Children enjoy splashing in the shallows of Abrams Creek at this woodsy picnic spot, where a number of tables are perched by the water. You'll find grills, restrooms, 81 picnic sites and the trailhead for the easy and family-friendly Anthony Creek Trail.
Cades Cove Picnic Area
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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0.17 MILES
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2. John Oliver Place
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3. Carter Shields Cabin
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