Nice and peaceful as this campground is very private. In a beautiful spot on the she of the smoky mountains. Bring extra water and bug spray!

Cosby was a great campground. Sites did not seem too close with all the trees around. B loop is better than A loop but requires a reservation for most sites. Most sites have steps up or down to the site along the backside of B loop.

Some campgrounds in gatlinburg feel a little too crowded, not Cosby. I loved this site plenty of room, nice and quiet;  the only negative was the bathroom were dark which made me a little nervous at night but I am a little paranoid. Other than the bathroom not having electricity it was a great experience. I will say we stayed there at the end of 2017 so they may have update the bathrooms since then.

Cosby Campground is amazing! Most sites are walk up, so you don’t need a reservation, and there are probably 100+ sites, so even during the busiest of times you can find a good site. Each site has plenty of space too, so you’re not on top of the site next to you. No showers, but several restrooms in the campground. The trailhead for Mt. Cammerer via Low Gap leaves from here also, and that was a great hike, the first 3+miles are rough and steep, but once you hit the AT it gets easier. Highly recommend Cosby Campground!!!

My hubby and I were in the Smokies last weekend to camp, hike and take in the changing fall colors - along with a few thousand other people. We were told that the only campground with an open spot for tent camping would be Cosby. Cosby was not close to any of the other attractions we wanted to see, but we went there nonetheless as we were ready to camp. We are so glad that we went to Cosby. It is quieter as it is not located in the more popular areas - and this made it the perfect spot for my husband and I as we are not too fond of crowds. We found quiet hiking trails nearby - compared with the rest of the Smokies that had very crowded hiking trails.

The campground staff was friendly, informative and helpful. The bathrooms were very clean and the campgrounds as well. We will definitely camp in Cosby again!

I was just passing through when I stayed at Cosby Campground and I wish I could have stayed for longer. The nature in the surrounding area is incredible and the other campers were very friendly. It's a fairly large campground with multiple loops, some reservable, some not, some for tent campers, some for RVs.

The hosts were very helpful in finding a good spot. The bathrooms have flush toilets and sinks but no showers and were kept in good condition. The sites are far enough a part that you don't feel crammed in. A lot of the tent sites had stairs/trails up or down a small so that the site itself was set off the road.

This is one of the first National Parks I've visited in a while that allows wood collection. You are not allowed to bring in your own campfire wood unless it was purchased locally and have been treated to appropriate standards. It was a little rainy and chilly in later October but the sites still were more or less filled by early evening.

great tent sites. clean and big bathrooms.

Cosby Campground is on a first-come, first serve basis with more than 100 sites available. Cosby campground has mostly tent camping sites with only a couple rv options. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, grill, and tent pad. The campground also has flush toilets and drinking water available

This national park is home to great hiking, backcountry fishing, and wildlife viewing. Be sure to check out all the historic cabins in the park.

The campground is really beautiful. well maintained facilities. the campground is pet friendly but the park is not. you can't take your dog on any trails except 2. Those are 45 minutes and 2 hours from the campground. The only downside to this location is it is 45 minutes to Gatlinburg.

The campground is really beautiful. well maintained facilities. the campground is pet friendly but the park is not. you can't take your dog on any trails except 2. Those are 45 minutes and 2 hours from the campground. The only downside to this location is it is 45 minutes to Gatlinburg.

Lovely area to camp and hike. Not as many people usually on this side of the park.

This location is a great choice for anyone who wants to visit GSMNP while avoiding some of the crowds. This campground rareIy fills up, allowing for the opportunity to pick your site when you get there. The campsites are well maintained as well as the bathrooms. Please note than none of the campgrounds within GSMNP have showers. The campground has sites for tent camping & RVs.

Within the campgrounds are several hiking trails for a variety of hiking abilities. The hike to Hen Wallows is nice with some rugged patches, but worth it in the end. On Fridays they have special Ranger programs. were lucky enough to learn about moon-shining from guys on the moonshiner TV show. It was very interesting!

Note that dogs are welcome in the campground but not on the majority of the trails.

