Cades Cove Campground
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Reviewed May. 18, 2018

Lots of Wildlife

Nice campground, sites are close together and don’t offer much privacy and the park is well maintained. Section C has level concrete RV pads and the tent pads are level, free of rocks and have no drainage issues. No showers but the bathrooms are clean and have flush toilets. The season is has started so I’d advise calling ahead. Any RV over 20ft will find it difficult if not impossible to park in Section C, but section B can accomidate some larger rigs. No electricity or water hook ups anywhere in the park, but there are several dump stations and places to get fresh water. There is a nice store on site with basic provisions and a snack bar with burgers, bbq, ice cream etc. The park requires that all sites be “bear”proofed when you are not on site. We just got back from 3 days there during which we saw over 2 dozen bears and lots of turkeys, deer and other animals. Bears are often in the camping areas. The closest town is Townsend, Tn., which is about 8 miles from the campground and Gatlinburg is about 20 miles from the campground. Several trips around the Cades Cove Loop road are a must do-lots of wildlife, homesteads and exhibits to visit (9 miles total).

  • Review photo of Cades Cove Campground by Phil L., May 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Cades Cove Campground by Phil L., May 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Cades Cove Campground by Phil L., May 18, 2018