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
Kathleen P
VerifiedApril 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A59, Loop: A-Loop
Cosby is a beautiful, welcome-maintained campground. Camping in April, we didn't realize the full season had not started. When we arrived after 6:00pm and read that if we didn't register by noon the next day our site may be given away, it caused some anxiety when the office did not open the next day. A sign somewhere about that would be good. We really liked the outside sink at the bathrooms, but we could not have a campfire at our site A59, because the neighbors' tent pad was was 2 feet away. The path along the creek from the picnic area is a gem. Thank you.
Timothy D
VerifiedApril 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: A-Loop
The camp site was very nice. Unfortunately, the weather and our neighbors were much less nice. High winds and the college kids in the site next to ours seemed to think that yelling was the only appropriate way to communicate with someone less than 10 feet in front of them. We used our time to scout around and found a site that was a little more private. We’ll definitely be back.
Lauren F
VerifiedApril 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: A-Loop
For visiting during the off-season in April I wasn’t expecting it to be so popular. Most people were quiet but there isn’t much privacy between sites. Only a handful of RV sites in loop A so hope you don’t get next to the generator happy RV campers like we did. Bathrooms are nice and cleaned daily. Showers, ice, and wood can be found at a little store up the road.
Kathleen P
VerifiedApril 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A59, Loop: A-Loop
Cosby is a beautiful, welcome-maintained campground. Camping in April, we didn't realize the full season had not started. When we arrived after 6:00pm and read that if we didn't register by noon the next day our site may be given away, it caused some anxiety when the office did not open the next day. A sign somewhere about that would be good. We really liked the outside sink at the bathrooms, but we could not have a campfire at our site A59, because the neighbors' tent pad was was 2 feet away. The path along the creek from the picnic area is a gem. Thank you.
Katie S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: B-Loop
Our stay at Cosby was superb, and we will be coming back for sure! Easy to navigate, clean, quiet, and uncrowned. We enjoying cooking over the campfire and checking out the nature trail.
My only complaint is there was nobody to complete the check in process with. My impression from recreation.gov was that we would need to check in, go over camp rules, and bear proofing information. When we arrived we realized what looked like the park ranger cabin was empty. We drove around a couple laps to make sure we didn’t miss them as we didn’t want to break any check in rules. Some other campers told us nobody was really manning the station and they were pretty sure it was fine to just set up- so we did. If the website listed dates they would have people on site it would be an easy misunderstanding to fix.
Katie S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: B-Loop
Our stay at Cosby was superb, and we will be coming back for sure! Easy to navigate, clean, quiet, and uncrowned. We enjoying cooking over the campfire and checking out the nature trail.
My only complaint is there was nobody to complete the check in process with. My impression from recreation.gov was that we would need to check in, go over camp rules, and bear proofing information. When we arrived we realized what looked like the park ranger cabin was empty. We drove around a couple laps to make sure we didn’t miss them as we didn’t want to break any check in rules. Some other campers told us nobody was really manning the station and they were pretty sure it was fine to just set up- so we did. If the website listed dates they would have people on site it would be an easy misunderstanding to fix.
David A
VerifiedNovember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: A-Loop
Nice location in a quieter section of the park. Sites are older and quite tight. Roads through campground can be almost impossible to navigate with an RV, especially in the morning when other campers' vehicles extend out into the roadway.
David A
VerifiedNovember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: A-Loop
Nice location in a quieter section of the park. Sites are older and quite tight. Roads through campground can be almost impossible to navigate with an RV, especially in the morning when other campers' vehicles extend out into the roadway.
Lee B
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: B-Loop
A group of us camped at Cosby every October for 25 years. First time back in 10 yrs. Amazing. It rained everyday but we
still had a wonderful time. I lost my black
down coat there. Might have fallen out of m truck. How can I check to see if someone turned it in?
Lee B
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: B-Loop
A group of us camped at Cosby every October for 25 years. First time back in 10 yrs. Amazing. It rained everyday but we
still had a wonderful time. I lost my black
down coat there. Might have fallen out of m truck. How can I check to see if someone turned it in?
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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