Big Creek Group Camp
Cosby, North Carolina · 1,693 ft · In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,693 ft (516 m)1,693 ft516 m
Sites1
Big Creek Group Camp lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 19
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Big Creek Horse Camp$36 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.2 mi
- Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.2 mi
- Big Creek Campground12 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.2 mi
- Cosby Campground2 loops · A-Loop and B-Loop · 157 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.6 mi
- Cataloochee Campground27 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.4 mi
- Cataloochee Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.5 mi
Also in the park: 6 group areas · 94 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border.
With the gentle waters of Big Creek running alongside the site, and a handful of trailheads within walking distance, this campsite offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions.Recreation
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Creek Group Camp: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny79°62°
- WedSunny81°65°
- ThuSunny, 7% chance of rain81°64°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers, 75% chance of rain73°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°40°
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Location and contact
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