Jerry D
September 29, 2021
It was fairly clean and easy to access. Disabled will experience some challenges
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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.
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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 25
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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20 reviews
Summary
Cosby Picnic Pavilion is an excellent venue for large family gatherings and events. Many visitors enjoyed their outings there. Overall, it's a great choice for hosting memorable occasions.
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Jerry D
September 29, 2021
It was fairly clean and easy to access. Disabled will experience some challenges
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Rebecca J
June 25, 2022
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.
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Rebecca J
June 25, 2022
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.
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Jed D
April 29, 2023
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
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Jed D
April 29, 2023
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
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Bryant R
July 10, 2023
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
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Bryant R
July 10, 2023
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
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Phyliss s
July 4, 2026
The pavilion is an excellent place to plan a large event.
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Lynn D
July 4, 2026
It was a great outing with family.
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Location & Directions for Cosby Picnic Pavilion
127 Cosby Park Road, Cosby, TN 37722 United States
Elevation: 572 ft
Getting There
Seasonal phone is 423-487-2683
From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 mi from junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Group camp is another 2.2 mi.
Highway access
The Cosby Picnic Pavilion is accessible via TN 32, which connects to US 321 approximately 1.5 miles to the north.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cosby Entrance
Approximate drive: 1.3 mi · 2 min
Near Yosemite National Park
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 19.1 mi · 33 min
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 779
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
Approx. 39 mi away (straight-line distance)
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