Campsite #A48 at Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A48

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Walk-In 6 people
2 poor
A48
5/15
Campsite #A48 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@KarrieMEE69741 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #A48
Amazing campground!
@sonnypABECB463 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #A48
me and wifey loves camping at smoky mountain state parks . Cosby is one of the best for campers like us. beautiful nature, river/stream nearby that you can fish and take bath, good and clean restrooms
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@sonnypABECB463 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #A48
me and wifey loves camping at smoky mountain state parks . Cosby is one of the best for campers like us. beautiful nature, river/stream nearby that you can fish and take bath, good and clean restrooms
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@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.
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@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #A48
Honestly this campground is a diamond in the rough its tucked away from all the crowds yet near just about everything. The campground host was super informative and knowledgeable about the area. They made us feel at home with their hospitality and generosity. We saw many wild turkeys during our stay as well as fireflys. If crowds arent your thing but still want to explore and enjoy what nature has to offer then this campground is for you. Will definitely stay here again!
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@StephenD346210 · Camped on Oct 15, 2022 at Campsite #A48
Great place and really close to the park way and other cool places with in 30 min.
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@JohnE3306958 · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #A48
I've camped at Cosby many times and overall it has been fantastic. I love the location, access to hiking without having to fight through Gatlinburg traffic, and the campground is beautiful and serene.I would generally give it 5 stars but the last time I stayed there, it seemed there was no ranger presence at all. None when I was checking in, never saw one. It wasn't a problem the first night but the 2nd night was a Friday night and the place got really loud and people were parking all kinds of crazy, having way too many people in a campsite and making a lot of noise way past the quiet hours. I barely slept at all because of the nonstop disturbances. It is too bad. I'll still be back but I hope that isn't a trend.
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@RachelA895 · Camped on Aug 15, 2021 at Campsite #A48
Someone had to be rude and call the cops on my family for our special needs son who had a meltdown
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@DanielF711 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #A48
The campground itself is gorgeous! If you want to be away from things, it's a very quiet and peaceful area. It's much less crowded than Elkmont. However, if you want to be closer to Gatlinburg, then Cosby might not be the best choice. It's a good 30 minutes away. If you're looking to avoid crowds though, then Cosby would be perfect.

I would recommend not getting a spot too close to the bathrooms if you can help it. The doors slam shut (probably to keep insects out), and it can definitely wake you up early in the morning. Other than that though, my experience was great!
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@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #A48
The campground itself is gorgeous! If you want to be away from things, it's a very quiet and peaceful area. It's much less crowded than Elkmont. However, if you want to be closer to Gatlinburg, then Cosby might not be the best choice. It's a good 30 minutes away. If you're looking to avoid crowds though, then Cosby would be perfect.I would recommend not getting a spot too close to the bathrooms if you can help it. The doors slam shut (probably to keep insects out), and it can definitely wake you up early in the morning. Other than that though, my experience was great!
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@JulieK414 · Camped on May 30, 2021 at Campsite #A48
Georgeous campground, albeit a little noises over Memorial Day weekend. Wonderful hiking trails that were right out of the campground. We stayed here as part of a cross country road trip and this place was without a doubt the most magical place we stayed. On a more practical note, bathrooms were clean and drinking water was readily available.
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