Cades Cove Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations required. During off-season from December through mid-April, only select sites in Loop C are available. All loops operate from mid-April through Thanksgiving weekend. Camp store and bike rentals available May through October.
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 1:25AM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph at times across some of the higher elevations and foothills. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 16 at 1:02AM EDT until March 16 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 62 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN EAST TENNESSEE ANDERSON BLOUNT CAMPBELL CLAIBORNE COCKE GRAINGER GREENE HAMBLEN HANCOCK HAWKINS JEFFERSON KNOX LOUDON ROANE SCOTT SEVIER UNION IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY OF NORTON LEE SCOTT WISE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCOA, ALPHA, APPALACHIA, ARTHUR, BEAN STATION, BEARDEN, BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL, BIG STONE GAP, BRADBURY, BYBEE, CARYVILLE, CHESTNUT HILL, CLAIRFIELD, CLINTON, COEBURN, DANDRIDGE, EAGLE FURNACE, ELGIN, ELK VALLEY, ELKMONT, EVANSTON, FAIRVIEW, FINCASTLE, GREENEVILLE, HAPPY VALLEY, HARRIMAN, HARRISBURG, HARROGATE-SHAWANEE, HARTFORD, HILTONS, HOWARD QUARTER, HUNTSVILLE, JEFFERSON CITY, JELLICO, KINGSTON, KNOXVILLE, KODAK, KYLES FORD, LA FOLLETTE, LAKE FOREST, LENOIR CITY, LONE MOUNTAIN, LOUDON, LUTTRELL, MARYVILLE, MAYNARDVILLE, MCMAHAN, MOORESBURG, MORRISTOWN, NEWPORT, NORMA, NORRIS LAKE, NORTON, OAK RIDGE, OLIVER SPRINGS, ONEIDA, PARDEE, PAULETTE, PIGEON FORGE, ROCKWOOD, ROSE HILL, ROSE HILL, ROYAL BLUE, RUSSELLVILLE, SANDLICK, SEVIERVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHARPS CHAPEL, SLICK ROCK, SMOKEY JUNCTION, SNEEDVILLE, SPRINGDALE, STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TREADWAY, WHITE OAK, WHITE PINE, AND WISE.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 12:51AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Rain changing to Snow expected this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, except up to 5 inches across the higher elevations of the Smoky Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Far east Tennessee mountains and Wise county, Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
About
Cades Cove Campground sits in one of the most popular destinations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a broad valley surrounded by mountains that attracts over 2 million visitors annually. The campground operates year-round at an elevation of 1,807 feet, offering 161 sites across three loops. During peak season from mid-April through Thanksgiving weekend, all loops are open. In the off-season from December through mid-April, only select sites in Loop C are available by reservation. The campground balances primitive camping with essential amenities including flush toilets and potable water year-round, though no hookups or showers are provided. A seasonal camp store operates from May through October, offering basic necessities and bike rentals. The climate features mild winters and hot, humid summers, with mountain weather that can change rapidly. Cades Cove offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, with frequent sightings of white-tailed deer and possible encounters with black bears, coyotes, turkeys, and other animals. The 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road provides access to over 90 historic log structures including houses, churches, and grist mills from the area's early European settlement beginning around 1818. Popular activities include the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abrams Falls, backcountry fishing for trout, and horseback riding from the nearby stable operating March through October. From early May through late September, Wednesdays are vehicle-free days on the loop road, creating excellent conditions for bicycling.
Directions
From Maryville, TN: Take US-321 North from Maryville to Townsend, TN (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, TN. Turn left (south) at Townsend onto TN-73 and follow signs to Cades Cove.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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