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
Rupert I
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 51, Loop: E Loop
Our stay at Chilhowee was great. It always is.
Elizabeth S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 63, Loop: F Loop
Love it at Chilhowee Campground. Nice and quiet and spacious sites. Good hiking trail to Benton Falls.
Aaron H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 30, Loop: C Loop
This is a great campground. The plots are spaced enough to give privacy and the facilities were clean on a busy weekend. I will definitely stay here again the next time I raft the Ocoee River.
Michelle N
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: B Loop
The camp hosts are truly wonderful people. The campground itself is clean and the setting could not be better with a lake, multiple trails, falls, and lots of lookouts on the way up and down the mountain.
Ed B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop
This is our favorite camping location even though it takes three hours to get there and there is no water at each site (must use water pump on trailer). But love the campground. The only recommendation I could make is to add more electric sites and secondarily add water to sites.
Anna P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 53, Loop: E Loop
Great hikes to waterfalls.
tim j
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 55, Loop: F Loop
Not crowded at all, and had the sense of being "alone" in the wilderness with my family.
Veronica C
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 24, Loop: B Loop
Nice quiet place to camp, I will be going back.
John B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: F Loop
Hosts were very good. Rangers could have been better, seemed to only care about themselves and not helping others or enforcing rules. Campground not full thru the week only on weekends. Campers for less than a week need not take up desirable sites. Overall a good experience.
Kenneth G
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 63, Loop: F Loop
My tent site was spacious and private
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. |
