Generator Free loop
Cades Cove Campground · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Standard
- Tent only
- Other loops
“Site C-16 has a mainly level parking pad. This site is notable because it is on the edge of the camping loop, so it has lovely views of the forest and is directly across the road from the one mile nature trail.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 35 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Site C-16 has a mainly level parking pad
- 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.
- 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
- C17Standard · up to 6 peopleSite C-17 has it all!29 ft
- C18Standard · up to 6 peopleIf you want to be close to the bathrooms yet have great views into the forest as you watch for wildlife, site C-18 is the site for you.33 ft
- C19Standard · up to 6 peopleC-19 is not only adjacent to the bathrooms, but there is also a drinking fountain with a spigot at the entrance to this site.31 ft
- C20Standard · up to 6 peopleC-20-this site is nice because it has an extra wide parking pad, although the pad is rather downward sloping.29 ft
Showing C09–C20 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
“Site C-16 has a mainly level parking pad. This site is notable because it is on the edge of the camping loop, so it has lovely views of the forest and is directly across the road from the one mile nature trail.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 35 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- Site C-16 has a mainly level parking pad
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.