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Cades Cove Campground

Campground · National park in Blount County, Tennessee.

161Campsites
8.2 miTo Lake in the Sky
YesRV hookups
42 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byNational Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Campsites161
Site types130 standard, no electric, 31 tent only no electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 2 sites
Longest RV/trailer site42 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(865) 448-4103
Address10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN, 37882
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Cades Cove Campground

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-mile roundtrip hike to Abram Falls. From Cades Cove Loop Road, follow the signage at the turnoff for directions to the trailhead.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Cades Cove Campground is in Blount County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.