Great Smoky Mountains National ParkA21
Campsite #A21 at Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #A21
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 25 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | weak |
5/29
6/1
Campsite #A21 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (9)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 44% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 11% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RoyB6492035 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #A21
Disappointed in the campsites. Not much privacy and really cater to RVs and not campers. Difficult fot older campers with limited abilities to maneuver from card to camp site(tent) without use of stairs or ramp and street parking only. We needed a site with level ground and were told we could not use an RV site although a few others with disabilities were doing the same type of camping ad us, finally had to show the host the others who were camping as we wished to and at last he allowed us our site since we have disabilities also. The camp host was very un accommodating and would not allow us to purchase our Golden age pass or discount our site. He sent us to park headquarters and they told us all camp grounds sold the seniors pass. Waste of our day, discount and time! There were very few people in Cosby at the time we were there. Just a grumpy, non helpful camp host at the registration gate. We loved Cosby but are disappointed in the lack of privacy between campsites!
@KirkH9636555 · Camped on Oct 11, 2023 at Campsite #A21
Very quiet, secluded and nice campground. Prepare for zero cell (Verizon) and no distractions. We had site a21 with our small camper 18 feet long and were a bit tight length wise. Not for larger RVs. Boondocking was fine. Our site was at trailhead for Henswallow Falls trail. Bathroom was close and very clean. Nice experience.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #A21
We have camped here numerous times. Love the space between sites.
@GailS679 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #A21
The camp hosts were VERY welcoming and so nice (Pat and Richard)....however we found you "park rangers very cold, border line rude and could of cared less that we were there! We would of selected a better campsite as we were right at the start of a trail, thus not much privacey. We probably would go back to Elkmond in the Smokes next time. We have been in the National Forest campground three times, our first at Cosby.
@RichardZ186 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #A21
Very peaceful and enjoyed the site design
@NoelF650 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #A21
This campground was awesome. The site we stayed at had a stream right next to it, so we had the most amazing ambient noise to sleep to. Even on Labor Day weekend, Friday & Saturday night the neighbors kept it down by no later than 11pm which I really appreciated since I don’t stay up too late especially since it was a holiday weekend too. The campsites are definitely a bit on top of each other & not very private, but overall we definitely enjoyed our stay for sure!
@EleanorG387 · Camped on Aug 25, 2021 at Campsite #A21
Beautiful Quiet Great hiking
@ZachW879 · Camped on May 17, 2021 at Campsite #A21
Perfect weather, friendly hosts, good facilities. This is a nice and quiet campground which was exactly what we wanted.
@PeggyG473 · Camped on Apr 13, 2021 at Campsite #A21
Cosby was a beautiful, peaceful and pretty quiet campground. Not as crowded as some of the other Great Smoky Mountain campgrounds. Our only criticism is we'd like some better descriptions of the hiking trails. Maybe a difficulty rating? Otherwise great experience!
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