Cades Cove Campground

Overview

Cades Cove Campground—open year-round—combines the feel of primitive camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. With an elevation of 1,807 feet (551 m), the climate is moderate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. No hookups or showers.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

161 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

865-448-2472

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cades Cove Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Walk to John Oliver CabinHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  The trail gives way to level, packed gravel once it reaches the complex of log structures. National Park Service

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• Walk to John Oliver CabinHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  The trail gives way to level, packed gravel once it reaches the complex of log structures. National Park Service

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• Anthony Creek Horse CampHike · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Finley Cane, Bote Mountain, Lead Cove LoopHike · 1.8 mi from camp

  Hike 6.9 miles (11.1 km) on this looped route that links three shorter trail sections, offering a chance to experience the biodiversity of Bote Mountain at various elevations. National Park Service

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• Finley Cane, Bote Mountain, Lead Cove LoopHike · 1.8 mi from camp

  Hike 6.9 miles (11.1 km) on this looped route that links three shorter trail sections, offering a chance to experience the biodiversity of Bote Mountain at various elevations. National Park Service

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.8 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• South LoopBike ride · 11.3 mi long · 23.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by AMBC Knoxville.

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• Lippencott/Baker Creek ConnectorBike ride · 1.2 mi long · 24.3 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Lippencott Park to Baker Creek Preserve, maintained by AMBC Knoxville.

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• Lippencott/Fort Dickerson ConnectorBike ride · 1.0 mi long · 24.8 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Fort Dickerson Park to Lippencott Park.

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Rivers and rafting

• Oak Ridge: Explore Haw Ridge ParkPaddling and rafting · 1-6 Hours · 36.0 mi from camp

  Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee encompasses 780 acres and offers hiking, biking, jogging, and watersports opportunities. National Park Service

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• Oak Ridge: Enjoy the Community Swimming PoolPaddling and rafting · 1-4 Hours · 39.6 mi from camp

  The Oak Ridge Community Swimming Pool, constructed during the Manhattan Project, remains a popular feature of the community to this day. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Scott MountainPeak · 3,625 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Crooked Arm CascadesWaterfall · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Cerulean KnobPeak · 3,701 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lone GroveViewpoint · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• Valley ViewViewpoint · 1.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ober MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 13.9 mi from campShow on map
• Ijams CragClimbing · 24.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.