Campground · TN
CADES COVE CAMPGROUND
TN · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
CADES COVE CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (8/10) and eases to its lowest in January (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 31 tent-only sites
- 151 RV sites
- 11 accessible sites
- Max RV length 47 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE