Cosby Campground
Cosby, Tennessee
| Address: | Cosby Campground Rd, Cosby, TN 37722, USA |
| GPS: |
35°45'25.3"N 83°12'30.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
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Smoky Mountain Campground near Gatlinburg TN | Greenbrier Campground
Our Smoky Mountain campground at Greenbrier Campground offers RV & tent campsites, as well as cabin rentals. Located near Gatlinburg with swimming areas, free wifi, and more.
https://www.smokymountaincamping.com/
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Cosby, Tennessee
- Head south on US-321 S toward State Hwy 339 (2.0 mi)
- Continue straight onto TN-32 S (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Cosby Entrance Rd (2.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Cosby Picnic Area Rd (299 ft)
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