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Cosby Group Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.6 (17)
Cosby Group Camp
🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Cosby Group Camp in North Carolina has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GP01
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GP02, 👥 #GP03
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GP01
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Nearest DC fast charging: 15.2 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Cosby Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 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

👥 Group site💵 $50/nightGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★17 ratings
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3★0
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1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cosby Group Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cosby Group Camp?

Cosby Group Camp in North 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 Group Camp?

Campsite fees at Cosby Group Camp run about $50/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 Group Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cosby Group Camp 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 Group Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Cosby Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 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 Group Camp a good campground?

Cosby Group Camp holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 17 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cosby Group Camp?

Campers report no usable signal at Cosby Group Camp — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 14 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cosby Group Camp located?

Cosby Group Camp is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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