Cades Cove Group Campground

Overview

Cades Cove combines the feel of primitive camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. A camp store provides visitors with basic necessities and bike rentals.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

3 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

865-448-2472

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cades Cove Group 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

• Anthony Creek Horse CampHike · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Walk to John Oliver CabinHike · 1.3 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 · 1.3 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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• Finley Cane, Bote Mountain, Lead Cove LoopHike · 1.5 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 · 1.5 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 · 2.9 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 · 36.1 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 · 39.7 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 · 1.5 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 · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Valley ViewViewpoint · 2.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ober MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 13.6 mi from campShow on map
• Ijams CragClimbing · 24.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and National Park Service 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.