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Tennessee · Recreation.gov

Cosby Campground

35.7543° N / 83.2077° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 1828 detected openings this week157 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 28 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232479

When Cosby Campground reopens

Cosby Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
28
Openings · last 30 days
71
Openings · last 90 days
75

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
04812162061151319138MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 75

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 75 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
04812161514000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 29 of 75 detected openings (38.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 9.5DMEDIAN · 27 DAYS OUTP75 · 37.5D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 27 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 9.5–37.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
A31  79.3%
A12  68.0%
A36  68.0%
A02  45.3%
A09  45.3%

Site A31 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 157 monitored sites

Of the 19,625 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,214 open for online reservation · 1,142 reserved · 3,572 closed · 13,697 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Where the open windows are

93.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,214 of 19,625 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online93.8%
Open site-nights1,214 / 19,625
Reserved (of online inventory)1,142 / 2,356
Weekday openings789
Weekend openings425

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 789 fall on weekdays and 425 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0005616530 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPENSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November shows no online availability. 0 of 2,850 tracked site-nights are open there — 2,850 unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 155 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
A39  32
A46  31
A07  29
A10  28
A40  28

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
November0 of 2,850 · unavailable

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,214 open site-nights across 61 sites at Cosby Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 219 2-night, 174 3-night, 41 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site A39.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 19 sites take 25 ft. 130 sites of 155 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 61 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
A39Not recordedNone3221 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +20 more
A46Not recordedNone3121 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +19 more
A07Not recordedNone2914 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +17 more
A10Not recordedNone2814 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more
A40Not recordedNone2812 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +16 more
A43Not recordedNone2815 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more
A44Not recordedNone2812 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +16 more
A60Not recordedNone2811 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +16 more
A49Not recordedNone2714 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more
A54Not recordedNone2721 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more
A56Not recordedNone2612 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +14 more
A06Not recordedNone256 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +13 more
A27Not recordedNone2514 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more
A37Not recordedNone2515 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more
A48Not recordedNone257 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +13 more
A52Not recordedNone255 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +13 more
A18Not recordedNone2411 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +12 more
A31Not recordedNone2416 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +12 more
A38Not recordedNone2412 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +12 more
A50Not recordedNone246 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more
A55Not recordedNone2412 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +12 more
A62Not recordedNone2415 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +12 more
A04Not recordedNone238 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1 +11 more
A05Not recordedNone237 nightsSep 18, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +11 more
A08Not recordedNone2314 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +11 more
A35Not recordedNone2312 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more
A41Not recordedNone238 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +11 more
A51Not recordedNone238 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +11 more
A53Not recordedNone237 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more
A26Not recordedNone227 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more
A47Not recordedNone2111 nightsSep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12 +9 more
A58Not recordedNone218 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +9 more
A13Not recordedNone2012 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +8 more
A09Not recordedNone195 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 13 +7 more
A1725 ftNone195 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 9 +7 more
A45Not recordedNone195 nightsSep 18, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +7 more
A63Not recordedNone195 nightsSep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +7 more
A12Not recordedNone1811 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +6 more
A29Not recordedNone1711 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 2 +5 more
A30Not recordedNone178 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6 +5 more
A34Not recordedNone177 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +5 more
A0125 ftNone155 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +3 more
A22Not recordedNone156 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 8 +3 more
A24Not recordedNone154 nightsSep 18, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15 +3 more
A32Not recordedNone157 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7 +3 more
A1525 ftNone145 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 15 +2 more
A2125 ftNone144 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19 +2 more
A33Not recordedNone1412 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +2 more
A6125 ftNone146 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7 +2 more
A5725 ftNone137 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +1 more
A0325 ftNone123 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 24, Oct 25
A2525 ftNone127 nightsSep 20, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 25
A3630 ftNone1211 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 25
A5925 ftNone125 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 23, Oct 25
A64Not recordedNone124 nightsSep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 25
A0225 ftNone104 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5
A1630 ftNone105 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 24, Oct 25
A2325 ftNone103 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 25
A1420 ftNone93 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 25
A1915 ftNone83 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 22

About Cosby Campground

Overview

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.

Hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities.

Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.

Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy.

The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park.

Facilities

Cosby Campground provides campers with a secluded environment for traditional camping. Cosby is mostly a tent campground, with plenty of shade and tent pads at each site, along with fire rings, grills and tables, perfect for family meals and late night s'mores. The site offers modern amenities like flush toilets and drinking water. Some RV sites are available and there is a dump station at the campground.

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!

ADA sites: A57, A61

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

To ensure a site, reserve online (same-day reservation available). To make reservations by phone call 877-444-6777

RESERVATION ONLY- NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE

Natural Features

World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian culture, Great Smoky Mountains is America's most visited national park.

At 2,460 feet, Cosby Campground provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural history of Southern Appalachia. From the prehistoric Paleo Indians to the early 19th century European settlers, the park strives to protect the historic structures, landscapes and artifacts that tell the stories of the people who once called these mountains home.

Nearby Attractions

Cosby, Tennessee, located about five miles from the campground, offers convenience stores and fuel.

Gatlinburg, a one of the Smokies' famous tourist towns, is located about 20 miles from the site, offering visitors tours, organized rafting trips, museums, restaurants, galleries, an aquarium, skiing and more.

157 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups40 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Cosby, TN, proceed south on TN 32 about 1.5 miles south of the junction with US 321. Turn right at Cosby sign. Campground is another 2 miles.

127 Cosby Park Road, Cosby, TN 37722423-487-2683
AmphitheaterCampingDay Use AreaEvening ProgramsFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Cosby Campground?

Reservations for Cosby Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 93.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 1,214 of 19,625 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 75 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Cosby Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 28 site-date openings at Cosby Campground in the last 7 days, 71 over 30 days and 75 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Cosby Campground?

174 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site A39. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Cosby Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft. 25 of those 155 sites have a recorded maximum length and 130 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Cosby Campground?

October 2026, with 653 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,470.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cosby Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 27 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 9.5-37.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Cosby Campground?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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