Does it cost anything to go to Cades Cove?
Cades Cove Description Admission is free. Cades Cove features an 11-mile, paved loop road around the cove. A self-guiding auto tour booklet is available for $1 at loop road entrance.
How long does it take to go through Cades Cove?
approximately two to four hours
Access the Cades Cove Loop from Laurel Creek Road, Parson Branch Road, or Rich Mountain Road—the latter two roads are closed during winter. The Loop is a one-way (one-lane) paved road. The scenic driving tour through the Cades Cove Loop takes approximately two to four hours depending on traffic.
What is the best time of day to visit Cades Cove?
Early in the morning. You can expect less traffic and to see more wildlife like deer and bears. If you make it to Cades Cove at sunrise you can capture some great pictures! In the middle of the day.
Why is Cades Cove so popular?
The valley was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park. Today Cades Cove, the single most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracts more than two million visitors a year because of its well preserved homesteads, scenic mountain views, and abundant display of wildlife.
Is the road to Cades Cove scary?
The climbs & descends are gradual & I don’t think steep. You are never really on an edge to feel scared. If you travel from Sugar-land Visitor Center over to Cade’s Cove is an easier drive & really along the mountain bottom & not climbing etc. not scary.
Is there cell service in Cades Cove?
Is there cell service in Cades Cove? There is no cell service in the Cove, on the way to the cove, or in the picnic area.
What is the best time to see bears in Cades Cove?
Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley. Go in the morning (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) or late afternoon (3 – 7 p.m.). Black bears tend to be out foraging around these times, and an added perk is that the morning and/or evening light is divine.
Are there bathrooms in Cades Cove?
It is good to note, as well, that the bathrooms are located at the amphitheater near the campground, and half way around the loop at the visitor center (see map below).
What town is closest to Cades Cove?
Townsend TN
Townsend TN has the closest entrance to Cades Cove of any town near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Serene and beautiful, Townsend is referred to as the peaceful side of the Smokies, and has much to offer the Smokies visitor who is looking to get away from their busy life.