Cosby Picnic Pavilion
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cosby, TN, TN
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Picnic pavilion is along Cosby creek. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cosby-picnic-pavilion to be notified when sites open up.
Tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains with a peaceful, secluded environment along Cosby Creek, this picnic pavilion offers excellent access to over 800 miles of maintained trails and multiple picnic areas with grills and tables.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, American Elk, Eastern Red Bat, Worm-eating Warbler, Ruffed Grouse, Blue-headed Vireo, and Canada Warbler verified in the area.
Insider tips for Cosby Picnic Pavilion: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 2 tent sites. Wear footwear suitable for getting wet—creek crossings are part of nearby hikes. Pay $5 for parking that is valid all day at any Great Smoky Mountain NP parking area.
Skip Cosby Picnic Pavilion if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this site.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You want to arrive without advance reservations—early booking is essential..
Best time to visit Cosby Picnic Pavilion: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cosby Group Camp (Cosby, TN), Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) (Gatlinburg, NC), Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion (GATLINBURG, TN), Round Bottom Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cosby Picnic Pavilion
Cell signal at Cosby Picnic Pavilion (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.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Picnic pavilion is along Cosby creek. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 2 tent sites.
Wear footwear suitable for getting wet
creek crossings are part of nearby hikes.
Pay $5 for parking that is valid all day at any Great Smoky Mountain NP parking area.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Seasonal phone is 423-487-2683 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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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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