Great little campgrounds in the great Smoky Mountains…read more I stayed for 3 days, would have stayed longer if there were reservations available. The restrooms had flushable toilets and running water but no showers. The campgrounds had sizable pads available for tents, picnic table and a fire ring. First thing you see driving into the campgrounds is the running River to the left. Soaring trees and beautiful Fall foliage everywhere. I hiked the storybook Trail and thoroughly enjoyed it, it was not too challenging and offered a variety of beautiful things to see. I highly recommend Cosby campground!

Private lot surrounded by trees, level tent pad, nice picnic table and fire ring! Quiet and lots of…read moregreat trails to hike! Bathrooms were very clean! We enjoyed our time there and will be back!!!

Joey was our tour guide on 5/14 and we had so much fun! The river was amazing and refreshing and we…read moregot to learn so much about it while rafting. We will be coming back for sure! Price was also super affordable!

Gilly was amazing we enjoyed her so much my girls really liked her and made there trip fun I would…read morefor sure go back here to whitewater raft very organized and clean and trip was smooth Ask for Gilly she is the best

Owner of the campground was also the bus driver for a white water rafting. He was very nice and let…read moreus use the huge inground trampoline while we waited to go white water rafting!

I made a fairly last minute decision to camp here on my way back to Nashville since:…read more-it's conveniently close to I-40 -had availability -I had a coupon -familiarity with the area -somewhat close to the AT This seasonal campground offers RV sites, camping cabins, and tent sites for rent, and amenities include a camp store, a nice bathhouse, laundry facilities, an in-ground pool, sand volleyball court, playground, pavilion, river access, free WiFi, and is dog friendly. (There's also a rafting company on site on the other side of the property.) On the day of my reservation, I received a call from one of staff advising they were closing the office/store a little early, and gave instructions on the self check-in process which was seamless. Since I didn't have the full catalogue of camping gear in tow, I reserved a camping cabin. These cabins face the Pigeon River, have two windows, electricity, four bunk beds (three twin, one double -- but bring your own bedding since it's not provided), a table and bar stool, a heat/air unit, a mini fridge, a microwave, and a broom and dustpan. On the porch outside I found two chairs and a small table. Directly in front of the cabin (which is the side that faces the river) are a grill and fire ring. I was able to park my vehicle next to the steps leading up into the cabin. Just a short walk away in the bathhouse, each of the bathrooms requires a code for entry. I counted six of them, three of which I had access to via my code, but there may be more elsewhere. Each of three I saw were equipped with a flushing toilet, toilet paper, a sink, mirror, hand soap, hand towels, a bench, and a tiled shower. It's your own private, fully functional bathroom (when you're using it, that is). Bring your own towels and toiletries, and you're set! Oh yeah! This is glamping for sure! The one immediate drawback I noted was the interstate noise. 40 is right there, and loud. Inside the cabin with the air unit fan running, I couldn't hear it very much, but outside...ugh. The second thing I was surprised about was the office/store. I read they're open everyday from 0800-1700. I totally get closing early in the afternoon, but the office/store literally was not opened at all during my entire visit. I was disappointed. Fortunately, there's another store nearby where I was able to procure firewood. I like this place a lot aside from the two above-mentioned items, and I would consider camping here again despite them...especially for the right price.

I went down the river on 5/21, and we had a great experience with NOC on the Upper Pigeon River…read more On our first day, because I am a bit spacey, I somehow ended up in the middle of the mountains with no gas station nearby and on Empty. Thankfully, I noticed it when we were very close to a rest area, so we did not end up stranded on the side of the road. Triple A came out, and all was well, but we missed our original rafting time. When we called NOC Upper Pigeon, they allowed us to reschedule for the next day without any fee or hassle. I was very grateful for that because it would have been awful to have to pay again just because we missed it. The check-in process was very smooth. Everything was clearly explained; the instructions were easy to follow, the bus ride was short, and the bus was clean. "@b****nee" was our guide, and she was really great at her job. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed it, and she shared a lot of interesting information about the river. One of the best parts was that she tried to get a sense of whether we wanted a more adventurous ride or something a little calmer. Being able to tailor the experience a bit to what we wanted made it even better. At one of the rapids, I ended up falling out of the raft (it happens), and "@b****nee" basically turned into Hercules and helped me get back in easily. I am not someone who is very easy to please, but @b****nee was excellent. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she was also very hospitable, professional, and reassuring throughout the trip. Overall, it was a great experience.

My husband and I went on our first white water rafting trip with NOC. It was so much fun. If you're…read morethinking about going here, I definitely recommend. The guides were fun and experienced!

Had a blast zip lining today. So much fun zipping over the Pigeon River. Guides Leanne and Shane…read morewere very professional. Had a great time. Can't wait to go again!

Zip- a-dee-do-da!…read more Ok, couldn't help myself with that one. Here we go! This was our first Zip lining experience, but we are outdoor folks with an adventure streak in us. We wanted to surprise our 11 year-old with something other than white water rafting. Don't get me wrong we love our white water, but we just wanted something new and the rivers here can be pretty tame. So after finding a few outfitters we went with this operation mainly based on how helpful the girl on the phone was. It was an easy drive from Asheville, NC (about 1 hour) and their directions were spot on. The guides Steve-O and Joe showed us how to gear up quickly and safely and out the door we went. We went on a couple of practice zips each a little further up than the last until away we went. The guides did not inspire fear at all and actually encouraged us to go faster and brake later. They even bounced the more adventurous of the group around while on the line. The view was beautiful and the last two Zips alone made the 2 hour round trip worth it. If you go you can ask for Joe and Steve, but really it seemed like everyone working there was great!. Around back of the building is the dog house with some pretty satisfying Chili Dogs so you can grab a bite for the road. Don't forget to sign the wall. Look for us "3 of 6 Pearson People Were Here" on the bottom center.

It was the first time our group of four had ever gone rafting. We all had a little nervous…read moreanticipation, however Bart was awesome! He gave us instructions before we began and settled our nerves. We did end up tipping the right side of our boat and three passengers went into the water but because Bart had told us what to do the other passengers were able to pull two guests in and Bart pulled me in. I was really worked up with adrenaline and I was on the verge or hyperventilating and he calling talked my breathing back to a steady pace. The rest of our trip was amazing and I was actually very happy we topped early into the trip to see it was ok and I could enjoy our trip. He was great explaining a lot about the area and the effects Helena had on the area due to flooding. If you can request a guide request BART! It was an amazing day!

Had a 2.5 hour delay after they skipped our group while they had us sitting outside with one fan,…read moreoffered no water no nothing, had 20 Amish girls out there with dresses in the heat making them all wait cause they messed up the order. Past that after we finally get to rafting the moment we docked we are pressure by 6 me to get off the property, mind you it's just 3 of us. Even when we complained no one yelled or raised their voice yet they yelled at us.

The Low Gap trail is perfect for families and out of the tourist area so lower traffic overall. It…read moreis located inside of the campground but a hiking area in its own right. There are multiple options for this trail you can hike the 2.1 mile path or the easy 1 mile Nature Trail. We came out for the nature trail as we wanted a lazier day with great scenery. The nature trail was very cool and easy to walk. All levels can walk this trail or if you are more advanced you can get adventurous and go down by the river itself (there are paths). This trail is also a connector on the Applachain Moutnain trail and to the Mount Cammerer Fire tower.

My family and I hiked this trail! It was a great experience, being from Florida and hiking up and…read moredown the mountain. All the streams and the bridges were beautiful!