Generator Free loop
Cades Cove Campground · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Standard
- Tent only
- Other loops
“This is a tent only site. There is no tent pad so this site will accommodate oversized tents. Site C-3 is a spacious and shady tent-only site. This site has a large footprint with no tent pad so is an excellent choice for very large tents. Be aware that this site is located across from the maintenance yard and you may hear large machinery most weekday mornings. Campsite faces the maintenance yard, so presence noise from large vehicles driving by campsite is possible.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 27 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
76
Standard
57
tent, RV or van
Tent only
19
Longest rig
42 ft
at C31 · 16 standard sites take 24 ft
People
Up to 6
Sites in Generator Free loop
Pick a site, here or on the map, to see its details.
- C01Tent only · up to 6 peopleAccess to the site is via a short set of concrete stairs.Tents only
- C02Tent only · up to 6 peopleThis is a tent only site.Tents only
- C03Standard · up to 6 peopleThis is a tent only site.27 ft
- C04Standard · up to 6 peopleCampsite faces the maintenance yard, so presence noise from large vehicles driving by campsite is possible.
- C05Tent only · up to 6 peopleThis is a tent only site.Tents only
- C06Tent only · up to 6 peopleThis is a tent only site.Tents only
- C07Tent only · up to 6 peopleThis is a tent only site.Tents only
- C08Standard · up to 6 peopleC-8 is a tight, pull-through site with trees close to the parking pad, but an experienced camper can get an RV on this pad.30 ft
- C09Standard · up to 6 peopleA nice, level, long parking pad makes C-9 able to accommodate a moderately-sized RV.33 ft
- C10Tent only · up to 6 peopleTent-only site C-10 is a nice corner lot with a slightly sloped parking pad.Tents only
- C11Standard · up to 6 peopleSome peaceful afternoon sunlight makes site C-11 a nice place to camp.24 ft
- C12Tent only · accessible · up to 6 peopleThis site meets ADA (accessibility) standards and is intended for occupancy by parties at least one member of which has a physical disability.Tents only
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Sites, types, rig lengths, positions and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
- Tent only
- Standard
“This is a tent only site. There is no tent pad so this site will accommodate oversized tents. Site C-3 is a spacious and shady tent-only site. This site has a large footprint with no tent pad so is an excellent choice for very large tents. Be aware that this site is located across from the maintenance yard and you may hear large machinery most weekday mornings. Campsite faces the maintenance yard, so presence noise from large vehicles driving by campsite is possible.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 27 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.