Big Creek Campground
Cosby, North Carolina · 1,719 ft · In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
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- Elevation
- 1,719 ft (524 m)1,719 ft524 m
Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 18
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.govunder 100 ft
- Big Creek Horse Camp$36 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.4 mi
- Cosby Campground2 loops · A-Loop and B-Loop · 157 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.5 mi
- Cataloochee Campground27 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.3 mi
- Cataloochee Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.4 mi
- Round Bottom Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
Also in the park: 7 group areas · 94 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Reservations
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Big Creek Campground is located beside the beautiful Big Creek in a remote and secluded setting. With an elevation of 1,700 feet (518 m), the climate is moderate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Tent-only camping, flush toilets, and drinking water available. No hookups or showers are available at the campground.
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Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain81°62°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain80°64°
- ThuSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 18% chance of rain80°64°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely, 60% chance of rain74°44°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain56°42°
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