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Cosby Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (875)
Cosby Campground
🟢 16 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11
2 of the last 36 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 33m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 157 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cosby Campground in South Carolina has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 A-Loop #A15 & A-Loop #A16 next to each othersites #A15, #A16, #A33, #A40, #A50
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #A03, #A07, #A35, #A63, #A16, #A33, #A50
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A-Loop #A13–A-Loop #A15 next to each othersites #A13, #A14, #A57, #A64, #A15, #A40
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites #A62
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites #A52, #A55
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites #A49, #A60
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #A04, #A47, #A51
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #A43

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A-Loop #A15 — Site A15 stairs Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Picnic
Site A-Loop #A15 · Site A15 stairs Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Picnic Kara S
Campsite A-Loop #A15 — A winter photo of Site A15
Site A-Loop #A15 · A winter photo of Site A15NPS
Campsite A-Loop #A16 — photo
Site A-Loop #A16
Campsite A-Loop #A16 — photo
Site A-Loop #A16
Campsite A-Loop #A33 — A photo of Site A33 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with
Site A-Loop #A33 · A photo of Site A33 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Kara Shaw
Campsite A-Loop #A33 — A photo of Site A33 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with
Site A-Loop #A33 · A photo of Site A33 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Kara Shaw
Campsite A-Loop #A40 — A photo of Site A40 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with
Site A-Loop #A40 · A photo of Site A40 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Kara Shaw
Campsite A-Loop #A40 — A photo of Site A40 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with
Site A-Loop #A40 · A photo of Site A40 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Kara Shaw
Campsite A-Loop #A50 — A50 Picnic Area
Site A-Loop #A50 · A50 Picnic AreaKara S
Campsite A-Loop #A50 — A50 street view
Site A-Loop #A50 · A50 street viewKara S
Campsite A-Loop #A03 — Site A3
Site A-Loop #A03 · Site A3Kara S
Campsite A-Loop #A03 — A photo of Site A03 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with
Site A-Loop #A03 · A photo of Site A03 of Loop A-Loop at COSBY CAMPGROUND with Kara Shaw
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.1 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 32 openings at Cosby Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightRv NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★★871 ratings
5★589
4★193
3★46
2★27
1★16
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.2/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cosby Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cosby Campground?

Cosby Campground in South Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cosby Campground?

Campsite fees at Cosby Campground run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cosby Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cosby Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cosby Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 32 openings at Cosby Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cosby Campground a good campground?

Cosby Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 875 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cosby Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cosby Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 357 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cosby Campground located?

Cosby Campground is located in Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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