Cosby Picnic Area
95 sites, pavilion available, open year-round
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Cosby Picnic Area Details
Chimneys Picnic Area has 95 picnic tables, grills and restrooms. There is a pavilion available which seats 55. The pavilion can be reserved in advance for $20 by telephone at (877)444-6777, or online at http://www.recreation.gov. The picnic area is open year-round.
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