Cosby Group Camp

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

423-487-2683

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cosby Group Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• to Hen Wallow FallsHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  This trail includes some steep sections and switchbacks. National Park Service

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• to Hen Wallow FallsHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  This trail includes some steep sections and switchbacks. National Park Service

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Low Gap Trail Access TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Mount Cammerer Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Wildcat KnobPeak · 2,129 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Camel Hump MountainPeak · 4,564 ft · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Hen Wallow FallsWaterfall · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Gunter Fork FallsWaterfall · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• Cataloochee Valley - Elk WatchingViewpoint · 10.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cataloochee Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.