Great site

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Cherisse O

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September 26, 2025 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

Our group of 11 had a fantastic stay at group site 2. We loved the location - close to the bathrooms (but not too close - just across the street!), close to the stream, and far enough away from the other group sites that it felt like a private setup most of the time. We thought the site was perfect and had lots of flat areas to set up our tents, as well as enough well-positioned trees to set up several hammocks. The site was clean and well maintained. We had turkey visitors daily, and 7am wake up calls from our crow friends. We did have a large black bear make its way through our site one day, but as we had followed protocol and put away all smellables each time we were done cooking/eating - it paid us no mind and continued on its way. Park rangers and staff were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms collected bug friends each day, but each morning the bathrooms were cleaned out. We did see a HUGE spider under one of the toilets - so I suggest checking before you sit down. We had zero service (att, Verizon, t-mobile), but were able to connect to satellite to send text messages, when needed. Highly recommend biking the loop - we caught the last Wednesday of the season, and it was amazing. We can’t wait to come back.

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Cherisse O

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September 26, 2025 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

Our group of 11 had a fantastic stay at group site 2. We loved the location - close to the bathrooms (but not too close - just across the street!), close to the stream, and far enough away from the other group sites that it felt like a private setup most of the time. We thought the site was perfect and had lots of flat areas to set up our tents, as well as enough well-positioned trees to set up several hammocks. The site was clean and well maintained. We had turkey visitors daily, and 7am wake up calls from our crow friends. We did have a large black bear make its way through our site one day, but as we had followed protocol and put away all smellables each time we were done cooking/eating - it paid us no mind and continued on its way. Park rangers and staff were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms collected bug friends each day, but each morning the bathrooms were cleaned out. We did see a HUGE spider under one of the toilets - so I suggest checking before you sit down. We had zero service (att, Verizon, t-mobile), but were able to connect to satellite to send text messages, when needed. Highly recommend biking the loop - we caught the last Wednesday of the season, and it was amazing. We can’t wait to come back.

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Jimmy B

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September 19, 2025 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group

Thanks to all who helped make our trip so winderful

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Location & Directions for Cades Cove Group

107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States

Elevation: 595 ft

Getting There

Cades Cove Campground

10042 Campground Drive

Townsend, TN 37882

865-448-2472

Lat/Long: N35.6009 W083.7742

From Maryville, TN: Take U.S. 321 North (you'll actually be driving south!) from Maryville to Townsend, TN (about 22 mi). At the traf...

Nearest town

Gatlinburg, TN - 28 mi

About over 1 hr (61 min) to downtown

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Townsend Entrance

Approximate drive: 6.6 mi · 11 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 29.9 mi · 51 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

8:30AM

  • Check-in with campground staff upon arrival to complete your reservation; late arrivals must check in the next day.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Vehicles & parking

  • A valid parking tag is required for vehicles parked over 15 minutes in the park, except at designated campsites.

Safety & rules

  • Be aware of bear activity and follow safety practices for bear encounters.
  • Generators are not allowed in group camps.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Store all food and scented items properly to avoid bear encounters and potential fines.
  • Promptly dispose of garbage in bear-proof dumpsters as this rule is strictly enforced.

Site types & loops

  • Reservations are required for group camps, which are tent-only; no RVs or pop-ups allowed.

Site capacity

  • Group sites require a minimum of 7 people, with a maximum capacity of 15 to 30, and a stay limit of 14 consecutive days.

Utilities

  • The park has no showers or utility hook-ups; some group sites are accessible.

Fires & fuel

  • Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings using approved firewood; collection of dead wood is allowed.
  • Heat-treated firewood is available from vendors near the park; see firewoodscout.org for details.

Local regulations

  • Fishing in the park requires a Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license, with special regulations.
  • From the first Wednesday in May to the last Wednesday in September, no motorized vehicles are allowed in Cades Cove Loop from sunset Tuesday to sunrise Thursday.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed but must be leashed and cannot be left unattended; they are not allowed on trails.

Cancellation policy

  • Cancelling a group overnight reservation less than 14 days in advance incurs a $10 service fee and forfeits the first night's fee.

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