Hi Wesley,

The main Campground is very busy. They rent bicycles, have a small store,
etc. However, back at the campsites it is very serene. Generators may be run
one-two hours per day at a particular time. While we were there, we didn't
not hear the first generator. The average size well shaded campsites adorn a
picnic table, level site, and a fire ring. The bathhouse has flush toilets,
an flush sink for cleaning dishes, and a water spigot.

While we stayed, the National Parks Service has an evening program that
talked about night creatures and the park. Next to the perimeter of the
campground is a brook that flows. Just outside of the campground entrance is
the Cades Cove Loop. This is a pave narrow 11 mile(?) loop that follows the
perimeter of the meadow with several old churches, homesteads, grist mill,
store etc. We saw bears, deer (bunches), and other wildlife. I don't think
we ever went over 15 miles per hour along the entire loop, just because of
the scenery! It is a fantastic place to camp and visit.

After we left the campground, I heard that there are private campgrounds
that offer showering facilities for a fee. We utilized the sponge bath
method during our stay. Yes, a shower is a great thing, but we managed and
had a great time.

Halon