CADES COVE CAMPGROUND
| Address | 10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN, 37882 |
|---|---|
| State | TN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 865-448-4103 FOR AVAILABILITY AND TO MAKE A RESERVATION 877-444-6777 |
| Dawn_Pekarchick@nps.gov |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
DRINKING WATER
DUMP STATION
FLUSH TOILETS
EMERGENCY PHONE
CAMPFIRE RINGS
FIREWOOD VENDER
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Parallel, Pull-Through, Pull-through
Driveway Grade: Moderate, N/A, Severe, Slight
Fire Pit: Y
Picnic Table: Y
Hike In Distance to Site: 16–25
Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
Shade: Full, Yes
Tent Pad Length: 10–28
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–2
Driveway Surface: Paved
Tent Pad Width: 11–29
Quiet Area: Y
Tent Pad: Y
Site Access: Drive-In
Max Num of People: 6
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Condition Rating: Good, Prime
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Site Rating: Standard
Driveway Length: 20–80
Site Width: 7–40
Max Vehicle Length: 20–42
Site Length: 20–80
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
GRILLS: Y
BBQ: Y
Food Locker: Y
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 15
Electricity Hookup: 5
Accessible Sites: 11 of 164
Reservable Sites: 160 of 164
Overview
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife.
Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cades Cove never disappoints.
Recreation
The Great Smoky Mountains are a hikers paradise and visitors to Cades Cove Campground love the 5-mi
Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:58 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)