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Cosby Group Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cosby, TN, TN

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Cosby Group Camp provides campers with a secluded environment for traditional tent camping.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cosby-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Tucked in the mountains beside Cosby Creek within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this group campground offers a peaceful, secluded environment with access to over 800 miles of maintained trails. Campers praise easy check-in, sweet staff, and basic amenities including flush toilets and drinking water.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, American Elk, Eastern Red Bat, Worm-eating Warbler, Ruffed Grouse, Blue-headed Vireo, and Canada Warbler documented in the area

Insider tips for Cosby Group Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites No cell service available—plan accordingly Bring your own shower supplies; bathrooms and dish-washing sink provided but no shower facilities

Skip Cosby Group Camp if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You visit outside May through October—seasonal closure. You require shower facilities on-site.

Best time to visit Cosby Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cosby — Great Smoky Mountains NP (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN), Cosby Picnic Pavilion (Cosby, TN), Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) (Gatlinburg, NC), Round Bottom Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cosby Group Camp

Cell signal at Cosby Group Camp (Cosby, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Cosby, TN, TN★ 4.6 (16 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Cosby Group Camp provides campers with a secluded environment for traditional tent camping.

    Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ADA sites1 sites
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Flush Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You visit outside May through October—seasonal closure✕ You require shower facilities on-site

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites

    No cell service available

    plan accordingly

    Bring your own shower supplies; bathrooms and dish-washing sink provided but no shower facilities

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Bobcat, American Elk, Eastern Red Bat, Worm-eating Warbler, Ruffed Grouse, Blue-headed Vireo, and Canada Warbler documented in the area

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    423-487-2683· Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Getting there →

    From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 miles from junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Group camp is another 2.2 miles.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Great Smoky Mountains National Park fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Great Smoky Mountains National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Cosby Group Camp cost per night?+
    Cosby Group Camp costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Cosby Group Camp open?+
    Cosby Group Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Cosby Group Camp have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Cosby Group Camp?+
    Cosby Group Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Cosby Group Camp?+
    Cosby Group Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Cosby Group Camp?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cosby Group Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Cosby Group Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
    Cosby Group Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $50 /night★ 4.6 (16)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
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    FAQ
    How much does Cosby Group Camp cost per night?+
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