Cades Cove Campground

Category: Campground in Townsend, Tennessee

Address: 10042 Campground Dr, Townsend, TN 37882, USA

Phone: +18654482472

Reviews

Tom Moore

Oct 25, 2022

Saw lots of wildlife plenty of bear and Deer. Campground was crowded but clean. Staff and campers were friendly

Shelley Stringer

Oct 24, 2022

Always love coming here. Beautiful scenery and a good place to see black bears.

Maria West

Oct 24, 2022

This place is beautiful. They have some great historical buildings onsite and some beautiful views of the mountains. If you are lucky you might see a bear!

MSS

Oct 23, 2022

Love it here

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Questions & Answers

will cades cove be open for traffic with the government shutdown

wayne sheppard | Oct 26, 2019
Michael Burroughs | Oct 26, 2019

Good question.

Do they have places to stay & sleep if u don’t take your tents ?

Christy Wool | Oct 26, 2018
Dennis Hess | Oct 26, 2018

No we had to rent a cabin

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Is this a drive in camp?

Thomas Wang | Oct 11, 2022
Tracy Hubbs | Oct 11, 2022

Yes with car or camper.

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Does Cade's Cove allow campers

Barbara Pinnix | Oct 26, 2019
Alysha Lewis | Oct 26, 2019

Yes! You will have to pull up their website to make sure you choose a camper site though

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Is it 20$ per tent or just 20$ per night

JC Collins | Oct 26, 2019
Richard Draper | Oct 26, 2019

I don't know the answer to this question.

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are the restroon facilities open in cades cove?

wayne sheppard | Oct 26, 2019
DJ L | Oct 26, 2019

Yes

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Can we book now for next year in October?

Carol Rife | Oct 26, 2018
Vickie Franklin | Oct 26, 2018

Be good if you did they may already be booked up

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It says pets arnt allowed on trails, does that include the loop?

Brynn Westfall | Oct 26, 2018
shipwhit | Oct 26, 2018

I have seen people driving the around the loop with dogs in tow. Just remember that there are wild animals all around. Black Bear are everywhere this season. Just be aware.

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Do we need to bear proof our camp site in October?

Thomas Wang | Oct 25, 2022
Richy Wittmer | Oct 25, 2022

Yes always bear proof your area when camping. Mainly just keep anything that a bear could consider food will away from your tent

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Is there shower facilities on this campground?

Thomas Wang | Oct 11, 2022
Jane Dills | Oct 11, 2022

No ...all cold water

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is there cell or internet service

gary vaughn | Jun 27, 2022
kelley weaver | Jun 27, 2022

I heard an employee tell a customer that there was some internet service under a Pavillion at the campground store.

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How much does bicycle rental cost?

Deborah McDowell | Jun 27, 2022
Kenneth W. Ponder | Jun 27, 2022

$15 an hour including the helmet. Campground guests only can rent 24 hours for $60.

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Is cades cove open in June to drive a loop

Candy Dockery | May 28, 2022
Lewis Touchet | May 28, 2022

Sure is. Wednesdays are bicycles but every other day.

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Does Cades Cove Campground have a place to fill your tank with water? If so where is it located?

Julie Speight | Oct 25, 2021
Bev Helsel | Oct 25, 2021

Yes, there is a dump and fill Station within the campground. Easy access.

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What does the store at Cades Cove offer

Lynn Lozier | Oct 25, 2021
Christopher Donsbach | Oct 25, 2021

Basic camping gear, snacks, drinks, ice, firewood, and souvenirs. There's also a concession stand style grill with ice cream, hotdogs, etc.

Does cades cove allow pets when camping?

James Oyler | Oct 25, 2021
Jim Mast | Oct 25, 2021

Yes, not on trails though...

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What is the latest check in time/when does the check in office close?

Alyxandria Dale | Oct 25, 2021
num1lsufan | Oct 25, 2021

Yiu Check in on line

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I have two relatives who arrived on Saturday afternoon and I still don't know anything about them, Can you give me a phone number to ask please

Silvia Olmedo | Oct 25, 2021
Nancy Fessenden McEntee | Oct 25, 2021

Call Gt Smoky Mts Natl Park 865-436-1301

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Can I drive to cades cove with my 39ft 5th wheel an my Ram3500/dually long bed total feet 52ft give or take a foot

Larry Zamora | Oct 25, 2021
Nancy Fessenden McEntee | Oct 25, 2021

Yes. I don't suggest you drive on the Loop Road but Laurel Creek Rd to campground is no problem. Loop Rd is single lane, one way with many curves, hills, hair pin turns.

When is the first snow around cades cove area?

