Cades Cove Campground
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Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

About Cades Cove Campground

Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cades Cove never disappoints.

Available sites

160 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

160 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 A04, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 A05, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 B01, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 B02, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Paved
⛺ B03, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B04, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 B05, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B06, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 B07, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B08, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B10, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B11, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B12, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 B13, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B14, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 B15, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B16, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B17, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B18, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B19, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B20, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 B21, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B22, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 B23, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ B24, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B25, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 10 ft · Paved
⛺ B26, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B27, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B28, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B29, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B30, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B31, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B32, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B33, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 18 ft · Paved
🚐 B34, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B35, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ B36, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B37, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 10 ft · Paved
⛺ B38, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B39, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 10 ft · Paved
⛺ B40, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B41, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B42, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B43, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B44, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B46, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 B47, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ B48, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B49, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B50, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ B51, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B52, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B53, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ B54, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B55, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B56, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B57, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B58, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B59, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B60, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B61, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B62, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B63, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B64, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B65, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B66, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B67, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B68, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B69, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B70, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 9 ft · Paved
⛺ B71, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B72, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B73, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B74, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ B75, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B76, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ B77, Loop: B:Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B78, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B79, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B80, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 B81, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 B83, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B84, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 B85, Loop: B:Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ C01, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C02, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C03, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Paved
🚐 C04, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ C05, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C06, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C07, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C08, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C09, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 14 ft · Paved
⛺ C11, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C12, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C13, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 C14, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 C15, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C16, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 44 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C17, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 C18, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 C19, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C20, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 C21, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 C22, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C23, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 C24, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C25, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ C26, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C27, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C28, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C29, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 C30, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C31, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 C32, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C33, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C34, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C35, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C36, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C37, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C38, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C39, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 C40, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ C41, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C42, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ C43, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C44, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C45, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 29 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C46, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C47, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C48, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 C49, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C50, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 C51, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C52, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C53, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C54, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C55, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C56, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C57, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 40 ft · Paved
⛺ C58, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C59, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ C60, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C61, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C62, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
⛺ C63, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C64, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 13 ft · Paved
⛺ C65, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C66, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C67, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C68, Loop: Generator Free loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 C69, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 C70, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C71, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 C72, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C73, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C74, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 C75, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 C76, Loop: Generator Free loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved

Reviews

938 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Cades Cove Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting for camping, with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the organized layout, cleanliness, and wildlife sightings, making it a favorite annual destination. While some concerns about bathroom maintenance and water access were noted, the overall experience is highly positive, especially for biking and nature enthusiasts.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 938 reviews

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5 stars 65.5% (614)
4 stars 21.4% (201)
3 stars 8.5% (80)
2 stars 2.9% (27)
1 star 1.7% (16)

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Nancy C

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: C49, Loop: Generator Free loop

I loved my stay at Cades Cove campground. The site was clean and spacious. The bathrooms were cleaned and attended to on a regular basis. Fellow campers/neighbors were respectful of quiet times. But the best part was that I saw three bears who fortunately were also respectful of our space even though we were in their habitat. I can’t wait to return.

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Sonia J

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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: B24, Loop: B:Generator Use

People were great-super friendly, but didn’t make up for bathrooms and dish washing area super gross. Clogged sink. All you see is dirt water. Floor had a layer of water, sinks super gross. Water fountain didn’t really work well, no water bottle option. We found water bottle at 1 of the picnic areas.

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Jim K

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: B57, Loop: B:Generator Use

If you are into hiking Abrams Fall is a must! Being a moderate walk the beauty of the forest, streams make it all worthwhile.
Further, the Cades Cove loop is always a good time!

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Samir K

Verified

August 2, 2026 Stayed at: C65, Loop: Generator Free loop

The traffic on the Cades cove loop needs to be improved upon by either having one more lane or a shoulder for cars to pull over. At the camp having a shower will also be very helpful.

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Katie D

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B:Generator Use

Bathrooms were clean, campground was safe. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful.

