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.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:18AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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