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Cosby Picnic Pavilion

Hold your family reunion here
Charcoal Only
Stairs leading down to the pavilion
Sheltered tables
Handicap Accessible

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Cosby Picnic Pavilion

Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Picnic pavilion is along Cosby creek. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible. Just across the parking area is an accessible restroom. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Reviews (18)

Review Summary

4.4
18 reviews
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Bryant R

July 10, 2023

1

We had a reservation 7-9 and arrived and set up our picnic for our yearly family reunion then was told the pavilion was closed due to copperheads seen earlier in the week on the steps down to the pavilion. We were not warned about snakes nor were we told the pavilion was closed. We should have been told before we came there. The snakes should have been taken care of immediately before any person was put in danger. We should get our $25 refunded

Bryant R

July 10, 2023

1

We had a reservation 7-9 and arrived and set up our picnic for our yearly family reunion then was told the pavilion was closed due to copperheads seen earlier in the week on the steps down to the pavilion. We were not warned about snakes nor were we told the pavilion was closed. We should have been told before we came there. The snakes should have been taken care of immediately before any person was put in danger. We should get our $25 refunded

Jed D

April 29, 2023

5

It was really cold but all and all the pavilion was so nice and the bathrooms were very clean everyone that came was so pleased with the Cosby Campground Pavilion will always be using it from now on

Jed D

April 29, 2023

5

It was really cold but all and all the pavilion was so nice and the bathrooms were very clean everyone that came was so pleased with the Cosby Campground Pavilion will always be using it from now on

Rebecca J

June 25, 2022

5

Only complaint is that the people that reserved the pavilion before us, left chicken bones thrown in the shrubs. We were having my having my mother's memorial there and we did bring dogs. One dog unfortunately got a chicken bone. He is OK but we all know how bad chicken bones can be, too all animals, not only dogs.

Rebecca J

June 25, 2022

5

Only complaint is that the people that reserved the pavilion before us, left chicken bones thrown in the shrubs. We were having my having my mother's memorial there and we did bring dogs. One dog unfortunately got a chicken bone. He is OK but we all know how bad chicken bones can be, too all animals, not only dogs.

Jerry D

September 29, 2021

5

It was fairly clean and easy to access. Disabled will experience some challenges

Jerry D

September 29, 2021

5

It was fairly clean and easy to access. Disabled will experience some challenges

Johnny H

August 19, 2021

5

There was a water main break and the outdoor spigot was not available, but other the park gave ample warning with email as soon as it happened. The pavilion was clean and close to bear dumpsters, and the tables were easy to access. We also used the grills that are there. They worked wonderfully and we are very thankful to have this space every year for our annual celebration.

Johnny H

August 19, 2021

5

There was a water main break and the outdoor spigot was not available, but other the park gave ample warning with email as soon as it happened. The pavilion was clean and close to bear dumpsters, and the tables were easy to access. We also used the grills that are there. They worked wonderfully and we are very thankful to have this space every year for our annual celebration.

Location Cosby Picnic Pavilion

Address:
127 Cosby Park Road
Cosby, TN, 37722
United States

Highway access

The Cosby Picnic Pavilion is accessible via TN 32, which connects to US 321 approximately 1.5 miles to the north.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7714 / -83.2072

Elevation: 572 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 33 min

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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