Photo: Kristina Plaas← Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camping
Cosby Campground
157 sites · $30 · Reservations · RVs to 25 ft
About Cosby
Cosby Campground is tucked in the mountains under a canopy of shade. With an elevation of 2,459 feet (750 m), Cosby provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Campsites for both tents and RVs, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers are available at the campground.
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Campsites
Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.
Conditions at camp
🌤️ Forecast
🔥 Wildfires nearby
No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅
🗓️ Typical weather
This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.
Rules
All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be sealed in a vehicle or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or as otherwise directed, at all times when not in use. Campfires are permitted only in fire rings. You may collect dead and downed wood in the park for campfires. Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency may be brought into the park. Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am. Generator use is prohibited 8 pm-8 am. Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time. You may have up to six people per campsite. No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with trailer are allowed per campsite. Please keep wheels, including trailer wheels and guest cars, on the pavement. Park only in designated spaces. All tents must be pitched on the pad, where provided.
Trails near camp
- 🥾 Snake Den Ridge Trail 5.1 mi
- 🥾 Cosby Nature Trail 0.6 mi
- 🥾 Gabes Mountain Trail 6.7 mi
- 🥾 Low Gap Trail Access 0.3 mi
- 🥾 Lower Mount Cammerer Trail 7.3 mi
- 🥾 Cosby Horse Trail 0.6 mi
- 🥾 Tritt Cemetery Access Trail 0.7 mi
- 🥾 Low Gap Trail 5.3 mi
- 🥾 Mount Cammerer Trail 0.6 mi
- 🥾 Swallow Fork Trail 3.9 mi
- 🥾 Camel Gap Trail 4.1 mi
- 🥾 Gunter Fork Trail 3.9 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.