About Cosby Group Camp
Number of accommodations: 3
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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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
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.
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.
Kimberly W
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great group site and campground. Not crazy busy like other park campgrounds.
Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Thank you for the hand soap in the bathroom!!
Only frustrating part was having to walk our stuff up the hill from the car. Not bad but hard for elderly campers.
Thank you for all you do to provide an excellent outdoor experience!
Kimberly W
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great group site and campground. Not crazy busy like other park campgrounds.
Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Thank you for the hand soap in the bathroom!!
Only frustrating part was having to walk our stuff up the hill from the car. Not bad but hard for elderly campers.
Thank you for all you do to provide an excellent outdoor experience!
Kimberly W
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great group site and campground. Not crazy busy like other park campgrounds.
Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Thank you for the hand soap in the bathroom!!
Only frustrating part was having to walk our stuff up the hill from the car. Not bad but hard for elderly campers.
Thank you for all you do to provide an excellent outdoor experience!
Aimee H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Beautiful campground. Enjoyed our stay with our scout troop and look forward to returning someday!
In regards to our stay: Knew going in that there wouldn't be any shower-rooms, but wish there was, as that would have made it a definite 5-star. We ended up spending one of our days (while in Gatlinburg), at one of those indoor waterparks, so we could get showers in. Bathrooms however were nice, well kept & well placed throughout the campground. Guardhouse was only open the day we arrived (for our 4night stay), so that was a little concerning that the in-and-out of visitors wasn't being monitored (it was kind of a dead week though in terms of campers onsite). But due to such, quiet hours on Saturday night wasn't enforced & the group next to us was there for a family reunion and was very loud; until at least midnight (quiet hours is supposed to start at 10pm). No cell service in the camp, which we knew going in, so not a complaint... just making others that might be reading this aware. There was cell service as soon as we got to the entrance of the camp though, so it's not a full blackout in the area in general. Got our certified-Firewood from Cosby's Run just outside the campground. Lady was really nice, but would recommend getting it when you see them open, because their hours were sporadic. We purchases 4 bundles for around $32-35bucks, which lasted us 2 nights (almost 3). Also, if you are booking a "Group" site and pulling a trailer (like we were for our scout troop), the only "Group" site that had a parking pad physically attached to the campsite was the "Handicap Accessible" site. Given we didn't book that site, we had a lot of back and forth walking to the trailer to get our gear, food, etc... it wasn't horrible though, just a FYI that if you HAVE-TO-HAVE your trailer close to your site that your best (although not proper) option is to book the Handicap accessible site. But again, we managed just fine having our trailer within walking distance...
Aimee H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Beautiful campground. Enjoyed our stay with our scout troop and look forward to returning someday!
In regards to our stay: Knew going in that there wouldn't be any shower-rooms, but wish there was, as that would have made it a definite 5-star. We ended up spending one of our days (while in Gatlinburg), at one of those indoor waterparks, so we could get showers in. Bathrooms however were nice, well kept & well placed throughout the campground. Guardhouse was only open the day we arrived (for our 4night stay), so that was a little concerning that the in-and-out of visitors wasn't being monitored (it was kind of a dead week though in terms of campers onsite). But due to such, quiet hours on Saturday night wasn't enforced & the group next to us was there for a family reunion and was very loud; until at least midnight (quiet hours is supposed to start at 10pm). No cell service in the camp, which we knew going in, so not a complaint... just making others that might be reading this aware. There was cell service as soon as we got to the entrance of the camp though, so it's not a full blackout in the area in general. Got our certified-Firewood from Cosby's Run just outside the campground. Lady was really nice, but would recommend getting it when you see them open, because their hours were sporadic. We purchases 4 bundles for around $32-35bucks, which lasted us 2 nights (almost 3). Also, if you are booking a "Group" site and pulling a trailer (like we were for our scout troop), the only "Group" site that had a parking pad physically attached to the campsite was the "Handicap Accessible" site. Given we didn't book that site, we had a lot of back and forth walking to the trailer to get our gear, food, etc... it wasn't horrible though, just a FYI that if you HAVE-TO-HAVE your trailer close to your site that your best (although not proper) option is to book the Handicap accessible site. But again, we managed just fine having our trailer within walking distance...
Aimee H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GP02, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Beautiful campground. Enjoyed our stay with our scout troop and look forward to returning someday!
In regards to our stay: Knew going in that there wouldn't be any shower-rooms, but wish there was, as that would have made it a definite 5-star. We ended up spending one of our days (while in Gatlinburg), at one of those indoor waterparks, so we could get showers in. Bathrooms however were nice, well kept & well placed throughout the campground. Guardhouse was only open the day we arrived (for our 4night stay), so that was a little concerning that the in-and-out of visitors wasn't being monitored (it was kind of a dead week though in terms of campers onsite). But due to such, quiet hours on Saturday night wasn't enforced & the group next to us was there for a family reunion and was very loud; until at least midnight (quiet hours is supposed to start at 10pm). No cell service in the camp, which we knew going in, so not a complaint... just making others that might be reading this aware. There was cell service as soon as we got to the entrance of the camp though, so it's not a full blackout in the area in general. Got our certified-Firewood from Cosby's Run just outside the campground. Lady was really nice, but would recommend getting it when you see them open, because their hours were sporadic. We purchases 4 bundles for around $32-35bucks, which lasted us 2 nights (almost 3). Also, if you are booking a "Group" site and pulling a trailer (like we were for our scout troop), the only "Group" site that had a parking pad physically attached to the campsite was the "Handicap Accessible" site. Given we didn't book that site, we had a lot of back and forth walking to the trailer to get our gear, food, etc... it wasn't horrible though, just a FYI that if you HAVE-TO-HAVE your trailer close to your site that your best (although not proper) option is to book the Handicap accessible site. But again, we managed just fine having our trailer within walking distance...
Patrick M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great spot and beautiful
Patrick M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GP03, Loop: Group Sites 1-3
Great spot and beautiful
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
