GO BEYOND THE OVERLOOK

EXPLORE
COCKE COUNTY

Find the quieter side of the Smokies, wild rivers, mountain trails, scenic roads and communities where East Tennessee still feels personal.

Choose Your Adventure Plan Your Visit

SMOKIESCosby is a less-traveled northeastern area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

TRAILSCosby offers access to multiple trails, forest scenery, seasonal wildflowers and fall color.

RIVERSBuild a Cocke County trip around mountain water, fishing and outdoor adventure.

YOUR TRIP. YOUR PACE.

Pick the Cocke County experience that sounds like you.

Some trips start with a trail. Others start with a river, a back road, a plate of local food or a town you've never stopped to explore. Start with what pulls you in—and build the rest of your visit around it.

GET OUTSIDE

Mountains & Trails

Explore hiking, forest scenery and the quieter northeastern side of the Smokies.

Find your trail →

GET WET

Pigeon River Adventure

Make river adventure part of an action-filled Cocke County day.

Explore river adventure →

SLOW DOWN

Fishing & Mountain Water

Find a slower rhythm along Cocke County's waterways.

Explore fishing →

TAKE THE LONG WAY

Scenic Routes

Turn the drive into part of the destination.

Take the scenic way →

LOOK CLOSER

Communities & Heritage

Meet the places that give Cocke County its character.

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A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE SMOKIES

Start with Cosby.

The National Park Service describes Cosby as a less-traveled area on the northeast edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near the communities of Cosby and Hartford. Cosby Creek flows through hardwood forest, and the area is known for spring wildflowers, fall leaf color, historic cemeteries and old-growth forest. It also includes a picnic area, campground and access to multiple trails.

Cosby Creek Campground Picnic Area Gabes Mountain Trail Low Gap Trail

Explore Cosby →

BUILD A DAY THAT FITS YOU