This is a great car camping experience that still gives you the feel of being in the wilderness.

there are 100 sites and some can be reserved ahead of time. sites have tent pads, fire ring, picnic table and grill .

There's a great trail that follows a creek adjacent to the campgrounds. drinking water and flush toilets available. There are no showers on premise, but we jumped in that creek to clean and cool off after a day of hiking.

My husband and I had a great stay at Cosby Campground . I loved the nearby waterfall and babbling brook which we could hear from our tent at night when we went to go to sleep. The Great Smoky Mountains park had an honor system for the camp grounds so you could show up at anytime and just leave money in an envelope, which was really nice. The camp area was clean and well maintained. There were large restrooms that were clean as well. Firewood is available just outside the park in the tiny town of Cosby at the Fireworks store. Also check out the cool hippie store and a small local bar with carryout beer.

and well taken care of as well. Firewood is available just outside tge park in the ti

This was our first time camping so we don't have much to compare this campground to, but we enjoyed this area immensely! For the beginning of May it was mostly full of campers, yet it was still quiet and serene. Cosby has the reputation for being one of the lesser populated campgrounds in the park.

Pros: Spacious sites for a small group; fire pit & grate at each site; tree cover was great; bear proof dumpsters available; washing station for dirty dishes; bathrooms with running water; and there are two nature trails located within the campground.

I would definitely recommend choosing this campground since it is so quiet and well-kept. We didn't mind the drive to Gatlinburg (~30 minutes) or Newfound Gap (another ~15-20 minutes).

Great sites available without reservations. Trailheadss conveniently located inside the campground. Peaceful trails.

This is a typical big (but not gigantic) National Park campground but with slightly simpler amenities. Large, densely wooded and shady, lovely little babbling brook. The rangers have programs regularly. Lots of trails leave at the campground and also nearby. There’s a touristy town nearby with more attractions...try the rafting trips from any of the companies in town. Love the 1.5 mile hike to the lookout.

Yay: Very large campsites, great privacy, beautiful area, well cared for, lots of dishwashing stations. Local friends say that this campground is never full. When we were there in late August there were only 2-3 unoccupied spots, so it’s not a guarantee...but you can make reservations.

Nay: No showers.

Surprise: the AT is so close, love the Cammerer Fire Tower. Lovely old CCC log cabins. We saw bear tracks very close to the campground! Go through Ashville if you’re heading that way, amazing character in that town.

Was directed to Cosby by a NPS Ranger as an overlooked, beautiful campground. Arrived close to dark and had our pick of gorgeous, wooded sites- even on a weekend in July.

Cool spot. We saw bears on the trails and lots of turkeys walking thru he campground.

Lose the crowds and find great day hikes and a simple lovely campground with an Appalachian feel. The campground was very lush and green in summer with lots of trees perfect for hammocking. It is kind of open and there’s not too much privacy though. They have a few ranger talks a week but otherwise there’s not a lot to do...until you hit the trails. There are trails leaving from this campground that connect to the Appalachian Trail and lots of other of varying difficulty. No showers but it’s not far from the entrance and a little town where you can pick up what you need to. Take the rangers seriously about bears, we saw prints in the morning not 1/4 mile from our RV.

If you want secluded this is your campground! Nice and quiet, in the northern end of the park. Nice bathrooms with running water, but no showers. Standard picnic tables and fire rings. Get here early as this campground fills up , but it doesn't feel crowded. Great access to amazing hiking trails.

Theres plenty of places to camp around GSMNP, we backpacked up to Mount LeConte which was an exhausting 8 miles. Certainly make the trip out in the fall, but make sure you mind the rainy weather.

now I understand why they call it the smoky mountains

This is probally the best campground on the Tennessee side, it is the most secluded and quiet. It feels almost backcountry. Most sites are first come first serve but there are a few you can try to nab on line. Try mid week in the summer or spring and fall. Running water with flush toilets is a bonus.

Really quaint area with great history. I was really into hearing how this was the moonshine capital of the world at one point. The campgrounds are nice and close to some beautiful hiking.