Generator Free loop
Cades Cove Campground · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Standard
- Tent only
- Other loops
“This site meets ADA (accessibility) standards and is intended for occupancy by parties at least one member of which has a physical disability. ADA sites in the campground are 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, B33, C12, C31, C48, C50 and C57. Please see the notice at the top of the page regarding use of these sites. Sites C31 and C57 also offer a 5 amp electrical outlet intended for the purpose of operating medical equipment, e.g. a CPAP machine. See the page for those specific sites regarding information about use of the sites and how to reserve them. The use of generators is prohibited in areas of the campground that are designated generator free. Generator waivers, which permitted the use of a generator at night to operate medical equipment, are no longer issued in campgrounds that have ADA sites with electricity. Tent only site C12 is handicap accessible and has a level, but very short, double-wide concrete parking pad, a tent pad, grill, and picnic table. This site is located near a handicap accessible restroom.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- Tents only
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Tent only site C12 is handicap accessible and has a level, but very short, double-wide concrete parking pad, a tent pad, grill, and picnic table
- 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.
- 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
- C13Standard · up to 6 peopleYes!24 ft
- C14Standard · up to 6 peopleSite C-14 offers a tight pull-through that is ideal for small RV's or pop-up campers with a delightful view into the forest.27 ft
- C15Standard · up to 6 peopleC-15 is a great site because of its level parking pad and its location near the one-mile nature trail.26 ft
- C16Standard · up to 6 peopleSite C-16 has a mainly level parking pad.35 ft
Showing C05–C16 of 76 · by site number
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 site meets ADA (accessibility) standards and is intended for occupancy by parties at least one member of which has a physical disability. ADA sites in the campground are 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, B33, C12, C31, C48, C50 and C57. Please see the notice at the top of the page regarding use of these sites. Sites C31 and C57 also offer a 5 amp electrical outlet intended for the purpose of operating medical equipment, e.g. a CPAP machine. See the page for those specific sites regarding information about use of the sites and how to reserve them. The use of generators is prohibited in areas of the campground that are designated generator free. Generator waivers, which permitted the use of a generator at night to operate medical equipment, are no longer issued in campgrounds that have ADA sites with electricity. Tent only site C12 is handicap accessible and has a level, but very short, double-wide concrete parking pad, a tent pad, grill, and picnic table. This site is located near a handicap accessible restroom.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- Tents only
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Tent only site C12 is handicap accessible and has a level, but very short, double-wide concrete parking pad, a tent pad, grill, and picnic table
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.