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Cades Cove Campground is set in the heart of one of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s biggest attractions—the resplendent Cades Cove valley.

Surrounded by deciduous trees and mountain peaks, this 159-site campground is open year-round with numerous hiking trails to waterfalls, peaks, and scenic views nearby. Campers can also find some of the park’s best biking and equestrian areas. RV and tent sites at Cades Cove Campground include picnic tables and fire rings, and the campground also features restrooms, a dump station, and a camp store with food, ice cream, and bicycle rentals. No campsites come with individual hookups or shower access.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • All Cades Cove campsites are reservable six months in advance. You can make a reservation online or by calling (877) 444-6777.
  • Cades Cove is a popular campground, and is often full during summer season and October, when fall foliage peaks.
  • During the winter season (December to early April), Cades Cove Campground only operates about 50 of its campsites.

    • When to Go

    Spring visitors to Cades Cove Campground may be blessed with wildflowers and full strength waterfalls, plus the area is known to host synchronous fireflies during their late May mating season. Summer visitors enjoy warm temps in the 80s and long days to hike, but campgrounds are typically full during this time. Fall is gorgeous, with deciduous tree leaves changing colors in September and October. Rain and cold nights are possible year-round, and winter visitors should be prepared for cold weather camping and possibly driving on snow and ice. For current info on winter conditions, call the ranger station at (865) 436-1200.

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    Melinda H.
    May 30, 2017
    We spent a few nights here while exploring the park over Memorial Day Weekend. It was busy, but the campground was still very quiet. The facilities are nice, but there are no showers available anywhere in the park. It was not cheap... $22/night, but it was a really convenient location.
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    Tyler J.
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    Your guide to camping in Cades Cove Campground

    Overview

    Biking

    The 11-mile, one-way Cades Cove Loop Road is a popular cycling route, giving riders a chance to spot wildlife and linger over the scenery. Summer season Wednesdays are Bicycle Only Days in Cades Cove, with no motor vehicle traffic allowed on the loop road, making for a safe and serene biking experience. Bicycle rentals are available at the camp store.

    Fishing

    Abrams Creek is a popular trout fishing spot within Cades Cove.

    Hiking

    The Cades Cove Nature Trail starts at the campground, and a number of excellent hiking trails also depart from Cades Cove, including the Abrams Falls trail, which leads to an iconic waterfall and more strenuous trails to Rocky Top and Thunderhead Mountain.

    Horseback riding

    Guided horseback tours and carriage rides through Cades Cove are offered next to the campground at the Cades Cove Riding Stables.

    Wildlife watching

    Cades Cove is one of the best areas in the Smokies for wildlife observation. Campers frequently spot bears, deer, coyotes, turkeys, and other animals from the loop road.

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