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Cades Cove Campground

35.6030° N / 83.7758° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 13186 detected openings this week161 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 186 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232488

When Cades Cove Campground reopens

Cades Cove Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
186
Openings · last 30 days
1,237
Openings · last 90 days
2,232

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0100200300400318353382386272222299MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 2,232

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 2,232 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
0100200300400311196160000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 507 of 2,232 detected openings (22.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 3DMEDIAN · 7 DAYS OUTP75 · 15D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
B78  411.8%
C48  351.6%
B70  311.4%
B06  301.3%
B60  301.3%

Site B78 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 41. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 161 monitored sites

Of the 29,463 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 8,263 open for online reservation · 3,476 reserved · 17,724 closed.

Where the open windows are

72% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 8,263 of 29,463 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online72%
Open site-nights8,263 / 29,463
Reserved (of online inventory)3,476 / 11,739
Weekday openings4,821
Weekend openings3,442

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,821 fall on weekdays and 3,442 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002,1911,2351,4091,2711,183868106NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November holds the most room. 2,191 of 4,669 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 160 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2679Open
FRI Nov 2779Open
SAT Nov 28102Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2440Open
FRI Dec 2539Open
New YearTHU Dec 3126Open
FRI Jan 134Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 70 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 38 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 25 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
C12  178
C41  175
C61  173
C28  172
C43  171

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 13

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 13. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

8,263 open site-nights across 160 sites at Cades Cove Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 553 2-night, 449 3-night, 223 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site B26.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 47 ft. 103 sites take 25 ft, 34 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft. 13 sites of 160 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 160 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
C1220 ftNone178177 nightsNov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +166 more
C4142 ftNone175134 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +163 more
C6124 ftNone17373 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +161 more
C28Not recordedNone172131 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +160 more
C4347 ftNone171111 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +159 more
C0643 ftNone170118 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +158 more
C3624 ftNone170149 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +158 more
C3424 ftNone167113 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 21 +155 more
C26Not recordedNone165105 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 20 +153 more
C5524 ftNone16486 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 25 +152 more
C01Not recordedNone16380 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24 +151 more
C0743 ftNone163125 nightsNov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +151 more
C27Not recordedNone163116 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +151 more
C02Not recordedNone16284 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +150 more
C0542 ftNone16284 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +150 more
C4024 ftNone159118 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +147 more
C5320 ftNone158126 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +146 more
C6021 ftNone15866 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +146 more
C5120 ftNone15798 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +145 more
C0327 ftNone15587 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +143 more
C5840 ftNone15465 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 22 +142 more
C4445 ftNone15375 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +141 more
C3824 ftNone15263 nightsNov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +140 more
C3024 ftNone15053 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +138 more
C3331 ftNone150106 nightsNov 5, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +138 more
C3531 ftNone14473 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +132 more
C3224 ftNone14247 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +130 more
C0830 ftNone14087 nightsNov 8, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +128 more
C4224 ftNone14072 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24 +128 more
C4529 ftNone13955 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +127 more
C0933 ftNone13864 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Dec 1 +126 more
C4735 ftNone13759 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +125 more
C5035 ftNone13788 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +125 more
C0447 ftNone13480 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +122 more
C4927 ftNone134102 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30 +122 more
C1124 ftNone13293 nightsNov 8, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 29, Nov 30 +120 more
C3934 ftNone13294 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +120 more
C5224 ftNone13180 nightsNov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23 +119 more
C5424 ftNone12674 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +114 more
C5624 ftNone12532 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24 +113 more
C2930 ftNone12391 nightsNov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30 +111 more
C5742 ftYes12341 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +111 more
C5930 ftNone12375 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +111 more
C3735 ftNone11466 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25 +102 more
C4835 ftNone11151 nightsNov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 28, Nov 29 +99 more
C3142 ftYes10950 nightsNov 4, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 17, Nov 20, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +97 more
C4627 ftNone9124 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +79 more
B75Not recordedNone2515 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16 +13 more
B54Not recordedNone2422 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +12 more
B4827 ftNone2322 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +11 more
B52Not recordedNone238 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +11 more
C6842 ftNone2315 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +11 more
B3624 ftNone2215 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +10 more
B4124 ftNone2221 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +10 more
B6024 ftNone2222 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +10 more
B6124 ftNone2221 nightsNov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +10 more
B71Not recordedNone2215 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +10 more
C6627 ftNone2114 nightsNov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +9 more
C6739 ftNone2115 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +9 more
C7632 ftNone2111 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20 +9 more

About Cades Cove Campground

Overview

Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife.

Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cades Cove never disappoints.

Recreation

The Great Smoky Mountains are a hikers paradise and visitors to Cades Cove Campground love the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abram Falls. From Cades Cove Loop Road, follow the signage at the turnoff for directions to the trailhead.

Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height. The long, deep pool at its base is very picturesque. The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The waterfall and creek are named for Cherokee Chief Abram or Abraham whose village once stood several miles downstream.

A nearby horse stable provides one-hour horseback rides as well as hay rides and carriage rides from March through October, offering recreational activities for the entire family.

Campers can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.

Facilities

Cades Cove Campground is open year round and combines the feel of primitive camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. During the off season, only sites C1-12 and C26-61 are open to camping by reservation only. Once B Loop closes for the season then generators will be allowed in Loop C, with restricted hours, UNTIL Loop B reopens for camping. During peak season (May - October) a camp store provides visitors with basic necessities as well as bike rentals. Events like Interpretive Programs in the nearby amphitheater and Bicycle Only Days on the loop road provide visitors with a fun and unique experience. Please visit www.nps.gov/grsm for up-to-date information on campgrounds, road and weather conditions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Natural Features

Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park.

Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.

For hundreds of years Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821. By 1830 the population of the area had already swelled to 271.

Nearby Attractions

The park holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park, a few of which are easily accessible from the Cades Cove loop road.

Townsend, located about nine miles away, offers full service grocery stores and fuel.

161 monitored sitesRVs up to 47 ft2 with hookups142 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Maryville, TN: Take U.S. 321 North (you'll actually be driving south!) from Maryville to Townsend, TN (about 22 miles). At the traffic light in Townsend, continue straight on TN 73 and follow signs to Cades Cove. From Pigeon Forge, TN take US 321 South (you'll be driving westerly) to Townsend, TN. Turn left (south) at Townsend onto TN 73. Follow signs to Cades Cove.

10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882865-448-4103 FOR AVAILABILITY AND TO MAKE A RESERVATION 877-444-6777
CampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Cades Cove Campground?

Reservations for Cades Cove Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 72% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 8,263 of 29,463 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2,232 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Cades Cove Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 186 site-date openings at Cades Cove Campground in the last 7 days, 1,237 over 30 days and 2,232 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Cades Cove Campground?

449 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site B26. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Cades Cove Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

34 of the 160 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 47 ft. 147 of those 160 sites have a recorded maximum length and 13 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Cades Cove Campground?

November 2026, with 2,191 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,669.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cades Cove Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Cades Cove Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 13. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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