Cable Cove campground
Cable Cove
What's on-site at Cable Cove
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Cable Cove, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Cove Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| #87 Jerry Hollow | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| #81 North Shore | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| #88 Possum Hollow | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Proctor (86) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cable Cove -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco | 175 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River At Needmore | 698 cfs | → |
| Little River Above Townsend | 132 cfs | → |
| Tuckasegee River At Bryson City | 857 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 281 cfs | → |
| Oconaluftee River At Birdtown | 265 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cable Cove -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City 4 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Gatlinburg | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| New Found Gap | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dillard 0.7 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Germany Valley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Swain County Park
- Wilderness Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock
- Wilderness Citico Creek
- National Conservation Area Tellico Lake - Chota Unit
- Wilderness Bald River Gorge
Boat launches
- Cable Cove Road Graham County
- Cable Cove Road, Fontana Dam
- Fontana Road 12574, Robbinsville
- Highway 28, Fontana Dam
- Meadow Branch Road Graham County
- Massey Branch Road 1184, Robbinsville
Fishing spots
- Augerhole Branch
- Birchfield Branch
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Santeetlah Lake
- Citico Creek
- Indian Boundary Lake
Points of interest
- Calhoun House
- J. H. Kress Cabin
- Bunting Branch Overlook
- Carter Shields Cabin
- Oliver Branch Overlook
- Henry Whitehead House
Paddle runs
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cable Cove as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cable Cove
Can I make reservations at Cable Cove?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Cable Cove?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Cable Cove.