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Average nightly rates59 total sites · $17.36 avg/night
RV Sites
48 sites · $12-$20 range
$16.33/night
average
Tent Sites
11 sites · $12-$30 range
$17.36/night
average
About Chilhowee Campground
Number of accommodations: 59
Activities & Attractions
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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
Ken W
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: E Loop
Nice real nice!
Ryan P
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop
Awesome!
Ryan P
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: F Loop
Awesome !
Michael M
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A Loop
Always a great time. We go here 5-6 weekend s a year.
David T
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • 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.
David F
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A Loop
Run down a little
Karen A
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • 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.
Raymond W
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A Loop
Our stay as always, was excellent. The camp sites for the most part are well spread out, so that you are afforded some privacy. Tent sites, not so much, but I guess that is to be expected. Park offers many hiking trails and a large pond with a beach for swimming. Shout out to all of state workers there, especially the knowledgeable Harper Nash. The park is looking for campground hosts, so if that's something you might like to do, talk to Harper.
Dana B
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B Loop
THERE IS NO SIGN ON THE HIGHWAY SHOWING YOU THE CAMP GROUND AND THE ROAD UP TO THE CAMP GROUND IS VERY WINDING AND STEEP REALLY NEEDS TO BE ONE WAY IT IS A OK CAMPGROUND ONCE YOU GET TO THE TOP BUT WOULDNT RECOMMEND IT AS A FIRST CHOICE THE SITES ARENT VERY WELL KEPT LOTS OF WEEDS COULDNT FIND DUMP STATION NOT REALLY A KID FREINDLY CAMP GROUND SITE ARENT NUMBERED WELL ITS KIND OF A GUESS IS THIS MY SITE WE HAD THE FIRST NIGHT THERE AND WAS SUPPOSE TO RETURN A WEEK LATER ON OUR WAY BACK HOME BUT FOUND A DIFFERNET CAMP GROUND INSTEAD
Karen L
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B Loop
Very nice campground but there was no campground host and the dump station was closed. Not having a dump station open was not mentioned on the website when I booked the reservation. Had I known, I would have booked a shorter stay.
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
