Campground · Tennessee · 157 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access

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!
Cosby Campground provides campers with a secluded environment for traditional camping. Cosby is mostly a tent campground, with plenty of shade and tent pads at each site, along with fire rings, grills and tables, perfect for family meals and late night s'mores. The site offers modern amenities like flush toilets and drinking water. Some RV sites are available and there is a dump station at the campground.
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!
ADA sites: A57, A61
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
To ensure a site, reserve online (same-day reservation available). To make reservations by phone call 877-444-6777
RESERVATION ONLY- NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A02 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A03 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A04 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A05 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A06 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A07 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A08 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A09 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A10 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A11 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A12 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A13 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A14 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A15 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A16 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A17 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A18 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A19 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A20 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A21 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A22 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A23 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A24 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A25 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A26 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A27 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A28 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A29 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A30 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A31 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A32 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A33 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A34 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A35 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A36 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A37 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A38 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A39 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A40 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A41 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A42 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A43 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A44 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A45 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A46 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A47 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A48 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A49 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A50 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A51 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A52 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A53 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A54 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A55 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A56 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A57 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Moderate | 25 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A58 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A59 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A60 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A61 | A-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A62 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A63 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A64 | A-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B01 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B02 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B03 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B04 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B05 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B06 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B07 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B08 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B09 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B10 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B11 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B12 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B13 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B14 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B15 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B16 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B17 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B18 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B19 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B20 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Parallel | — | — | 22 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B21 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B22 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B23 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B24 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B25 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B26 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B27 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B28 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B29 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B30 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B31 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B32 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B33 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B34 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Parallel | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B35 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B36 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B37 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B38 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B39 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B40 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B41 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B42 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B43 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B44 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B45 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B46 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B47 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B48 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B49 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B50 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B51 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B52 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B53 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B54 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B55 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B56 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B57 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B58 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Parallel | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B59 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B60 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B61 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B62 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B63 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B64 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B65 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B66 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B67 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B68 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B69 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B70 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B71 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B72 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B73 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B74 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B75 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B76 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B77 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B78 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B79 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B80 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B81 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B82 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B83 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B84 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B85 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B86 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B87 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B88 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B89 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B90 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B91 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B92 | B-Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B93 | B-Loop | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | Moderate | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 miles south of the junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Campground is another 2 miles.
35.75454, -83.20925 · 35°45'16.4"N 83°12'33.3"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 51 |
| Low °F | 29 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.


Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
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