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
Renee K
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 63, Loop: F Loop
Love the setting. Trails are great. Showers were either freezing or literally,scalding. Wish they could have got it right. Were there 9 days.
Emily F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 63, Loop: F Loop
Our favorite place to go for a mini family vacation! Plenty of things to do (good trails to hike, beautiful waterfall, fishing in the lake, etc) while still feeling remote and disconnected from the world. Bathrooms are always clean. We can't wait to go back next fall!
Lisa T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: A Loop
We were able to reserve our favorite spot for our annual all-girls camping trip. Would like to see the bathrooms cleared of the cobwebs more often than once a year. The lake area is in serious need of raking and sand replacement.
It would also be good to have a small camp store where you can buy ice, wood, batteries, propane, sunblock, water and any other essentials as well as some simple food items. The profits can go toward the upkeep of the recreation area.
Mason W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 63, Loop: F Loop
Chilhowee has always been a go to stop for us when it comes to Bike Packing. The Chilhowee and Cherokee National Forest trail system that is connected via Clemmer trail is a Southeast classic and there is easily 100+ miles of single/double track trails and forest roads with plenty of elevation and scenic turn offs to challenge any hiker or cyclist. We enjoy Chilhowee's campground area due to it's ease of access, showers, readily available spots even in peak season and access to other campgrounds for hiking or biking point to point inside the Cherokee National Forest. Only turn-offs are the campgrounds tourist/vacation like atmosphere. Very few nights we have stayed where there wasn't generator noise, car alarms and radios going off in the night no matter what section you end up staying. The campground leans to be more accommodating to weekend visitors who are there for grill outs and playing on the beach which is probably expected. Overall its a great campground to start an adventure, but I would only recommend it as a starting or ending point.
Ken B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
Campground was clean and quiet.
Sarah J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 17/18, Loop: B Loop
This review is about site 17/18 loop B. It was a great site double site except it only had one picnic table., that made made using it with two families hard, but we were still charged double. Thankfully I had packed a folding table and we were friends. Also while it had two fire pits, only one had a working cooking grate. You kind of get ripped off being charged double for this site. It does have two spots for tents.
Keith H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: E Loop
Our stay a Chillhowee Campground was great. It is a very scenic area to camp at. Our RV site was large with ample space between other sites. Shower facilities were clean with plenty of hot water and pressure. Camp host were very friendly and helpful. We chose the area to ride our motorcycles. The roads did not disappoint us. There is plenty of water recreation activities near by.
The road up to the campsite is very steep and curvy. Caution should be used and If you're a newbie, I would suggest being there before sundown to set up camp.
Timothy K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 53, Loop: E Loop
Excellent camping sites. We love to hike on all the beautiful trails. Camp hosts, Glenda and Clinton are friendly and very helpful. We always have a great time.
Cheryl R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 17/18, Loop: B Loop
Love camping here. Go every year for a family vacation. Have two of the nicest people running this place. Great place to camp. And the kids love to swim and fish.
Bill G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 48, Loop: E Loop
It was nice and quiet. Like the trails.
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. |
