Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Cosby, TN
Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Cosby, TN, offers an array of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking both adventure and tranquility. For RV campers, Cosby Campground provides convenient amenities such as electrical hookups and easy access to hiking trails, making it a popular choice for families and solo travelers alike. Tent campers can explore the lush surroundings of the Cosby Campground's designated tent sites, enveloped by towering trees and the soothing sounds of nearby mountain streams. For those looking for a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is available in the vast National Forest areas surrounding Cosby, allowing campers to find their own slice of wilderness amidst breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. The area's diverse geography features rolling hills, cascading streams, and picturesque vistas, perfect for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the freedom of dispersed camping, Cosby, TN, presents unique opportunities to immerse yourself in nature's splendor.
Harmon Den Horse Campground is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (59 min northwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,895 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. Max equipment length is 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Smokemont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (1 hr 17 min west of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,198 feet. There are a total of 142 campsites. The campground is open all year. 137 sites can accommodate RVs between 21 and 200 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Douglas Tailwater
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Total sites: 60
Booking Window: 6 months
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Douglas Tailwater Campground in Sevier County is located 37 min southwest of Morristown, TN with an elevation of 891 feet. There are a total of 60 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. 56 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 57 sites have electric and water hookups. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $23.00 to $33.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Elkmont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 17 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 2,150 feet. There are a total of 211 campsites including 51 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 160 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 54 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 3 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Deep Creek Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (2 hrs 20 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,800 feet. There are a total of 92 campsites including 56 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 36 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 28 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cades Cove Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 7 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,807 feet. There are a total of 161 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 130 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, general store, restroom, amphitheater, ice, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Lake Powhatan Glamping Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 19 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,250 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. Max equipment length is 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $100.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Lake Powhatan Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 21 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,252 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites including 25 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 45 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 17 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $88.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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