Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
- Fee per night$30
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 30 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 157
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 30 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 2,295 ft
- Open season
- Cosby Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 26, 2026)
Check current dates and closures on the official page. - Phone
- (423) 487-2683 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $30.00 per site per night - Campsite Fee
Official fee information
Campsite Fee: $30.00 - Per site per night. Up to 6 people per site.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.75455, -83.20925 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Cosby Group Camp 0.2 mi straight-line
- Elkmont Campground 22.0 mi straight-line
- Appalachian Clubhouse 22.0 mi straight-line
- Elkmont Group Camp 22.2 mi straight-line
- Paint Creek Campground 25.6 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Back country camping in a developed front country campground.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer. This campground is usually quieter and without the hustle and bustle of the busier campgrounds.
All campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and several trees. Tent pads are 16ft x 16ft. RV sites are less common and reservations are recommended on busy weekends. Some RV sites also include a tent pad. View map and site descriptions to find the perfect site or companion sites for you and your family!
All sites in Cosby Campground are available by RESERVATION ONLY NO CASH ACCEPTED AT CAMPGROUND OFFICE ADA sites: A57, A61; G3 RV only: A01-03, A21, A23, A36; B48, B75, B88 RV w Tent pad: A17, A20, A25, A28, A57; B93 Van/Compact camper w Tent: A11; B20,B34-35, B58 (**These sites do not accomodate RVs) To ensure a site, reserve online (same-day reservation available). To make reservations by phone call 877-444-6777
Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from Cosby Campground, including the Appalachian Trail, just three miles away via the Lower Gap Trail.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Waterville 2 - 6.3 mi away, station at 1,430 ft - 865 ft lower than the campground (2,295 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 29 | 4.22 |
| Feb | 53 | 32 | 3.90 |
| Mar | 61 | 38 | 4.72 |
| Apr | 71 | 46 | 4.45 |
| May | 77 | 54 | 4.56 |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 6.38 |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 6.49 |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 4.61 |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.00 |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 2.74 |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 3.44 |
| Dec | 51 | 32 | 4.37 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Sep 23, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.