Generator Free loop
Cades Cove Campground · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Standard
- Tent only
- Other loops
“If 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. The parking pad is level and you will enjoy a good amount of space between you and the site behind you. Be mindful that after a heavy rain the end of the parking area gets muddy.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 33 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- The parking pad is level and you will enjoy a good amount of space between you and the site behind you. Be mindful that after a heavy rain the end of the parking area gets muddy
- 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.
- 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
- C21Standard · up to 6 peopleTo be completely honest, site C-21 is the favorite site of campers in the C loop.27 ft
- C22Standard · up to 6 peopleA nice, level corner lot, site C-22 is located fairly close to the bathroom.28 ft
Showing C11–C22 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
“If 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. The parking pad is level and you will enjoy a good amount of space between you and the site behind you. Be mindful that after a heavy rain the end of the parking area gets muddy.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 33 ft
- People
- Up to 6
- Vehicles
- 2 allowed
- The parking pad is level and you will enjoy a good amount of space between you and the site behind you. Be mindful that after a heavy rain the end of the parking area gets muddy
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.