Great Smoky Mountains National Park$30
Cosby
Total sites: 157
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 29
Available this Weekend: 29
Booking Window: 6 months
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Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cosby Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (57 min south of Morristown, TN) with an elevation of 2,459 feet. There are a total of 157 campsites including 133 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 24 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (456)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@RenataKFF75B92 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #A2
We loved the experience. Great place, quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Great staff. I hope I can go back to spend more days soon!
@ChazP6C35D2CAB · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #A20
Before arriving at Cosby, I had just spent a couple of nights at Elkmont, the campground that carries all my childhood nostalgia. I love Elkmont, but its also the most crowded spot in the Smokies, so I was ready for something quieter.Cosby was exactly that. The campground is tucked into a more peaceful corner of the parkclean, beautifully kept, and far less congested than Elkmont. With my Jeep Gladiator overlanding rig, I could just pull in and pop up my rooftop tent with ease. The sites were spacious, manicured, and from my experience, completely tranquil.The real highlight is its access to Mount Cammerer. At the ranger station in Elkmont, I was told this hike was a must, and after some research I found the trailhead starts right at Cosby Campground. The route up Low Gap Trail to Mount Cammerer is no small taskabout 12 miles round tripbut the fire tower at the summit rewards you with some of the most breathtaking views in the Smokies.Cosby may not carry the personal memories that Elkmont does for me, but it offers something I treasure just as muchsolitude, beauty, and direct access to one of the parks greatest hikes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to escape the crowds and experience the Smokies in a more serene way.
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #A55
Beautiful place. Towering trees. Was very quiet the three days I was there. The campsites are either up or down from the parking spots so you need to be reasonably mobile to enjoy your stay. Plenty of water but not hot. No cell connection.
@Chellappa61CEA · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #A49
Excellent place serene atmosphere and good hiking trails nearby. neatly maintained restrooms. Mostly was silent except few chatters late night.
@GeraldC7081311 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #A59
This was the first time I RV camped on A Loop. (A-59) Poor campsite. Could not extend awning because of a tree. Pavement drop-off and severe ground sloping away made it a long first step to enter camper. My seemingly fit neighbor in the adjacent handicapped spot, 61, opted to run his generator from about 8 to 10 in the mornings and 5 to 8 every evening and he pointed the exhaust my direction. Perhaps you could add to the the rules: "Respect you neighbor, keep generator usage to a minimum". Please strive to open B Loop next year. I have used B-88 and B-93 many times and really enjoy either one. Bath room was clean and well kept.
@AmandaP3442502 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #A26
Had a wonderful overall experience at Cosby Campground, due to the campsite hosts Mark and Cathy. Recreation.gov created an absolute bureaucratic NIGHTMARE for us when we needed to change our campsite upon arrival, but Mark helped us proactively navigate the situation with empathy and genuine good-heartedness. Because of his efforts, we were ultimately able to switch sites and had a fabulous time in our new location. It was awesome to chat with him and Cathy during the process; it's evident that they both take their roles as campsite hosts and National Park volunteers very seriously. They will be moving on from Cosby to another location soon, and campers at this site will feel their loss! They were the best of the best.
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #A48
This place is so amazing we came back to stay a few more nights before we headed to our next destination. The wildlife here lots of turkeys and fireflies are amazing. The camp host was amazing. Its nestled away from crowds and seems well run.
@LaurenM8658949 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #A64
Very quiet, and the turkey visitor in the morning was super cute. The bathrooms were very nice and clean.
@BlaineN5FE7785 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #A31
Great quiet campground in the Smokies. Very clean restrooms and awesome campground hosts to help if needed. Our trip was a bit wet so prepare yourself for rain. But hey, its the Smokies! B loop wasnt yet open but the work is underway to remedy that situation.
@MaryS3622227 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #A1
Clean quiet and great camp hosts
@FabrizioD606B0 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #A14
Beautiful campground with nice roomy sites located in the forest. Wonderful nature trail with numerous crossings of creeks and small waterfalls.
@ANDREWL5237889 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #A63
The campsite was excellent. The camp host was a great guy who was friendly and knowledgeable. Not our first time staying at Cosby and certainly will not be our last.
@FernandoR8F637 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #A14
A mi eWife loved the place, beautiful location and the most beautiful thing are the birds that sing in the morningA mi esposa le encanto el lugar, bonita ubicacion y lo mas hermoso son los pajaritos q cantan en la maana
@PatODD6C328491 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #A17
There was a road delay. That was a bit long. But a pretty rustic location once we arrived. We had a site near the restroom. Which was nice.
@RobertJ5338880 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #A2
Nice, small park. The camp host was awesome and recommended seeing the fireflies, which was amazing. The park was quiet and well maintained. Our RV spot was small (class B). I doubt you could fit a larger camper there. I would definitely go there again!
@KathrynD648455 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #A1
Overall it was a great campground...They had bathroom and showers plus a nice pad for tent campers...The trails at the park were wonderful and took up most of my day....
@DavidO4885909 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #A59
Only problem was there was road and parking lot paving going on. There was a lot of noise and delays coming in and going out
@KarsonTF5FA394 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #A62
Quiet hours were not enforced
@elizabeth81258 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #A36
Well kept, friendly hosts.
@JohnV5540894 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #A59
Fall leaf colors were beautiful, really something, even right in the campground-- we must have been there on the peak days. We've stayed at Cosby many times, it is a favorite and in our closest national park.
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #A20
Awesome spot. Please be aware that it has quite a bit of inclination from rear to front-will be difficult to make travel trailer level unless you are prepared to lower the front end to about 12 inches off the ground. This assumes your in a trailer of about 25ft in length.
@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #A3
Plenty of hiking trails and peace and quiet. Beautiful campground with large untouched trees. Bathrooms were awesome. Cosby is off the beaten path. Very secluded and just a beautiful area. The camp host and staff was awesome!
@TiffanyWEA2F59 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #B72
had a great time!
@THOMASF4323684 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #A19
Cosby is a large remote campground. There were some RV's but mostly tenters. No generators that I heard. Limited local services; expensive firewood; no cell service for 3 miles. That said, the tulip trees are spectacular. This older CG is full of them. Site A-19 is one of the better ones in the entire CG. Most of the sites are close together with little privacy. This one has 2 sides private. There is a cutoff trail that goes thru the site. So expect the occasional rude person strutting through the middle. There is a small family cemetery 100ft beyond the site. So, don't go here on Halloween. :-)
@BuseC3FF23FDC1 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #B16
It is an amazing place for camping. We love it
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