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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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- River Access
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- 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
Moriah R
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: B89, Loop: B-Loop
We really enjoyed our stay at Cosby. During our trip, we stayed at Smokemont and Cosby. Overall, we liked Cosby due to the lack or respect/privacy we saw at Smokemont. Cosby was great because the sites were bigger, cheaper, and much more private. Like MUCH more private. We had trees for our hammocks, and even though we were right next to the bathrooms our site, and most of the other ones, were well covered with trees so we always felt that we had our privacy. The cons of Cosby are mainly the bathrooms--filled with spiders all the time and the floor was very wet--and the location. While we were there, we hiked Ramsey Cascades, went ziplining in Sevierville, and also drove on to Laurel Falls/Gatlinburg. Cosby is barely in the park--and every time you leave the campground you will drive through the town of Cosby, which is nice because you will have service but also not nice because it kind of takes away from the National Park feel. Also, for those looking to stay close the the campground, Cosby is not for you because everything in the park (except for Ramsey) is a DRIVE. Cades Cove was about 90 minutes away, and again that is not driving through the park. However, the prices, amount of people, and the sites were worth it to us--we LOVED our time at Cosby. Also, there is a great river area by the scenic lookout trail to play in right by the campsites, and we also biked down the entry road to play in the river down there but I do not recommend that because it was super tough to bike back to the campground LOL! I also don't recommend hiking the scenic look out trail (very disappointing, could barely see anything) but we did see a timber rattler on the way so keep your eyes out!! :)
Courtney Q
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: B65, Loop: B-Loop
We were nervous coming to camp as the weather was predicted to be in the 90's the entire week with feels like temperatures reaching 110. Thankfully the campground is very well shaded and although it was still hot it was much more reasonable than we initially worried it might be. The facilities at Cosby campground were well maintained, with clean bathrooms in very convenient locations. There were plenty of hiking trails with trailheads right at the campground with was fantastic. We loved Hen Wallow Falls! We hiked there and ate lunch at the base of the falls which we had all to ourselves for a good chunk of time. I haven't stayed at other campsites in the Smokies, however we chose Cosby because online searches said it was peaceful and further away from some of the more popular and touristy areas of the park. It did not disappoint! After driving through Pigeon Forge we were very happy to be a bit further away and really enjoy some peace and quiet in nature as that was the experience we were looking for in our trip. Loved it! Would definitely come back again for another camping trip!
Jennifer K
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: A-Loop
Loved it! We spent 5 nights and it was amazing.
Moriah R
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: B89, Loop: B-Loop
We really enjoyed our stay at Cosby. During our trip, we stayed at Smokemont and Cosby. Overall, we liked Cosby due to the lack or respect/privacy we saw at Smokemont. Cosby was great because the sites were bigger, cheaper, and much more private. Like MUCH more private. We had trees for our hammocks, and even though we were right next to the bathrooms our site, and most of the other ones, were well covered with trees so we always felt that we had our privacy. The cons of Cosby are mainly the bathrooms--filled with spiders all the time and the floor was very wet--and the location. While we were there, we hiked Ramsey Cascades, went ziplining in Sevierville, and also drove on to Laurel Falls/Gatlinburg. Cosby is barely in the park--and every time you leave the campground you will drive through the town of Cosby, which is nice because you will have service but also not nice because it kind of takes away from the National Park feel. Also, for those looking to stay close the the campground, Cosby is not for you because everything in the park (except for Ramsey) is a DRIVE. Cades Cove was about 90 minutes away, and again that is not driving through the park. However, the prices, amount of people, and the sites were worth it to us--we LOVED our time at Cosby. Also, there is a great river area by the scenic lookout trail to play in right by the campsites, and we also biked down the entry road to play in the river down there but I do not recommend that because it was super tough to bike back to the campground LOL! I also don't recommend hiking the scenic look out trail (very disappointing, could barely see anything) but we did see a timber rattler on the way so keep your eyes out!! :)
Courtney Q
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: B65, Loop: B-Loop
We were nervous coming to camp as the weather was predicted to be in the 90's the entire week with feels like temperatures reaching 110. Thankfully the campground is very well shaded and although it was still hot it was much more reasonable than we initially worried it might be. The facilities at Cosby campground were well maintained, with clean bathrooms in very convenient locations. There were plenty of hiking trails with trailheads right at the campground with was fantastic. We loved Hen Wallow Falls! We hiked there and ate lunch at the base of the falls which we had all to ourselves for a good chunk of time. I haven't stayed at other campsites in the Smokies, however we chose Cosby because online searches said it was peaceful and further away from some of the more popular and touristy areas of the park. It did not disappoint! After driving through Pigeon Forge we were very happy to be a bit further away and really enjoy some peace and quiet in nature as that was the experience we were looking for in our trip. Loved it! Would definitely come back again for another camping trip!
Ryan B
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A59, Loop: A-Loop
Terrific!
Ryan B
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A59, Loop: A-Loop
Terrific!
Panyarat S
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B30, Loop: B-Loop
Very nice clean and specious campsite with beautiful stream and hiking trail.
Panyarat S
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B30, Loop: B-Loop
Very nice clean and specious campsite with beautiful stream and hiking trail.
William M
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: A-Loop
The campground is nice but needed mowing and/or weed eating. The staff was friendly and helpful and kept the bathrooms clean. Best of all there were pockets of synchronous fireflies!
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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