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About Cosby Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (1255)
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Campground is praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, clean facilities, and helpful staff, making it a favorite for many campers. The campground offers well-marked trails and peaceful camping experiences, although some visitors noted the lack of phone signal and absence of showers. While certain loops are closed, campers appreciate the spacious sites and overall maintenance of the grounds, often returning for the serene atmosphere and hiking opportunities.
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Campground is praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, clean facilities, and helpful staff, making it a favorite for many campers. The campground offers well-marked trails and peaceful camping experiences, although some visitors noted the lack of phone signal and absence of showers. While certain loops are closed, campers appreciate the spacious sites and overall maintenance of the grounds, often returning for the serene atmosphere and hiking opportunities.
Review Summary
Patricia M
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A56, Loop: A-Loop
Great site! I found the campground to be a little out of the way in my opinion and would probably stay in Elkmont next trip.
Lloyd D
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: A-Loop
I always enjoy camping at Cosby. It is really the "quite" side of the Smokies. This campground is mostly geared to tent campers, very few sites for RVs.
One thing that was a bit frustrating; if you need water for your RV tanks there is not an easy way to do it. I use a large Jerry can to fill mine, but there are no water sources in the campground with enough clearance to use it. There is a potable water source at the dump station that I was able to use, but it did not have a diverter on it to switch the water to the output with the threads to connect a hose if you wanted to do that.
Section B was not open, and the people I talked to didn't hold our much hope that it would open this year.
New hosts came in from Florida the same day we arrived, very nice folks. Hope they have a great time there. I look forward to getting back again.
William C
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: A47, Loop: A-Loop
Friendly staff, clean restrooms, nice tent pads, excellent variety of hiking trails. The synchronous fireflies were amazing.
Berry m
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: A-Loop
I primarily went to just relax and unwind... it was a great stress release because I do enjoy the mountains and the green earth. The camp host and rangers and staff were all very helpful with any questions I had and information and regulations for the park.
There plenty of trails and beautiful streams and bridges plus a small water fall just a couple miles from the campgrounds.
I've been an annual visitor for many years and have never been disappointed.
ashray p
VerifiedJune 10, 2026 • Stayed at: A54, Loop: A-Loop
Great site and clean restroom. Also, the ranger was super kind and helpful.
Arindam R
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: A-Loop
Good camping spot with trails around. The toilet is very clean and well maintained. The space between campsites is decent but not huge. Sound of water from a nearby creek is soothing to the ears. There was no visible water body from our campsites though. We camped in A13 and A14.
James F
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: A-Loop
Thouroughly enjoyed our time at Cosby. Nice quiet campground. Hosts were helpful and friendly. RV sites were small, but adequate and restrooms were clean. We’ll be back.
Graham N
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: A-Loop
Cosby is a great campground. Clean ablutions, well maintained sites and right in the middle of the amazing Smoky’s. All sites are fairly private and well spaced.
All of the walks and trails were good but the walk to the falls was spectacular.
There are no shower facilities and that is the only thing I would change.
Charles B
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: A-Loop
The upper loops were closed, but the lower were also nice. Numerous trails in the area for hiking and we hit the timing just right (Memorial Day weekend) to see the beauty of the fireflies.
raymond b
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: A-Loop
Cosby is the most beatiful campground in the smokies. Some upgrades would be appreciated. Hand dryers in the bathrooms and better water fill stations for water cans. Why do they not sell firewood and ice at the campground?
Location & Directions for Cosby Campground
127 Cosby Park Road, Cosby, TN 37722 United States
Elevation: 700 ft
Getting There
From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 mi south of the junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Campground is another 2 mi.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Approximate driving time: 4 min
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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Population: 779
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
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