Campsite #A3 at Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A3

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Drive-In 6 people
25 ft Back-In
2 no signal
A3
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Campsite #A3 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25-foot driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@TheronS1A61DE8 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #A3
Another great weekend in Cosby Campground! I was there this past Labor Day Weekend. And although that was a terrible time to be in the park, since Newfound Gap Road was still closed, it is always a good time to camp in Cosby Campground. I have stayed in most of the park's campgrounds over the years, and Cosby has always been my favorite. It is a little more out of the way than some others, but it has nice campsites, well maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and has a number of trailheads. I've also discovered, out of necessity, that they almost always have some sites available, making them handy for us last minute planners.
@TheronSC917D4E · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #A3
Another great weekend in Cosby Campground! I was there this past Labor Day Weekend. And although that was a terrible time to be in the park, since Newfound Gap Road was still closed, it is always a good time to camp in Cosby Campground. I have stayed in most of the park's campgrounds over the years, and Cosby has always been my favorite. It is a little more out of the way than some others, but it has nice campsites, well maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and has a number of trailheads. I've also discovered, out of necessity, that they almost always have some sites available, making them handy for us last minute planners.
@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!
@TullyM6AEEE836 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #A3
Our site was the worst on our trip. It would have been nice to be able to move to a better site but no phone service and no staff.
@SarahR6066410 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful area!
@JosephG1100021 · Camped on Oct 25, 2023 at Campsite #A3
We love the National Park campgrounds. We like the wooded areas and the privacy in between sites. It was beautiful there. Only suggestion is for a dump station and potable water at the dump station only. For this many sites we believe you should provide that and it would be easy for you.
@JamesT8733204 · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #A3
Camp host was very helpful and welcoming. Campers were respectful. Sites were clean, private, and situated in great proximity to the nearby town (for various conveniences) and hiking. Saturday night all sites were booked, and it didnt feel cramped. HenWallow Falls is the hike we completed with 2 young children, 4&6. Its a 2.6 mile hike (both directions) mostly up to the destination, so 5+ miles round trip, and back is much easier. 5 hr trip time with kids. Take snacks, and prepare to take a lot of breaks. All tired at the end, but memories for life! Doable for sure!!!
@PatriciaM16546 · Camped on Oct 30, 2021 at Campsite #A3
nice basic campground
@PatriciaM122 · Camped on Oct 30, 2021 at Campsite #A3
nice basic campground
@VickiH132 · Camped on Oct 10, 2021 at Campsite #A3
We really enjoyed our campsite with the walk-up fire pit and picnic table area.
@VickiH6045796 · Camped on Oct 10, 2021 at Campsite #A3
We really enjoyed our campsite with the walk-up fire pit and picnic table area.

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