Cades Cove Group
Open for the season. The 2025 season ran April 18 through October 26; 2026 dates follow a similar schedule. Reservations required via Recreation.gov up to one year in advance. Minimum group size is 7 people.
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
Tucked beneath a lush, shaded canopy in the Cades Cove valley, this group campground provides an ideal base for exploring one of the Great Smoky Mountains' most visited destinations. The four tent-only group sites accommodate parties of 7-30 people and include flush toilets and potable drinking water. A camp store at the adjacent Cades Cove Campground offers firewood, groceries, and bike rentals during the operating season. Cades Cove offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, and coyote. The 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abrams Falls is a favorite among campers, and nearby horse stables provide guided rides from March through October. The 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road passes numerous preserved 19th-century structures including log cabins, barns, and churches, offering a glimpse into Appalachian pioneer life. The campground enforces vehicle-free mornings on the Loop Road from the first Wednesday in May through the last Wednesday in September, allowing cyclists and pedestrians exclusive access. Only USDA-certified heat-treated firewood may be burned in the fire rings, and bear-resistant food storage is required due to active bear populations 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, then turn left onto TN 73 and follow signs to Cades Cove.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (865) 448-4103 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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