Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove)
10042 Campground Dr, Townsend, TN 37882
522,427 acres · 2 miles of trails
In Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Townsend, leashed dogs can stroll the Cades Cove Loop Road from your vehicle. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support pet-friendly visits. Dogs are restricted to specific trails only—check park rules before hiking.
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- Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove)
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Townsend, Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.6086, -83.7714
- Size
- 522,427 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (24,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 24,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 522,427 acres of room
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Dog policy
Most-visited US national park (12M visitors/yr). VERY restrictive on dogs — pets ONLY allowed on Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail (not on hiking trails). Cades Cove Loop Road is dog-friendly while in vehicle. Pet-friendly campgrounds.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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