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
Tim H
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
It's hard not to like camping in the Cherokee National Forest. Particularly in the spring and fall.
The sites are relatively level with decent spacing.
Clean Sites
Good Hiking trails.
Utilities
Clean restrooms
barbara r
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C Loop
Great spacious and treed sites. Beautiful paved scenic road up to the campground.
Dan and Jennifer are super hosts. Restrooms were clean and well stocked with paper, etc. Really good camping experience.
Kim S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: F Loop
This was a beautiful campground! Each site is very spacious. Some are a little awkward to get rigs in and out of but they are still great sites. The camp host was super nice and helpful. There was an issue with someone helping themselves to our reserved campsite and the camp host was very apologetic about it happening and helped us get into another site that was closer to our other family site than the one we reserved and had way more room! We'll definitely be back here!
Maria R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: D Loop
Excellent place I love it 👍
Steve W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C Loop
Camped with friends and family from our church. The weather was perfect and so was our time there. Loved it!
Mark G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: E Loop
Really enjoyed the camp ground. It was very peaceful
Shanna S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: E Loop
Great campground. The showers were warm, the people were friendly, and the hiking was beautiful!
Laura R
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C Loop
Had a great experience here! The campground is very well maintained. The site had a nice picnic table and fire ring, the tent pad was pea gravel and very level, and the sites were spaced well apart. The bath house was clean and lit for safety through the night. We were the only campers on loop C the night we stayed and felt very safe. The campground host was friendly, but left us to enjoy the solitude. Would highly recommend and will definitely return!
Helen W
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A Loop
We were at site #11. Water was out of service. I paid for two nights of electric but the first night the power to the trailer quit. Next day the Ranger did come by and check the electric tower and said it had power. But still wouldn’t work. Called an RV repairman. $370 later he said the park electric tower was not working properly. I won’t be coming back here
Rina L
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B Loop
A beautiful site. Well maintained trails and bathrooms/showers were clean.
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. |
