About Chilhowee Campground
Number of accommodations: 59
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (347)
What Guests Are Saying
Chilhowee Campground is praised for its beautiful natural setting, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts, making it a favorite for repeat visitors. The campground features clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and a lovely lake for swimming, along with access to hiking trails, including the popular Benton Falls. While the access road is narrow and winding, and some areas may appear dated, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a peaceful camping getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Chilhowee Campground is praised for its beautiful natural setting, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts, making it a favorite for repeat visitors. The campground features clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and a lovely lake for swimming, along with access to hiking trails, including the popular Benton Falls. While the access road is narrow and winding, and some areas may appear dated, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a peaceful camping getaway.
Review Summary
Joshua M
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: A Loop
Quiet and beautiful
Alexis E
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 41, Loop: D Loop
Nice and quiet! The hosts are very nice & make sure to meet your needs!
Elliese S
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 48, Loop: E Loop
We loved our time here over Memorial Day weekend! Our spot was pretty secluded yet wasnβt too far from the bathrooms. We had enough space to comfortably fit our camper, truck, expedition, tent, and a million camping chairs. It was nice to be able to access trails especially Benton Falls. All of the overlooks on the way up the mountain were a plus as we would head down in the morning and make it back up for the sunsets. The bathrooms were clean and the camp host was very nice!
Carole S
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 40, Loop: D Loop
Loop D bathrooms and garbage bins were very well maintained.
The area was really kept up nicely. So enjoyed! :)
Daniel S
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
nice clean campground, quiet too. camp host was super friendly and helpful
Keith W
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop: A Loop
We stayed at site A11. This is a site we regularly get at least once a year. The site was clean for the most part except for food disposed of toward the back of site, which is a problem for us because we have to labs that camp with us. So this means the host didnβt check the site after the previous guest departed. Also the area around the site had Almost waist height grass in surrounding area. When I called down to the office, I spoke with a ranger who explained about budget restrictions and working with only a skeleton crew but assured me someone would be up to assess the situation. I saw no ranger all weekend except for a service truck that drove. This trip for us was also a birthday celebration and we had grandchildren coming up. I took the lack of concern of site condition upon myself and got my weed eater from my house and cleared the site and surrounding area myself. Yes it wasnβt much of an inconvenience to me since I live in Polk county at the bottom of the mountain but yet something I shouldnβt have to do since I paid for a site that should have been maintained. We have been to Chilhowee for many years and even was married at the lake up there. Itβs just sad to see that somethingβs have fallen to disrepair.
MARK S
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 53, Loop: E Loop
While the Chilowea Recreation area is beautiful and peaceful, site 53 is not suitable for big rig RVs. It is advertised as taking an 85 foot RV and the driveway having a "slight" slope. Our experience is that the top 30 feet is level, but it is a 55 foot 9 degree uphill slope to get to that position. A previous camper mentioned their transmission being overworked. Additionally, the gates and driveway are not wide enough for larger trailers, fifth wheels or Class A or C RVs.
Raymond W
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 24, Loop: B Loop
The upper campground, areas A and B have a new host this year, Joe. We met him when he stopped by on our last trip to Chilhowee, nicest guy you'll ever meet.
Suzanne E
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: E Loop
The sites are spacious and well planned. The bath house on Loop E was kept very clean. Just wish the shower stayed on longer than 30 seconds at a time, but glad it was a warm shower. The hiking trails are good and the waterfall was beautiful. We will definitely come back.
Michael M
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: A Loop
Great campground, we always enjoy visiting.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.1538 / -84.6091
Elevation: 638 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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The campground is located on FDR 77/Oswald Dome Road. |
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Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only. |
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Do not leave fires unattended. They will be extinguished. |
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Discharging firearms and fireworks is prohibited. |
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Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed on the beach. |
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No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk. |
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Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. |
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The nearest restaurants and/or stores for purchasing supplies are about 14 miles from the campground. |
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Campground hosts are on site. |
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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. |
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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. |
