Cades Cove Campground
ForestedGreat Smoky Mountains National Park · Tennessee, USA · 550 m elevation · Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
Year-round campground at the edge of the Smokies' famous Cades Cove valley, near the 11-mile loop road and abundant wildlife.
Shade reality: Mature hardwood and pine canopy over virtually the whole campground — expect all-day dappled to deep shade.
Individual sites · 159 mapped
Shade ratings come from Recreation.gov site records. Click any dot on the map for site details; zoom in to see site numbers.
Shadiest sites on 2026-08-02 (least direct sun)
Precomputed estimate for the 15th of this month — all 159 sites, terrain + tree canopy (ETH 10 m, 2020) included.
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Official campground map159 sites
Cross-check site numbers against the park's own map before you book.
Generator loop B (88 sites) and generator-free loop C (76 sites); 31 tent-only. No hookups (dump station); max RV 42 ft.
Source: official park map · open PDF in a new tab ↗. Compare the loop layout with the satellite view above — north on the official map may not point up.