Campsite #A17 at Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A17

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Drive-In 6 people
25 ft Back-In
2 fair
A17
5/15
Campsite #A17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25-foot driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (15)

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@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.
@MelindaK3B267B · Camped on Oct 11, 2022 at Campsite #A17
Typical National Park CG. Sites are very close together & parking is tight. Bathrooms were fine. Our site had lots of fresh dog poop, as if the previous campers didn't clean up after their big dogs.
@JessicaB869322 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #A17
Beautiful campsite; well serviced toilets; easy access to bear-proof trash bins
@PhillipB572326 · Camped on May 5, 2022 at Campsite #A17
Love the campground but a way to dry your hands in the bathrooms would be nice. Keep people from using the toilet paper.
@CherylF5689303 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Probably my most favorite campground in the Smokies! In a quieter section of the GSM, even though lots of folks use the trails that begin in this area. Prefer Cosby to the hustle and bustle around the Gatlinburg entrance!
@CherylF225 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Probably my most favorite campground in the Smokies! In a quieter section of the GSM, even though lots of folks use the trails that begin in this area. Prefer Cosby to the hustle and bustle around the Gatlinburg entrance!
@CharlesH264 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Great Spot!
@CharlesH720196 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Great Spot!
@KATHERINEFB0DB · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Nice campground.
@KatherineD638 · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Nice campground.
@RobinH137 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #A17
My first visit to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and my first attempt at dry camping! My partner and I LOVED Cosby Campground. Camp sites were spacious, shady and clean. Located next to Cosby Creek the campground had an extremely relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Can't wait to visit again someday!
@RobinH9361387 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #A17
My first visit to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and my first attempt at dry camping! My partner and I LOVED Cosby Campground. Camp sites were spacious, shady and clean. Located next to Cosby Creek the campground had an extremely relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Can't wait to visit again someday!
@AlanD7186329 · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #A17
Beautiful campground, enjoyed the hiking trails and friendly park staff. Will come again ... thanks.
@DaveH8980161 · Camped on Oct 25, 2020 at Campsite #A17
Tried to add a day to trip - had to pay for current day, a second one for same day and the new day the latter at full price no discount for senior lifetime pass and theHe reservation person was rude and insulting. Even the ranger standing with me at the site apologized for the person on the phone. Unacceptable.
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Oct 2, 2019 at Campsite #A17
It was the first week of October 2019, it was beautiful.

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