The Campground has an eleven mile one-way loop road to bike, run, walk or drive. The road loop has many trails, wildlife, (yes bears), and great views.
The Cades Cove Loop Road is not open to motor vehicles until 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday from May until late September.
Trout fishing is good at Anthony Creek at the North end of the valley, and Abrams Creek at end of the campground. Spring is the best fishing
Email the Diamond Brand Fly Shop Email for information on all your fly fishing needs!!
Directions:
Cades Cove is 14 miles west of Gatlinburg, TN.
From Gatlinburg, Travel west on Little River Road for approximately 8 miles. The road will turn into Laurel Creek Road, continue west for approximately 4 miles. This will take you to Cades Cove Loop, follow the loop and it will bring you around to the campground.
Amenities:
The bathrooms have no showers, no water or electric hook-ups. A small store and bike rental shop is located at the entrance of the campground.
Fees:
The Cades Cove campground is open year-round. Camping fees at Cades Cove, TN range from $14-$17 a night.
For reservations call 1-800-365-2267 (park code GRE) or visit the National Park Service reservation web site at
http://reservations.nps.gov./search.cfm
Park Contact Information:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Recorded message for visitors: (865) 436-1200
Fax: (865) 436-1220
Campground Map
Suggested Gear:
Tent:
KELTY TRAIL DOME 6
Item Number: 114901
Our Price: $220.00
Stove:
MR MAX PORTABLE BURNER
Item Number: 26600
Our Price: $59.95
Sleeping Bag:
KELTY LUNAR BAG
Item Number: 26600
Our Price: $59.95