Angela Oltmann | Oct 25, 2020
Kim Headley | Oct 25, 2020

Anytime between October and April. It depends on the weather patterns. You can always check the month long weather forecast at https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cades-cove-tn/37882/october-weather/2635991

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Is there a car limit entry restriction want ot visit this weekend and driving 10 hrs so would live to know

Sylvia Russell | Oct 25, 2020
Kelly Locklear | Oct 25, 2020

There is no limit on entry but there are no vehicles allowed in cades cove on Wednesdays.

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Has there been any thought to extending the vehicle free Wednesdays through the month of October? (When kids might be on fall break?) We'd love to bike the loop with our kids, but we are nervous about the traffic.

Amanda Goggin | Oct 25, 2020
Jeffrey Schumacher | Oct 25, 2020

We were just there last week and we did not hear anyone mentioning or talking about that possibility

When is the loop open for bikes only?

Terry Keck | Oct 25, 2020
John Mezquita | Oct 25, 2020

Wednesday and Saturday. I highly recommend getting there extremely early unless you have your own bike. Oh forgot. Make sure you have plenty of space on your phone to take pictures of wildlife and the surrounding area of Gods country!! This is a do not miss ride and you will be here for the minimum of 3 hrs to take it all in properly!!

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How much a night for a,camper

Neal King | Oct 25, 2020
Jessie | Oct 25, 2020

$25 a night per site

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Will it be open in oct ?

Michael Silvers | Oct 25, 2020
Catherine Sonnenberg | Oct 25, 2020

Yes; I believe that it is open all year.

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Is there electrical hookups for charging cell phones and other small appliances?

Tom Wishard | Oct 25, 2020
Bikash Bogati | Oct 25, 2020

There are very few sites with 5 amp outlet for people with medical needs. When the B loop is open no generators can be used in C loop. There is no cellular network/wifi but there is an emergency phone available at the Cades Cove Campground Kiosk.

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Are tent sites available for july 9th-12th? I would be looking for 2 possibly 3 sites.

Shannon Sims | Oct 25, 2020
Rick King | Oct 25, 2020

I think they are 1st come 1st served

Do they allow golfcarts or generators w/primitive camping?

tom Courtney | Oct 25, 2020
Sharon Strickland | Oct 25, 2020

Loop B allows generators to run from 8AM to 8 PM. Loop C is a non generator loop. Don't know about golf carts.

Are we allowed to put 2 tents on one lot? We would pay double the price if need be. Taking the grandkids and now our two daughters can join us also but they do not have any openings.

Kim Radtke | Oct 25, 2020
Mike G | Oct 25, 2020

I saw quite a few people with two tents in one spot.

How much does it cost to camp

Tammy Trammell | Oct 25, 2020
Arlene Jones | Oct 25, 2020

Go to nps and check. I think it was about $25

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Are we allowed to camp there the week of june 8 thru the 11??

Breezy Adamson | Oct 25, 2020
Richard Freedman (doc) | Oct 25, 2020

Not sure. You should contact them in advance

I saw someone had posted about showering in another location in Townsend? how do we do that? and what is the location? we wil be camping for 5 days and would like to be able to shower if possible

Brittany Estes | Oct 25, 2020
C.V. Jones Jr | Oct 25, 2020

Check it out online it will tell you all about what the campground provides the right now Cades Cove is closed for Road repair

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Is their power hook up

Bill Graham | Oct 26, 2019
Holly Herring | Oct 26, 2019

No

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Do u have bear boxes at sites

sue proctor | Oct 26, 2019
Zane Kempany | Oct 26, 2019

No they do not, only trash cans

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Does cades cove have bear boxes

sue proctor | Oct 26, 2019
karintha fox | Oct 26, 2019

No... in fact there are signs posted saying to stay 50 feet or more away and to not feed the wildlife at all....

Does cades cove have water hookup on camp sites

Michael Owens | Oct 26, 2019
Danny the camper | Oct 26, 2019

Yes some of the sites

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Whats the biggest length of RV that can stay in park

Tammie Dye | Oct 26, 2019
Daniel Lewis | Oct 26, 2019

Thats a question you should maybe call and ask. This is a basic information forum.

Does the campground have any sites with water and electric

Robert Green | Oct 26, 2019
karintha fox | Oct 26, 2019

No they dont.. they do have restrooms

Are dogs allowed?

Jim Bianchi | Oct 26, 2019
Jimmy Ching | Oct 26, 2019

Leashed no longer than 6 feet

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Is there any hiking/camping in Cades Cove? Just hiking only?

Brian Green | Oct 26, 2019
Desiree Martin | Oct 26, 2019

Lots of hiking trails and there are some back country camp sites

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Is there water available to fill an RV fresh water tank?

Mike Feckner | Oct 26, 2019
C.V. Jones Jr | Oct 26, 2019

I think so because it's not a primitive Campground

Are there showers on site or nearby?

