About Cosby Group Camp
Number of accommodations: 3
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Cosby Group Camp.
Rates, Sites & Availability
3 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
3 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (49)
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Group Camp is a beautiful and peaceful campground with private sites and great trails, making it a favorite for many visitors. While there have been reports of copperhead snake sightings, this hasn't deterred guests, who emphasize the importance of safety awareness, especially for children. The friendly and accommodating rangers, along with enjoyable amenities like hammock spots and live bluegrass concerts, contribute to a positive camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cosby Group Camp is a beautiful and peaceful campground with private sites and great trails, making it a favorite for many visitors. While there have been reports of copperhead snake sightings, this hasn't deterred guests, who emphasize the importance of safety awareness, especially for children. The friendly and accommodating rangers, along with enjoyable amenities like hammock spots and live bluegrass concerts, contribute to a positive camping experience.
Review Summary
Dany B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
First time at this campground, beautiful place, group camp 1&3 are the more private ones #2 if all 3 sites are rented I assume can feel crowded. Someone else in the comments mentioned a copper head snake sighting at the dishwash sink, I was on the look out to begin with and we did find a copper head on the side walk towards the restroom from site #1. Not surprised since we are in wildlife territory but people should be on higher alert since we did encounter other smaller black snakes. This has been the place with more snake sightings for us. Not sure if it's the season, location or what but safety awareness is key especially if children are present. It's not a deal breaker for us and would definitely go back. Good trails and peaceful place. I would say one of my favorites. Rangers were helpful and very nice. We had a great time and no issues what so ever. Can't wait to go again...
Dany B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
First time at this campground, beautiful place, group camp 1&3 are the more private ones #2 if all 3 sites are rented I assume can feel crowded. Someone else in the comments mentioned a copper head snake sighting at the dishwash sink, I was on the look out to begin with and we did find a copper head on the side walk towards the restroom from site #1. Not surprised since we are in wildlife territory but people should be on higher alert since we did encounter other smaller black snakes. This has been the place with more snake sightings for us. Not sure if it's the season, location or what but safety awareness is key especially if children are present. It's not a deal breaker for us and would definitely go back. Good trails and peaceful place. I would say one of my favorites. Rangers were helpful and very nice. We had a great time and no issues what so ever. Can't wait to go again...
Dany B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
First time at this campground, beautiful place, group camp 1&3 are the more private ones #2 if all 3 sites are rented I assume can feel crowded. Someone else in the comments mentioned a copper head snake sighting at the dishwash sink, I was on the look out to begin with and we did find a copper head on the side walk towards the restroom from site #1. Not surprised since we are in wildlife territory but people should be on higher alert since we did encounter other smaller black snakes. This has been the place with more snake sightings for us. Not sure if it's the season, location or what but safety awareness is key especially if children are present. It's not a deal breaker for us and would definitely go back. Good trails and peaceful place. I would say one of my favorites. Rangers were helpful and very nice. We had a great time and no issues what so ever. Can't wait to go again...
EDWARD D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: GP01, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great campground! The Marine campground host was a bit rude, but we didn’t see him too often. Copper head spotted at the dishwashing sink on the first night. The location is beautiful and seems under utilized. Tons of great hammock spots at all the group sites. We loved it!
EDWARD D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: GP01, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great campground! The Marine campground host was a bit rude, but we didn’t see him too often. Copper head spotted at the dishwashing sink on the first night. The location is beautiful and seems under utilized. Tons of great hammock spots at all the group sites. We loved it!
EDWARD D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: GP01, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great campground! The Marine campground host was a bit rude, but we didn’t see him too often. Copper head spotted at the dishwashing sink on the first night. The location is beautiful and seems under utilized. Tons of great hammock spots at all the group sites. We loved it!
David G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
The rangers were very accommodating and friendly. The facility was beautiful, and we were even surprised by a Friday evening bluegrass concert at the amphitheater by a local bluegrass band.
David G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
The rangers were very accommodating and friendly. The facility was beautiful, and we were even surprised by a Friday evening bluegrass concert at the amphitheater by a local bluegrass band.
David G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
The rangers were very accommodating and friendly. The facility was beautiful, and we were even surprised by a Friday evening bluegrass concert at the amphitheater by a local bluegrass band.
Todd W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great group campsite. Took my scout troop and we rented group sites 2 and 3. Good space for my group of 20, but I'm glad we booked two sites and not just one, as we would have been very cramped on a single site given our number of tents. Sites 2 and 3 work better together, as 1 is slightly separated. Good mature trees to hang some hammocks, good access to bathrooms, water, and trash. A small creek runs near the campsite on the other side of the road offering fantastic background sound at night. There is some parking right at the site, and a small parking lot very close but closer to site 1. It was very quiet and not packed the weekend we camped. Each site has one or two picnic tables, one fire ring, one grill, plus the tent pads mentioned in the details section (appx 3 large per site). We were able to pitch 3 tents comfortably on some of the larger pads, and could have probably squeezed another one on if needed. Bathrooms have toilet paper but no soap and no showers. There may be showers elsewhere in camp, but we were only there to sleep and didn't go looking. No cell service with any of the carriers. Didn't know this until we arrived, but no need to check in, just go directly to the site.
Location Cosby Group Camp
Address:
127 Cosby Park Road
Cosby, TN, 37722
United States
From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 miles from junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Group camp is another 2.2 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7531 / -83.2067
Elevation: 705 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 34 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- For more information, call the park office or visit the website.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- A parking tag is needed for vehicles parked over 15 minutes in the park, except at designated campsites.
Safety & rules
- Be aware of bears in the area and follow safety practices.
- Generators are not allowed in group camps.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food and scented items securely to prevent bear interactions.
Fires & fuel
- Only certified heat-treated firewood is allowed in the park; dead wood can be collected for campfires.
- Heat-treated firewood can be purchased from local vendors and park concessioners.
- For more firewood regulations, visit the park website.
- Fires must only be made in designated fire rings.
Site capacity
- Reservations are mandatory for group camp usage.
- Group sites require at least 7 people and can accommodate 15 to 30. The stay limit is 14 days.
Utilities
- No showers or utility hookups are available in the park; some group sites are accessible.
Local regulations
- Fishing in the park requires a Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license; special regulations apply.
Pets
- Pets are allowed but must be leashed and cannot be left alone; no pets on trails.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: June 4, 2026