Cades Cove Picnic Area and Campground
Just outside the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road.
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Cades Cove Picnic Area and Campground Details
The Cades Cove picnic area and campground is just outside the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road. Open year-round, the campground has 159 campsites -- each with its own grill and picnic table -- as well as restrooms and a small store where you can rent bikes if you want to explore Cades Cove via pedal-power. The picnic area has tables and grills near a mountain stream. From the campground you also can access several trails to backcountry camping sites.
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Cades Cove
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Cades Cove Campground
This year-round campground offers a rustic escape within the iconic Cades Cove, providing essential amenities amidst the natural splendor of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Bicycle Rentals
A popular leisure activity along some of the more level, paved roads.
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Cades Cove Riding Stables
Guided horseback rides, hayrides and wagon rides are available.
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Horseriding
A number of stables provide guided rides, as well as hayrides, wagon and coach drives.
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Escaping the Crowds
Cades Cove attracts more than two million visitors annually.
