How many campsites does Cades Cove have?
Cades Cove Campground has 161 visitor campsites. RIDB also lists 3 management sites, which aren't counted as campsites.
Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains
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Cades Cove Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has 161 campsites. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. RVs and trailers up to 42 ft are allowed. Of the 161 sites, 9 are marked accessible. Pets are allowed. Campfires are allowed. Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. Visitor sites: 130 standard (no electric) and 31 tent-only (no electric).
161Campsites
42 ftMax RV
9Accessible
YesReservable
Campground at a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Visitor campsites | 161 |
| Site types | 130 standard (no electric), 31 tent-only (no electric) |
| Management records excluded | 3 |
| Max RV length | 42 ft |
| Sites that list RV equipment | 55 |
| Accessible campsites | 9 |
| Reservable | Yes |
| Address | 10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 |
| Pets | Pets are allowed |
| Campfires | Campfires are allowed |
| Check-in and check-out | Check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM |
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Cades Cove Campground is in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
RIDB facility 232488 lists 161 visitor campsites.
RIDB also lists 3 management sites, which aren't counted as campsites.
RIDB last updated Cades Cove Campground on August 14, 2026. Of the 161 sites, 55 list RV or RV/MOTORHOME equipment, and 67 list trailer or fifth-wheel equipment.
Visitor sites: 130 standard (no electric) and 31 tent-only (no electric).
Visitor sites are in the B:Generator Use and Generator Free loops.
Of the 161 sites, 9 are marked accessible.
RVs and trailers up to 42 ft are allowed.
Pets are allowed.
Campfires are allowed.
Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM.
All 161 sites are drive-in.
Shade is listed on 143 campsite records.
Drinking water is listed on 57 campsite records.
A dump station is listed on 42 campsite records.
Flush toilets are listed on 28 campsite records.
Barbecue grills are listed on 3 campsite records.
Campfire rings are listed on 2 campsite records.
Grills are listed on 2 campsite records.
RIDB places the campground at 35.60272, -83.77629.
Of the 161 visitor campsites, 159 have coordinates and are drawn on the map.
Of the 161 visitor campsites, 2 have no coordinates and are not on the map.
The nearest published campgrounds are Elkmont (11.5 mi) and Smokemont (26.3 mi).
Can You Reserve Cades Cove?
RIDB doesn't publish a booking window, so we can't say how far ahead sites open. Check the campground's Recreation.gov page for current booking rules.
Where Are the Sites?
Each dot is a campsite, placed at its Recreation.gov coordinates. The map leaves off 2 visitor campsites that have no coordinates.
Standard
RV-friendly
What Amenities Are Listed?
| Amenity | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Listed on 57 campsites |
| Dump station | Listed on 42 campsites |
| Flush toilets | Listed on 28 campsites |
| Barbecue grills | Listed on 3 campsites |
| Campfire rings | Listed on 2 campsites |
| Grills | Listed on 2 campsites |
| Shade | Listed on 143 campsite records |
| Drive-in sites | 161 |
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FAQ
Can you reserve Cades Cove?
Yes. RIDB marks Cades Cove as reservable. Check Recreation.gov for how sites are released. This page doesn't show live availability.
What is the maximum RV length at Cades Cove?
The maximum is 42 ft, the highest Max Vehicle Length on a campsite that lists RV or RV/MOTORHOME equipment.
About This Data
Data Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB facility ID 232488), National Park Service. RangerPitch is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Recreation.gov, the National Park Service (NPS), the USDA Forest Service, or any other federal agency. For current availability, fees and closures, check Recreation.gov. A script builds these pages from public Recreation.gov data. We don't edit them by hand.