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Melisse C

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: C37, Loop: Generator Free loop

We love staying in Cades Cove! The campground is generally very peaceful in the generator-free loop and the camp store is convenient for treats or little items you may need, plus there is a bit of wifi to check weather and check in with people at home if needed. The rangers at the park office were all so helpful and fun to chat with during our recent visit! Plus, this is definitely the best place in the park for wildlife lovers. Tons of bears, deer, turkeys, snakes, birds, butterflies, salamanders, etc!

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Sabrina B

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: B47, Loop: B:Generator Use

We arrived early on a Wednesday in July and spent the morning biking the loop. After an afternoon rest at our campsite, we did the loop again. It was a great way to plan the experience.

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Sherry C

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: C76, Loop: Generator Free loop

We have been camping in the Smoky’s for years. And Cades Cove is one of our most favorite places. Our experience in the Mountains and the Cove itself is always a delight. However, the campground could use some maintenance. The bathrooms, were not maintained and could have been much cleaner. The dump station, does not have 3 complete stations, with fresh water, and/or water for flushing holding tanks. While we did see some improvements, from our last visit more meeds to be attended to.
We were shocked at the availability, of so many sites. I can only surmise, some of this is due to the lack of maintenance in the park. We realize the cuts in National Parks budgets make maintenance harder. I hope things will improve in this area in the future. We will continue to visit our beloved Smoky’s, we just hope things will improve.

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Barbara E

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: C60, Loop: Generator Free loop

Close to Cades Cove Loop road. It was easy to ride to the Loop Road from my campsite, no parking problems on Motor Free Wednesday.
The campsite was very nice and the restrooms were clean.

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Location & Directions for Cades Cove Campground

10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 United States

Elevation: 579 ft

Nearest town

Townsend, TN - 11 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Townsend Entrance

Approximate drive: 6.9 mi · 12 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 30.3 mi · 52 min

Policies & Rules

General

  • A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Front country campers parked at their designated campsite will not be required to have a parking tag. If they park elsewhere in the park, a parking tag will be required. Please note that parking tags will be required for vehicles in excess of what is allowable for each campsite. *For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm
  • Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible.
  • Caution: Bear Habitat! Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food and equipment used to prepare and store food (even when empty, and even if certified as bear resistant) must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items, as well as all water containers MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines.
  • Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
  • Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires. Firewood Vendors. Heat-treated wood is available from a growing list of private businesses in communities around the park. Please visit firewoodscout.org for a list of available vendors near the park. Concessioners at Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Smokemont will provide heat-treated wood for sale during their operating season. Certified heat-treated firewood is packaged and clearly marked with a state or federal seal. For additional information about these firewood regulations, please visit the park website at http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/frontcountry-camping
  • Do not occupy any vacant site. If you have a reservation you need to KNOW your campsite number prior to arrival. Fires are allowed in fire rings only!
  • There are no showers or electric, water or sewer hook-ups in the park. Some accessible sites have a 5 amp electric hookup for medical equipment use only.
  • Generator use is prohibited from 8PM-8AM. Generator use and the idling of engines to charge batteries is prohibited in C Loop whenever Loop B is open for camping. Once B Loop closes for the season then generators will be allowed in Loop C, with restricted hours, until Loop B reopens for camping.
  • A maximum of 6 people may occupy a campsite. The park stay limit is 14 consecutive days. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded.
  • A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park.
  • Pets are permitted but cannot be left unattended. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails.
  • Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds are the only campgrounds open year round and require a reservation. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance.
  • You must check-in with the campground office staff UPON ARRIVAL to complete your reservation. If you arrive after the office is CLOSED for the day then you must check-in with the campground staff the following day. Failure to check-in with the office staff by noon following the day of your arrival will be considered a no show. This may result in a forfeit of your reservation. From November -April the campground office is intermittently staffed. You must be able to provide proof of your reservation upon request by park staff.
  • Vehicle Free Day runs from the first Wednesday in May through the last Wednesday in September. No motorized vehicles will be permitted to enter Cades Cove Loop from sunset on Tuesday until sunrise on Thursday. 
  • Cancellation Policy for Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Population: 701

Nearby city: Knoxville, TN

Approx. 26 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,070 ft

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