Cosby Campground
Cosby Campground is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.75454, -83.20925
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 423-487-2683
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Cosby Campground
Overview Back country camping in a developed front country campground. Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer. This campground is usually quieter and without the hustle and bustle of the busier campgrounds. All campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and several trees. Tent pads are 16ft x 16ft. RV sites are less common and reservations are recommended on busy weekends. Some RV sites also include a tent pad. View map and site descriptions to find the perfect site or companion sites for you and your family! • All sites in Cosby Campground are available by RESERVATION ONLY • NO CASH ACCEPTED AT CAMPGROUND OFFICE • ADA sites: A57, A61; G3 • RV only: A01-03, A21, A23, A36; B48, B75, B88 • RV w Tent pad: A17, A20, A25, A28, A57; B93 • Van/Compact camper w Tent: A11; B20,B34-35, B58 (**These sites do not accomodate RVs) • • To ensure a site, reserve online (same-day reservation available). To make reservations by phone call 877-444-6777 Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from Cosby Campground, including the Appalachian Trail, just three miles away via the Lower Gap Trail. Hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies:
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Edisto Gas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 12 designated routes (36 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Cosby Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Cosby Group Camp | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Group Campsites | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cosby Picnic Pavilion | National park campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gilliland Creek #35 | Free campsite | 2.0 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.