About Cosby Campground
Number of accommodations: 155
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
River Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (598)
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
Jennifer B
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: A35, Loop: A-Loop
Excellent camping experience.
Mark S
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: A61, Loop: A-Loop
I enjoyed Cosby Campground very much, mainly because of all that is around it and less because of what the campground itself is. Cosby seems to be mostly geared toward tent campers with a few sites sprinkled in that can accommodate small trailers and van campers. The sites are packed in pretty close to one another which, in my mind, is the biggest flaw with Cosby. You are close enough to neighbors to hear everything they say, see everything they do, smell everything they cook, hear every bark, chuff and fart their dog makes, etc. We also had several people, full grown adults who should know better, just walk through the middle of our campsite. Not around the edges of the campsite, right through the middle of it within an arms reach of my wife and I. One woman came back again for a repeat performance within 5 minutes of us asking her not to walk through our campsite. Anyway ... Cosby is cramped, crowded and people nowadays are totally self-centered and disrespectful of others ... but once you get passed that, the trails and sights in Great Smoky Mountains NP outside of Cosby campground are as beautiful as people say and those alone make the trip worthwhile. Our campsite was a level gravel pad and the nearby toilet facilities had running water and flush toilets, but I do not think they were cleaned once during our 4-day stay. There is no Verizon or AT&T service within Cosby Campground, although you can find some pockets of coverage as you hike the trails.
Nancy G
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: B-Loop
This is my favorite campground anywhere. We've been coming for 30+ years!
Casey Z
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: B65, Loop: B-Loop
I love this campground so much, however, I do believe the campground has to be more enforcing of animals. We arrived to our site and there was dog poop from previous campers all over the lot. We always have to bring our own TO too, bathhouse is always out of soap and TP! With that being said, small price to pay for such a beautiful area.
Mayflor C
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B-Loop
Quite a walk to the restrooms.
Adrian P
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A38, Loop: A-Loop
Excellent!
Lacey T
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: B-Loop
We had a great time at Cosby Campground. This was our first time going to the Smoky Mountains, and we would definently return. When we first arrived, check in was a breeze. Just had to tell the ranger our name and what campsite we reserved (B26). We had to read the bear/ food safety agreement then we were set to go. When we got to our campsite, it was clean. The tent pads are kept up well, and the fire pit was cleaned out. The downside to these campsites are that the vast majority of them have some type of stairs either leading up or down to the campsite. Fortunately we came prepared with a standard tent to set up (we were hoping to use the rooftop tent, but the stairs did not allow). The campsite we stayed at was also in very close proximity to B25 and shared a staircase. These two sites would be great for a couple families or friends staying together. The bath house was close to the campsite and was very clean. There was also a sink to wash dishes right outside of the bathhouse. The website did say there was potable water at the campground, but we never saw the spigot for it (we brought our own 5 gallon container of water). The campground had multiple trails that you could hike on, with various difficulty levels. We were able to hike a new trail everyday we were there. We were about a 20-25 minute drive from Gatlinburg and one of the main entrances of the National Park. After driving through Gatlinburg, I was greatful we chose to stay at Cosby, away from the chaos that was in the town. We would highly recommend this campsite for anyone looking to stay away from crowds, traffic and enjoy the Smoky Mountains.
Julie K
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A48, Loop: A-Loop
Georgeous campground, albeit a little noises over Memorial Day weekend. Wonderful hiking trails that were right out of the campground. We stayed here as part of a cross country road trip and this place was without a doubt the most magical place we stayed. On a more practical note, bathrooms were clean and drinking water was readily available.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7545 / -83.2093
Elevation: 700 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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RESERVATION ONLY.
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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. |
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Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Quiet hours are in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generator use is restricted to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Generators may not be left running unattended. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park. |
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Tennessee state law requires bicycle helmets for riders under 16 years of age. Skateboards, scooters, and roller blades are prohibited in the campground. |
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For additional park information visit www.nps.gov/grsm |