Kimberly Ramirez | Oct 26, 2019
karintha fox | Oct 26, 2019

No showers on site. Just restrooms

Can I come and JUST do a campfire for a couple hours and leave? Do I still have to pay?

Brittany Jones | Oct 26, 2019
karintha fox | Oct 26, 2019

Can only have a fire in a fire pit in designated areas... such as the picnic area. . Theres only a fee if u camp

Can you bring a 40 foot rv?

Peter Horn | Oct 26, 2019
Sherry Clay | Oct 26, 2019

Yes, most RV sites will take up to 42ft vehicles

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Does the campground have a dump station or is there one new by.?

Helene | Oct 26, 2019
Les Senters | Oct 26, 2019

Yes there is one, and it is indeed a great campground.

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Are bike rentals available? If so, at what cost?

Melany Fogel | Oct 26, 2019
Mike Hiatt | Oct 26, 2019

Pretty sure, but unaware of the cost.

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How much are camp sites per night?

Charles Bailey | Oct 26, 2018
Bud Shinall | Oct 26, 2018

$25. For a tent sight.

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Is there cell signal at cases cove? What carrier?

Sam Fiske | Oct 26, 2018
Craig Burnes | Oct 26, 2018

No cell coverage

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Can I rent a site there on premises? Or does it have to done on computer

Janice Gunter | Oct 26, 2018
Jan Bishop | Oct 26, 2018

I believe they allow pull ins BUT... This is a super popular campground. It is often full so u would be taking a chance. We have friends who call in to make reservations as they do not like making them on line. They take reservations six months in advance. Cades Cove is a beautiful and quiet campground. You are actually camping inside the national park. If u are in a camper and bringing a generator be sure u get on a loop that allows generators...B is the loop...i think...just double check. If your idea of camping is hooking up to wifi ...sitting in the air conditioning and watching satellite tv...this would not be the campground for you. But if you love the great outdoors...seeing wildlife...sitting by the fire, riding bikes and making new friends... You couldn't find a better place.

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Is the power sites just gor handy cam are they all power now

Wanda Duncan | Oct 26, 2018
cathy mosier | Oct 26, 2018

Anthonys creek is a primitive horse camp. There is no electricity or water there. But there is a toilet. The Cades Cove camp ground however has a store, water, electricity and a dump station for campers.

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Is WiFi available?

Roberta Hughes | Oct 26, 2018
J Demers | Oct 26, 2018

Yes only at store. No cell service for any carrier. The campground has no services at all.

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What time is check in at cades cove campground?

Daniel Howard | Oct 26, 2018
Jimmy Fitts | Oct 26, 2018

You must check in when you arrive the day of your reservation. If you arrive after the office closes, you must check in between 8:30 and 9:00 am the next morning.

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R they showers there

Cook Terrence | Oct 26, 2018
Gavin Egan | Oct 26, 2018

Yes b showers there

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Can you check in at the campground at any time after midnight

Karen Murray | Oct 26, 2018
J Demers | Oct 26, 2018

Yes it is self check in. Just find a spot fill out the form and drop the form and payment in the box. You are not able to make reservations until May 15. All sites are first come right now

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what time gate open?

Oak Ridge Suites | Oct 26, 2018
Shellie Black | Oct 26, 2018

Cades Cove is open year round from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. The Cades Cove Loop Road is only closed on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, from May through September, until 10 a.m. This allows bicyclists and pedestrians a few hours at the Cove without vehicles.

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do you have available reservations for summer 2018?

David Miller | Oct 26, 2018
Btrenda Mathis | Oct 26, 2018

Does it need a maintenance man

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When can you start making reservations for camp sites on line? (can you reserve a site for April or is it just first come first serve at that time?)

Dave Thomas | Oct 26, 2018
The Long Last Road Trip | Oct 26, 2018

Make your reservation 6 months inn advance. That being said, I was there in April and plenty of doors available even with half of the campground closed down

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Check in and check out time

Carol Smith | Oct 26, 2018
Robert V | Oct 26, 2018

Sounds correct!!

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Does cades cove have camper sites with power hook ups if so what is $ per night

John Maddox | Oct 26, 2018
Robert b | Oct 26, 2018

Copied from cades cove website.....There are no showers or electric, water or sewer hook-ups in the park. Some accessible sites have a 5 amp electric hookup for medical equipment use. Quiet hours are in effect from 10 PM to 6 AM. Generator Use: Generator use and the idling of engines to charge batteries is prohibited in C Loop whenever Loop B is open for camping. Once B Loop closes for the season then generators will be allowed in Loop C, with restricted hours, until Loop B reopens for camping.

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Can campers fit here

Joyce West | Oct 26, 2017
Benjamin Medina | Oct 26, 2017

Yes

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