We had a great time at Cades Cove and liked the convenance of being able to grab firewood and ice at the campground store. There is a lot to do near the campgrounds as well- Visitors Center, Loop, Horseback Riding, hikes, and a small stream to explore. The bathrooms were clean an nice. We arrived on a weekend and there were neighbor children ready to play with ours which was nice. They lost a star only because the sites don’t really have any screening between them or allow for any privacy from the road or neighbors