Generator Free loop
Cades Cove Campground · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Standard
- Tent only
- Other loops
“C-19 is not only adjacent to the bathrooms, but there is also a drinking fountain with a spigot at the entrance to this site. Located on the ouside edge of loop C, you will enjoy wonderful woodland views from this site and just might see some wildlife.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 31 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.
- 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
- C23Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
Showing C12–C23 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
“C-19 is not only adjacent to the bathrooms, but there is also a drinking fountain with a spigot at the entrance to this site. Located on the ouside edge of loop C, you will enjoy wonderful woodland views from this site and just might see some wildlife.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 31 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.