Cades Cove Road in Great Smoky National Park

Cades Cove Road

Excellent place for wildlife viewing including white-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, and wild turkey.

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Cades Cove Road Details

The Cades Cove area and popular Cades Cove Road are excellent places for wildlife viewing, as there are large open spaces that are home to a number of different birds and animals. Groups of white-tailed deer are among the most commonly seen animals, however black bear, coyote, raccoon, and wild turkey are also frequently spotted. Vehicles should take caution when driving along the road, as animal crossings are common.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cades Cove Road

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Cades Cove Area

Relatively accessible area for disabled visitors.

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Cades Cove Area

Imagine a living-history museum like Colonial Williamsburg on a grand scale.

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Orientation Shelter

Parking and information on the valley's attractions.

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Cades Cove Road

Excellent for even the most amateur cyclists.

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Escaping the Crowds

Cades Cove attracts more than two million visitors annually.