About Cosby Campground
Number of accommodations: 155
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1196)
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Campground is a beautifully maintained and serene location in the Smoky Mountains, offering spacious campsites, clean restrooms, and easy access to hiking trails. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, helpful staff, and the campground's natural beauty, making it a favorite for many. While there are some concerns about noise and bathroom facilities, overall, visitors highly recommend the campground for a relaxing outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Campground is a beautifully maintained and serene location in the Smoky Mountains, offering spacious campsites, clean restrooms, and easy access to hiking trails. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, helpful staff, and the campground's natural beauty, making it a favorite for many. While there are some concerns about noise and bathroom facilities, overall, visitors highly recommend the campground for a relaxing outdoor experience.
Review Summary
M P
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: B-Loop
CHECK THE BATHROOM DOOR BEFORE YOU SET UP!!!
We arrived at Cosby for a 3-night vacation on B loop (April 19-21) only to find that the bathrooms were locked. We looked for a host but there was not one on the property... nor was there ever one during our stay. There was a phone number at the registration bldg., so I drove out of the campground to find service and called. It turned out to be the local law enforcement dispatch (nice guy) and I was told that they would pass on my message, but there was likely no one who would help that afternoon. There wasn't. A woman came through but didn't unlock the building. FIVE TIMES! Seems no one could find the key... ?
We gave up and left a day early with our vacation, while not ruined, really REALLY disappointing.
**There is nowhere close to buy the parking pass necessary for GSMNP as of this season - and when you drive to the pther side of the park they don't stick to your windshield so bring tape!**
I tried to contact the USFS, the National Park, and many other people to discuss this before writing this review, but no one could be bothered to get back to me. No one is reachable by phone and no one at GSMNP cares about an e-mail from a disgusted camper.
Talon S
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: B72, Loop: B-Loop
Beautiful campground and ample amenities. Bears all over the place though in April and the campground for was not staffed by rangers or camp staff. Some of the bears were not scared.
Richard B
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: B45, Loop: B-Loop
The campsite is right next to the bathroom and the group campsites so I would not recommend. Luckily the campground was very empty so we moved to the next one over and it was perfect! Would recommend this campsite to anyone. Close to some really nice hikes and very quiet. There were a family of bears that were walking around the different sites but never felt threatened and always kept the food in the car unless cooking/eating.
Richard B
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: B45, Loop: B-Loop
The campsite is right next to the bathroom and the group campsites so I would not recommend. Luckily the campground was very empty so we moved to the next one over and it was perfect! Would recommend this campsite to anyone. Close to some really nice hikes and very quiet. There were a family of bears that were walking around the different sites but never felt threatened and always kept the food in the car unless cooking/eating.
Michele T
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: B-Loop
Lovely stay!
Michele T
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: B-Loop
Lovely stay!
Diane D
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A57, Loop: A-Loop
Campground not taken care of, prices with my handicap card, went up double in price. We go there all the time..this place is so run down and no camp host. I go there in October think of canceling my reservation because of the way this place is kept and price going up double, extremely disappointed
Diane D
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A57, Loop: A-Loop
Campground not taken care of, prices with my handicap card, went up double in price. We go there all the time..this place is so run down and no camp host. I go there in October think of canceling my reservation because of the way this place is kept and price going up double, extremely disappointed
Karsten V
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B-Loop
We really enjoyed our time here. The campground was very peaceful and laid out nicely.
Matthew M
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: A36, Loop: A-Loop
was here for 10 days in mid April. The campground is well maintained and very quiet. Not too many campers at this time of the year. Since the campground is on the north east side of the smokies, driving to many of the favorite hikes will be about an hour or so. There are around 4 hiking trails right from Cosby which was nice to do.
Location Cosby Campground
Address:
127 Cosby Park Road
Cosby, TN, 37722
United States
From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 miles south of the junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Campground is another 2 miles.
Cosby Campground is accessible via TN 32, which connects to US 321 approximately 1.5 miles to the north. US 321 provides access to I-40 about 20 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7545 / -83.2093
Elevation: 700 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 34 min
Policies & Rules
General
- A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Front country campers parked at their designated campsite will not be required to have a parking tag. If they park elsewhere in the park, a parking tag will be required. Please note that parking tags will be required for vehicles in excess of what is allowable for each campsite.
- Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible.
- RESERVATION ONLY. NO CASH ACCEPTED AT CAMPGROUND OFFICE. ADA sites: A57, A61; G3 RV only: A01-03, A21, A23, A36; B48, B75, B88 RV w Tent pad: A17, A20, A25, A28, A57; B93 Van/Compact camper w Tent: A11; B20,B34-35, B58 (**These sites do not accomodate RVs**)
- Caution: BEAR HABITAT!!! Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food, coolers (including YETI and other coolers with bear resistant claims), and equipment used to prepare and store food MUST be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items (candles, soap, etc.) as well as all water containers, MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines.
- Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
- Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires. The use of chainsaws is not permitted in the park. There is not a firewood vendor at the campground. Please check the label of firewood purchased off site.
- Reservations are required to occupy a campsite. You must make your own reservation prior to arrival. Reservations can be made the day of arrival. Staff may not be availbale on site to assist with reservations. Reservations are SITE SPECIFIC. You may only occupy the sire that you have a reservation for.
- You must check-in with the campground office staff upon arrival to complete your reservation. If you arrive after the office is closed for the day then you must check-in with the campground staff the following day by noon. Failure to check-in with the office staff by noon following the day of your arrival will be considered a no show. This may result in a forfeit of your reservation.
- Generator use is restricted to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Generators may not be left running unattended.
- A maximum of six people may occupy a campsite. The park stay-limit is 14 consecutive days. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded.
- Pets are permitted but cannot be left unattended. All pets must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails. You must clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in dumpsters.
- Most tent pads measure 16 x 16 and will accommodate one large or two small tents. Tents must be pitched on the pad. Hammocks are permitted but must be hung in the footprint of the reserved campsite. Hammocks must be tied to trees over 10 inches in diameter and no more than 2 hammocks can be suspended from the same tree.
- A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park.
- Tennessee state law requires bicycle helmets for riders under 16 years of age. Skateboards, scooters, and roller blades are prohibited in the campground.
- For additional park information visit www.nps.gov/grsm
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