Cades Cove Campground

I also enjoyed Cades Cove. There are some great scenic views available where you can pull over to take pictures... I, however wasn't particularly interested in getting out at all of the settlement stops. There's old chuches and dwellings which you can see from the road, and that was fine for me. I went early April and if you go early in the morning around 9 or 10 you won't hit traffic, however around 12 you will see an increase. Must do Abrams Falls

Very beautiful.. But as others have said, busy even if it's not a weekend during fall season. Expect to take your time even if you weren't planning on making somewhat of a day of it. Bring a camera, lots of great pics if you have some patients to get the shot in high traffic areas

We really enjoyed the drive through Cades Cove. Absolutely beautiful, lots of places to stop and observe both nature and settlements (churches, cabins).

But it could really use two lanes. One slow driver on the 1 lane loop means you could add hours on to your trip. And from what I hear, it's pretty much always busy.

I went in March while the weather was still slightly chilly and there was heavy traffic when I went as well. Expect to spend most of the day there. Still, I had a wonderful time though. The place is absolutely beautiful and full of history. Lots of trails for hiking, biking, etc. Seen plenty of wildlife as well (although I was a little disappointed I didn't get to see a bear). Perfect place for a nature/history lover.

It's a wonderful place. Visited in early march so traffic was low but in summer it is a busy place I'd imagine, because it is beautiful and well worth the drive. Hiked to both Abrams and Laurel falls, Laurel was 45 mins round trip (paved so strollers are common) Abrams falls took about 2 hours round trip and less crowded.

Step back in time, and ready yourself for a beautiful drive and historic information.

Very heavy traffic, so take your time. Worth the visit of you love God's creation.

Cades Cove can get crowded in the summer, but this is one of the best places to see wildlife in the east. We saw half a dozen black bears and cubs, elk, deer and more.

There are no showers nor hookups here, but the facilities are well kept, the staff friendly and helpful and there is lots to see and do in the area. One of our favorites is tubing. Head towards Townsend and for not much money you can rent a tube and get free shuttles all day long to tube down the river.

No cell service.

We arrived at Cades cove on Sunday afternoon, May 7. The gate house was closed but we were able to find a site and self register.
There are no hook ups. There is water at the dump station.
Most of the sites have been recently repaved with concrete and are nearly level. Some of the sites are short and would be tight for larger rigs. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring.
The B loop of the campground was about half full. The C loop was nearly empty. Probably due to generator restrictions.
Reservations are not accepted until 5 15.
The road to Cades cove is narrow and winding. Be patient.

This was our first camping trip with our new camper. We stayed in early April. It was not very packed we will do it again for sure.