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Chilhowee Campground

3171 Highway 64 East, Benton, Tennessee, United States

Chilhowee Campground
Chilhowee Beach Day Use Area
Fall Color, Chilhowee Overlook
Chilhowee Beach Day Use Area
Sugarloaf Overlook

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
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About Chilhowee Campground

Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers a multitude of camping opportunities for both RV and tent sites, many with electric hookups. The day-use area includes McKamy Lake, a swim area with sand beach, picnic sites, a group picnic area, and a bathhouse.  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.

Number of accommodations: 59

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

59 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
β›Ί 03, Loop: A Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 04, Loop: A Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 05, Loop: A Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 06, Loop: A Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: A Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
β›Ί 17/18, Loop: B Loop
10 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 19, Loop: B Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: C Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: C Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: C Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: C Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: C Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
β›Ί 32, Loop: C Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
β›Ί 33, Loop: C Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
β›Ί 34, Loop: C Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
β›Ί 35, Loop: D Loop
5 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 45, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: D Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 49, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 53, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: E Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 55, Loop: F Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: F Loop
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 57, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 58, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 59, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 60, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 61, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 62, Loop: F Loop
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
β›Ί 63, Loop: F Loop
5 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night

Reviews (347)

Verified Only

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

4.5
347 reviews
5
61.4%
213
4
26.8%
93
3
8.6%
30
2
2.0%
7
1
1.2%
4

Gary G

Verified

October 16, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 03, Loop: A Loop

4

campground was quiet at night (normal activities in the day were not at all disagreeable), bathrooms clean, hot water for showers, plenty of dry wood for fires, lake accessible (went swimming in October)

Damaris M

Verified

October 15, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 37, Loop: D Loop

4

Restrooms were very clean. Lake was lovely with great swim beach. Several nice trails though very rocky. BΓ©ton Falls were less impressive probably due to dry season. We did have three copperheads in the campground over our stay, seems that it is shedding season and they were disoriented.

Ricky G

Verified

October 9, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 36, Loop: D Loop

5

Bathrooms extra clean

Sandra S

Verified

October 9, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 12, Loop: A Loop

5

Quiet and peaceful campground. The hosts Sandy and Mike were great. Beautiful lake and great hike to Benton Falls. Bathrooms were very well maintained.

Charles S

Verified

October 3, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: C Loop

4

A good clean campground.

Pavan N

Verified

October 2, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 12, Loop: A Loop

5

Great location, great views, very peaceful.

Bobbie Jo L

Verified

September 28, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop

5

Beautiful simple campground. Easy accessible sites.

Leasha A

Verified

September 25, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 02, Loop: A Loop

5

Nice campground on top of a beautiful mountain surrounded by woods. Doesn't get much better than that!
Add clean restrooms/showers and I would say it was perfect!

Eleanor V

Verified

September 21, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 14, Loop: B Loop

4

A wonderful park with so many trials to hike.
There was only one glitch upon arriving at the park. Our site was double booked because the other campers used the cash money box at the park and WE rsvp'd through Rec.gov, which guarantees no double booking. The other campers couldn't check to see of our site # was already booked because there was no cell service.
This situation needs to be looked into for future people booking.

Ed B

Verified

September 19, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop

5

Love the rustic, isolated environment; great hiking trails, campsite with plenty of space and separated somewhat from others.

Location Chilhowee Campground

Address:
3171 Highway 64 East
Benton, TN, 37307
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.1538 / -84.6091

Elevation: 638 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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.  
General

The campground is located on FDR 77/Oswald Dome Road.
General

Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only.
General

Do not leave fires unattended. They will be extinguished.
General

Discharging firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
General

Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed on the beach.
General

No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk.
General

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
General

The nearest restaurants and/or stores for purchasing supplies are about 14 miles from the campground.
General

Campground hosts are on site.
General

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.
General

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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