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Camping at Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday near Cosby

KOA campground · Cosby

A forested campground near hiking.

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Amenities & location

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 120 Max Length
  • Wi Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool 4 23 10 1
  • Propane
  • Firewood
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
  • Accessible Playground
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Ev Charging
Pets
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Listing Cosby, TN (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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  • Cabins and glamping in the Smoky Mountains
  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Moonshine Ridge Campground

0.4 mi from Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday (straight-line)
Sites from $64/night
$128 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night

Roamstead

0.5 mi from Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday (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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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Smoky Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground

1.6 mi from Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park alerts
  • Park Closure: Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed. Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed. Details ↗
  • Park Closure: Seasonal road closures Heintooga Ridge Road is closed for the season. Details ↗
  • Park Closure: Park Headquarters Road is closed Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.

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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 7 mi · 1.8 hr · from $52/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 15 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 7 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

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

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 · 100 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 · 133 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 · 184 mi from campground

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

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Things to do

Activities near Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday

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

7 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

7 mi · 1.5 hr · from $46/person

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

15 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

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2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

15 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

  • Down on the Farm · Nov 13 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

    Mountain Farm Museum, behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center

  • Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 03:00 PM–03:30 PM · Free

    Oconaluftee Visitor Center porch

  • Cades Cove Star Party · Nov 14 · 05:30 PM–07:30 PM · Free

    Cades Cove Orientation Shelter (before the entrance to Cades Cove Loop Road)

  • Smokies Service Days - Veterans Day Cemetery Cleanup · Nov 14 · 09:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

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

15 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

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

15 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

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

15 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island
The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

17 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

17 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Waterfall flows over rocks and pours into greenish colored pool with rocks and shrubs around it.
Photo: Bob Carr Photo
Hike to Abrams Falls

Walk 5 miles (8 km) roundtrip through rhododendron, hemlock, and pine-oak forest to a 25-foot (7.6-m) waterfall and scenic pool. Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to…

A bridge over a river surrounded by green trees. A road past the bridge in the distance.
Photo: NPS Photo
Hike the Gatlinburg Trail

Enjoy a riverside stroll approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip through a cove hardwood forest along one of the only dog- and bike-friendly trails in the park. This trail…

An Appalachian mountain view on a sunny day. Trees and other vegetation in the foreground.
Photo: Kenzie Connor Photo
Hike to Chimney Tops Overlook

Hike 3.5 miles (5.6 km) roundtrip on this popular but challenging trail to enjoy views of surrounding mountains and the Chimney Tops pinnacles. This trail is steep and rocky at…

Sweeping mountain views below a pink and purple sky. Hiker icon in corner.
Photo: Bob Carr Photo
Hike to Mount Le Conte on Bullhead Trail

One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. The strenuous hike is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) roundtrip. Near the beginning, visitors will see rocky…

A footlog bridge over a stream in the forest.
Photo: NPS
Hike Smokemont Nature Trail

Hike 0.62-mile (1 km) roundtrip on Smokemont Nature Trail which provides a peaceful escape and views of the surrounding peaks.

A small cascading waterfall on rocks in a stream.
Photo: Bob Carr
Hike Bradley Fork Trail

The Bradley Fork Trail offers a scenic and diverse outdoor experience, featuring picturesque creeks, seasonal wildflowers, fishing access, horseback riding opportunities, and…

Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

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