About this campground
Roughly half-way through the Cades Cove Loop Road, pause to speak with park staff and visit various exhibits. Learn about Southern Mountain life and culture, and see a gristmill (operates spring through fall), the Becky Cable house, and other historic structures. Enjoy seasonal ranger-led activities and peruse the park bookstore and shop. Public restrooms available.
Getting there
Located halfway around the Cades Cove Loop Road.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- ANTHONY CREEK HORSE CAMPGreat Smoky Mountains National Park4 mi
- CADES COVE CAMPGROUNDGreat Smoky Mountains National Park4 mi
- CADES COVE GROUPGreat Smoky Mountains National Park4 mi
- ABRAM'S CREEK CAMPGROUNDGreat Smoky Mountains National Park5 mi
- Look Rock CampgroundGreat Smoky Mountains National Park6 mi
- METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILIONGreat Smoky Mountains National Park13 mi
Explore more Tennessee camping
Cades Cove Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Tennessee campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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