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  4. Cosby Group Camp

Camping at Cosby Group Camp

Public campground · Cosby · 3 campsites · 3 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

The campground is well placed for hikers and anglers: maintained trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park radiate outward from this part of the park, and the Appalachian Trail lies roughly three miles away via the Lower Gap route for those wanting a longer day out. Cold mountain streams around Cosby hold trout, and the nearby Pigeon River is a local center for whitewater rafting; wildlife viewing and cultural-history outings are other common pursuits in the park and visitors should be aware the park supports a large black bear population, so food storage and bear-aware practices are necessary.

5.0
on Recreation.gov · 16 reviews
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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets

    Dump station on site.

  • Public land
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Price
GP02
group tent only area nonelectric
––$50
GP01
group tent only area nonelectric
––$50
GP03
group tent only area nonelectric
––$50

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Accessible Sites
  • Amphitheater
  • Campfire Rings
  • Day Use Area
  • Dump Station
Check-in
1:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

127 Cosby Park Road
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Cosby Group Camp: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cosby Group Camp?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cosby Group Camp?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cosby Group Camp?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved site driveways; 1 hike-in site
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 127 Cosby Park Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“Rangers were helpful and very nice.”

Dany B · Sep 2025

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (16 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great campground! The Marine campground host was a bit rude, but we didn’t see him too often. Copper head spotted at the dishwashing sink on the first night. The location is beautiful and seems under utilized. Tons of great hammock spots at all the group sites. We loved it!”

EDWARD D 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“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.”

David G 5 · Jul 2024 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Moonshine Ridge Campground

3.2 mi from Cosby Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $64/night
$128 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Smoky Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground

3.3 mi from Cosby Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night

Roamstead

3.6 mi from Cosby Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $61/night
$122 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group tent only area nonelectric (group)

3 sites · $50/night

Loops: Group Sites 1-3 loop (3)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford 6 mi · 1.8 hr · from $52/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 17 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River 6 mi · 1.5 hr · from $46/person

Self-guided tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Cades Cove Places Tour · 1–4 hr · Stops: John Oliver Place, Primitive Baptist Church, Methodist Church, Cades Cove Overlook, Elijah Oliver Place, Cable Mill Historic Area +4 more

    Explore Cades Cove as you drive the 11-mile loop road. Along the way, discover historic homesteads, churches, an active grist mill, and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains.

  • Elkmont Historic District Tour · 1–3 hr · Stops: Old Town of Elkmont, The Train "Wye", CCC Stone Bridge, Daisy Town: The Birth of Tourism in the Smokies, Cabins and Daily Life, Why Preserve Daisy Town?

    Beginning in today's Elkmont Campground, this walking or driving tour will allow you to explore the rich history of the area that led to the birth of tourism within and the establishment of Great…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 97 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 130 mi from campground

    $175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino
    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 9 · 181 mi from campground

    $89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Cosby Group Camp

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
    Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

    6 mi · 1.8 hr · from $52/person

    White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River
    White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

    6 mi · 1.5 hr · from $46/person

    Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour
    Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

    6 mi · 1.3 hr · from $45/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

    17 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season May 28–Sep 6: per night
    • Peak season May 26–Sep 4: per night
    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

    17 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience
    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

    17 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

    17 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    The "Classic" National Park Tour
    The "Classic" National Park Tour

    17 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

    Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike
    Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike

    17 mi · 3 hr · from $95/person