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About Chilhowee Campground
Number of accommodations: 59
Activities & Attractions
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Swimming
Summer
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (387)
What Guests Are Saying
Chilhowee Campground is praised for its cleanliness, with exceptionally maintained bathrooms and spacious campsites that offer privacy and beautiful mountain views. The campground hosts are described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While there are some minor complaints regarding noise and site management, overall, visitors find it a peaceful and enjoyable place for camping and outdoor activities, particularly hiking to Benton Falls.
What Guests Are Saying
Chilhowee Campground is praised for its cleanliness, with exceptionally maintained bathrooms and spacious campsites that offer privacy and beautiful mountain views. The campground hosts are described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While there are some minor complaints regarding noise and site management, overall, visitors find it a peaceful and enjoyable place for camping and outdoor activities, particularly hiking to Benton Falls.
Review Summary
Eric F
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: F Loop
Another wonderful trip to the top of the mountain. Campground wasn't overcrowded which makes the days and nights quiet and more relaxing. Plenty of shade over our site so the hot days were pleasant to sit and relax. The best thing about our trip was we was not bothered by the forest service. Actually, I didn't even see any forest service trucks all week other than the ones servicing campground garbage.
Raymond W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B Loop
Make sure you bring everything you need, it's appr. a 20 mile round trip to the nearest C-Store and probably 28-30 miles to a store.
Bryan R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C Loop
The fish where constantly nipping at us which was the only bad thing. Outside that the campgrounds and facilitys are beautiful and well maintained.
John C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop
We love camping here because it is quite and I was raised in the area.
Julie D
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C Loop
lots of hiking areas, and the waterfall is worth the trip. Nice, quiet, and wooded campground. We plan to come back :) we loved how isolated the sites were with a few that were close enough to each other for families to share.
chris d
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B Loop
Always a great camping experience up on the hill at Chilhowee
Billy S
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: F Loop
The power was off for the first three days, no showers second day they brought portable toilets. The host was doing their best to accommodate campers but I thought I should get a partial refund for the days without power.
Katherine m
VerifiedJune 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A Loop
I really enjoyed my time at the campground. It was clean and the facilities were close by. There was a loud garbage ? truck that came through at 4-4:30 in the morning that was disruptive.
Jesse H
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A Loop
Overall, it was a good trip. The hot water heater was out in our bathhouse for two days. The bathhouses are in need of a major upgrade. Other than that, the park was beautiful as always.
Raymond W
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B Loop
We arrived this most recent trip on, May 10, 2024. This was just after a huge storm blew through the area, leaving many trees downed in the immediate campground area. The park crews, and the camp hosts all worked incredibly hard to get the downed trees and debris moved to get to and into the park. Kudos to all of you! Also, the electric to the park was down when we arrived, the electrical crews managed to restore all power the next day, Saturday. Yay! All in all, it was a great trip.
Location Chilhowee Campground
Address:
3171 Highway 64 East
Benton, TN, 37307
United States
The campground is located on FDR 77/Oswald Dome Road.
Be Aware; Do not use GPS directions: GPS coordinates will direct you up Benton Springs Rd. This route is not recommended. We recommend using Forest Service Road 77 to reach the recreation area. It's important to note, this facility requires driving 7 miles up to Chilhowee Campground on a narrow, winding road. Do not use the Benton Springs Access Road to the campground as this is an unpaved and dangerous road for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers may have difficulties getting to and around the site.
From Highway 64/411 intersection travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area. Do not use Benton Springs Road for access to the mountain.
Chilhowee Campground is accessible via Highway 64/411, located approximately 7 miles from the campground. From the highway, travelers should turn onto Forest Road 77 to reach the campground.
Elevation: 638 feet
17 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 29 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Be Aware! Do not use GPS directions - GPS coordinates will direct you up Benton Springs Rd. This route is not recommended. We recommend using Forest Service Road 77 to reach the recreation area. It's important to note, this facility requires driving 7 miles up to Chilhowee Campground on a narrow, winding road. Do not use the Benton Springs Access Road to the campground as this is an unpaved and dangerous road for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers may have difficulties getting to and around the site.
- The campground is located on FDR 77/Oswald Dome Road.
- Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only.
- Do not leave fires unattended. They will be extinguished.
- Discharging firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
- Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed on the beach.
- No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- The nearest restaurants and/or stores for purchasing supplies are about 14 miles from the campground.
- Campground hosts are on site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Be Bear Wise: Never leave food out on tables or in the open. Store unattended food in bear-resistant containers, in a vehicle in solid non-pliable material, or suspend food at least ten feet off the ground. Remember to use the bear resistant trash receptacles provided at this facility.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
