Cades Cove Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. During off-season, only sites C1-12 and C26-61 are available. Vehicle-free days on the loop road run from the first Wednesday in May through the last Wednesday in September.
Wind Advisory issued May 22 at 1:46PM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Cades Cove Campground occupies one of the most scenic and popular destinations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The broad valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides, was settled by Europeans in the early 1800s after centuries of Cherokee hunting use. Today the 11-mile one-way loop road passes numerous preserved historic structures including log cabins, churches, and a working grist mill. The campground offers flush toilets and drinking water year-round, with a seasonal camp store operating May through October that provides limited groceries, supplies, and bike rentals. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. A dump station with potable water serves RV campers. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and trailers up to 35 feet on paved roads and driveways. Wildlife viewing is exceptional here, with white-tailed deer commonly seen and frequent black bear sightings. The popular 5-mile roundtrip hike to 20-foot Abrams Falls departs nearby. Nearby horse stables offer guided rides from March through October. All food must be stored in vehicles or food lockers due to active bears in the area.
Directions
From Maryville, TN: Take US-321 North from Maryville to Townsend (about 22 miles). At the traffic light in Townsend, continue straight on TN-73 and follow signs to Cades Cove. From Pigeon Forge, TN: Take US-321 South to Townsend. Turn left at Townsend onto TN-73 and follow signs to Cades Cove.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 42ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 42ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (865) 448-4103 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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