What are the hours and season for Cades Cove Group?

Cades Cove Group is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Cades Cove Group?

Cades Cove Group is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Cades Cove Group"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cades-cove-group to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Cades Cove Group

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Gatlinburg, TN4.9 (30)

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Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer.Cades Cove Group Camp provides a primitive camping experience, with conveniences such as flush toilets and drinking water, but there are no hookups or showers at the campground. with the modern conveniences of flush toilets and drinking water.

Things to do nearby

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAbram FallsAlthough Abrams Falls

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

Tent

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Flush Toilets

Drinking Water

Showers

Electric Hookups

Fishing

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cades Cove Group cost per night?+

Cades Cove Group costs $50–$94 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.

What season is Cades Cove Group open?+

Cades Cove Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Cades Cove Group have hookups?+

No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.

What is the maximum RV length at Cades Cove Group?+

Cades Cove Group is primarily a tent camping facility. Contact the campground about RV access.

How do I make reservations at Cades Cove Group?+

Cades Cove Group is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Cades Cove Group from the nearest town?+

Cades Cove Group is located in Gatlinburg, TN. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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