Chilhowee Campground
Benton, Tennessee · 1,962 ft · In Cherokee National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,962 ft (598 m)1,962 ft598 m
Loops6
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Chilhowee Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny83°60°
- WedSunny83°62°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain83°63°
- FriSunny, 4% chance of rain77°44°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain60°40°
Nearby camping
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Chilhowee Group Camp
Public Land · under 100 ft · Benton
Chilhowee Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Benton
Camp site
Campground · 0.2 mi · Benton
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Benton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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