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
Karen A
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 25, Loop: B Loop
While the area is picturesque and Benton Falls is stunning, the campground itself felt abandoned. Bathroom facilities look run down (moss and debris all over). Camping loops are wild with weeds and long grass. Group campsites are mixed in with individual sites in the same loop...resulting in a lot of noise from kids in the group sites. The gazebo is defaced with a lot of graffiti. There is trash (bottles, cans, wrappers) in some areas along the roads. It is disheartening to see. No campground hosts. Chilhowee unfortunately seems to suffer from understaffing at this time. Much TLC needed.
David F
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: A Loop
Run down a little
David T
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
Been coming here for a few years, kinda sad that they cannot find host volunteers by the time we stayed. All sites except in A and B were closed. Water and Waste site was closed (had to use Parksville campground dump station on way home). Nothing really cleaned up at the site (bathrooms minimally looked after, grass overgrown, beach area overgrown, etc.). I hope they find site hosts soon or get an increase in the budget. This is a wonderful place and I hate to see it go downhill like this.
Michael M
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: A Loop
Always a great time. We go here 5-6 weekend s a year.
Ryan P
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop
Awesome!
Ryan P
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 55, Loop: F Loop
Awesome !
Ken W
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 54, Loop: E Loop
Nice real nice!
Emily M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
Great experience! Went on a great hike to some of the lookouts as well as the waterfall. Absolutely gorgeous in the fall. The campground was very clean. We will definitely be going back. The lookout at sunset is stunning.
Michelle G
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
we loved our stay at the campground, although it was a bit confusing at first. you do not check in, you just find your spot and pull in. the bathrooms are not heated and the water in the shower is a bit misleading. It was very cold but you have to keep pushing the "button" to obtain the hot water. colors were gorgeous, very quite camp ground, the hike to Benton Falls states easy and for the most part it is, unless you want to go into the "canyon", it is slick and the handrails are questionable. the park rangers in the area are very nice and the park staff was helpful, we had a sinkhole open up and it was fixed the very next day.
Regina L
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: A Loop
The sites were very spacious and nice! The bathrooms were adequate, except for the showers! Water did not get hot and you have to keep pressing the water every few seconds.
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. |
