Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGP02
Campsite #GP02 at Cosby Group Camp, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$50
Group Site #GP02
| Walk-In | 20 people |
| 5 | no signal |
5/30
6/1
Campsite #GP02 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (11)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 27% |
| 4 star | | 73% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #GP02
The rangers were very accommodating and friendly. The facility was beautiful, and we were even surprised by a Friday evening bluegrass concert at the amphitheater by a local bluegrass band.
@KimberlyW93778 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #GP02
Great group site and campground. Not crazy busy like other park campgrounds.
Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Thank you for the hand soap in the bathroom!!
Only frustrating part was having to walk our stuff up the hill from the car. Not bad but hard for elderly campers.
Thank you for all you do to provide an excellent outdoor experience!
Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Thank you for the hand soap in the bathroom!!
Only frustrating part was having to walk our stuff up the hill from the car. Not bad but hard for elderly campers.
Thank you for all you do to provide an excellent outdoor experience!
@AimeeH3816999 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #GP02
Beautiful campground. Enjoyed our stay with our scout troop and look forward to returning someday!
In regards to our stay: Knew going in that there wouldn't be any shower-rooms, but wish there was, as that would have made it a definite 5-star. We ended up spending one of our days (while in Gatlinburg), at one of those indoor waterparks, so we could get showers in. Bathrooms however were nice, well kept & well placed throughout the campground. Guardhouse was only open the day we arrived (for our 4night stay), so that was a little concerning that the in-and-out of visitors wasn't being monitored (it was kind of a dead week though in terms of campers onsite). But due to such, quiet hours on Saturday night wasn't enforced & the group next to us was there for a family reunion and was very loud; until at least midnight (quiet hours is supposed to start at 10pm). No cell service in the camp, which we knew going in, so not a complaint... just making others that might be reading this aware. There was cell service as soon as we got to the entrance of the camp though, so it's not a full blackout in the area in general. Got our certified-Firewood from Cosby's Run just outside the campground. Lady was really nice, but would recommend getting it when you see them open, because their hours were sporadic. We purchases 4 bundles for around $32-35bucks, which lasted us 2 nights (almost 3). Also, if you are booking a "Group" site and pulling a trailer (like we were for our scout troop), the only "Group" site that had a parking pad physically attached to the campsite was the "Handicap Accessible" site. Given we didn't book that site, we had a lot of back and forth walking to the trailer to get our gear, food, etc... it wasn't horrible though, just a FYI that if you HAVE-TO-HAVE your trailer close to your site that your best (although not proper) option is to book the Handicap accessible site. But again, we managed just fine having our trailer within walking distance...
In regards to our stay: Knew going in that there wouldn't be any shower-rooms, but wish there was, as that would have made it a definite 5-star. We ended up spending one of our days (while in Gatlinburg), at one of those indoor waterparks, so we could get showers in. Bathrooms however were nice, well kept & well placed throughout the campground. Guardhouse was only open the day we arrived (for our 4night stay), so that was a little concerning that the in-and-out of visitors wasn't being monitored (it was kind of a dead week though in terms of campers onsite). But due to such, quiet hours on Saturday night wasn't enforced & the group next to us was there for a family reunion and was very loud; until at least midnight (quiet hours is supposed to start at 10pm). No cell service in the camp, which we knew going in, so not a complaint... just making others that might be reading this aware. There was cell service as soon as we got to the entrance of the camp though, so it's not a full blackout in the area in general. Got our certified-Firewood from Cosby's Run just outside the campground. Lady was really nice, but would recommend getting it when you see them open, because their hours were sporadic. We purchases 4 bundles for around $32-35bucks, which lasted us 2 nights (almost 3). Also, if you are booking a "Group" site and pulling a trailer (like we were for our scout troop), the only "Group" site that had a parking pad physically attached to the campsite was the "Handicap Accessible" site. Given we didn't book that site, we had a lot of back and forth walking to the trailer to get our gear, food, etc... it wasn't horrible though, just a FYI that if you HAVE-TO-HAVE your trailer close to your site that your best (although not proper) option is to book the Handicap accessible site. But again, we managed just fine having our trailer within walking distance...
@YitzchakS89671 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #GP02
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@RyanM4917925 · Camped on May 23, 2022 at Campsite #GP02
Great campground. Well maintained, nice campsites, good proximity to an amazing hike (Hen Wallow Falls), and a great memory.
@BenjaminR60627 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Beautiful, more remote, more shaded, and cooler due to elevation compared to other campgrounds in the park. Someone was accidentally in my group site, that should have been in one next to it for 1 more day. So I had to reset up my camp next day again, so only minor complaint. But I carefully chose this campground out of others for a reason, and glad I did. Worth the extra driving to the most visited places.
@BenjaminR495 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Beautiful, more remote, more shaded, and cooler due to elevation compared to other campgrounds in the park. Someone was accidentally in my group site, that should have been in one next to it for 1 more day. So I had to reset up my camp next day again, so only minor complaint. But I carefully chose this campground out of others for a reason, and glad I did. Worth the extra driving to the most visited places.
@EvaD812 · Camped on May 24, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Cosby campsite was lovely - clean facilities, well kept campsite. Great location near AT, white water rafting, climbing, ziplining etc. The group sites had two large tent pads. I do not think it would be comfortable for a group of 20 at each of the three sites - they are not that large and share one restroom house (ladies room had three stalls) with other sites as well. It would be very crowded with that many people. Fortunately none of the three sites was full while we were there!
@EvaD8304502 · Camped on May 24, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Cosby campsite was lovely - clean facilities, well kept campsite. Great location near AT, white water rafting, climbing, ziplining etc. The group sites had two large tent pads. I do not think it would be comfortable for a group of 20 at each of the three sites - they are not that large and share one restroom house (ladies room had three stalls) with other sites as well. It would be very crowded with that many people. Fortunately none of the three sites was full while we were there!
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Our group campsite was clean. Booking was easy and check-in was easy. Trash bins were clean and easily accessible. Bathrooms were clean. The campsite was quiet and lots of trails around to hike. There was no cell phone reception which could be good or bad. Our family enjoyed having no cell phone reception for the weekend. Only downside was that the group campsites have no parking. We will visit again!
@DavidB652 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #GP02
Our group campsite was clean. Booking was easy and check-in was easy. Trash bins were clean and easily accessible. Bathrooms were clean. The campsite was quiet and lots of trails around to hike. There was no cell phone reception which could be good or bad. Our family enjoyed having no cell phone reception for the weekend. Only downside was that the group campsites have no parking. We will visit again!
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