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| Location | Benton, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $12–$30/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (343 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 90 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 48 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night · from $12/night
Chilhowee Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Benton. It lists 48 RV or RV/tent sites and 11 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 26 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers and a dump station, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 01 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 27 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 28 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 36 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 45 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 53 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 54 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 56 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 59 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 36 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 27 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 28 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 45 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 54 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 53 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 01 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 56 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 37 rv nonelectric | R |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (343 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We love camping at Chilhowee Campground. We camp there every year for fall break! We love hiking to Benton Falls. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
3171 Highway 64 East
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Chilhowee Campground sits within the Chilhowee Recreation Area of the Cherokee National Forest on Forest Road 77/Oswald Dome Road, about a seven-mile climb up a narrow, winding mountain road from Highway 64/411. Because GPS often routes visitors via Benton Springs Road an unpaved, hazardous approach for trailers and larger rigs plan your arrival using Forest Service Road 77 and allow extra time and caution for the ascent; inexperienced RV drivers may find the drive and campsite circulation challenging. The campground contains 59 sites total: 48 configured for RV use and 11 tent sites, organized across six loops (A: 12 sites, B: 11, C: 8, D: 12, E: 7, F: 9). Many sites offer electrical hookups, and Loops A and B include walk-in tent sites with electricity. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and lantern post; bathhouses with flush toilets and warm showers are located in every loop and in the day-use area, water hydrants are spread through the campground, and an RV dump station sits at the end of E Loop. Because the facility sits up on the ridge, expect typical mountain road widths and turning radii plan vehicle length and maneuvering accordingly. The recreation area around the campground is a concentrated hub for outdoor activity without long drives: McKamy Lake, a seven-acre waterbody with a staffed swim area and sand beach, offers shoreline fishing and non-gasoline boating, plus a group picnic area and a day-use bathhouse. From the campground gates you can access roughly 25 miles of hiking and mountain-bike trails in the Chilhowee Trails System, with a moderate 1.5-mile out-and-back to Benton Falls and several roadside overlooks that open up broad mountain and valley views. Wildlife is plentiful here, and the trails and shorelines are prime for birding and photographing deer or smaller forest species tread lightly and pack out what you pack in. For activities beyond the immediate recreation area, the Cherokee National Forest provides opportunities such as auto touring, horseback riding and horse camping, fishing, off-highway-vehicle routes, interpretive programs, and world-class whitewater rafting on the nearby Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers. For current fees, reservation rules, and seasonal openings, check the Forest Service website or contact the Chilhowee Recreation Area office before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)), about 105 mi straight-line from Chilhowee Campground. RV rentals in Atlanta
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| 31 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 39 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 33 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 38 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 34 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 58 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 43 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 57 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 29 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 59 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 41 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 35 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 63 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 42 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 61 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 30 rv nonelectric | R | ✓ | $12 |
| 46 rv nonelectric | R | ✓ | $12 |
| 44 rv nonelectric | R | ✓ | $12 |
| 60 rv nonelectric | ✓ | R | $12 |
| 40 rv nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 32 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $12 |
| 03 tent only electric | R | R | $15 |
| 19 tent only electric | R | R | $15 |
| 05 tent only electric | R | R | $15 |
| 06 tent only electric | R | R | $15 |
| 04 tent only electric | R | R | $15 |
| 52 rv electric | R | R | $20 |
| 15 rv electric | R | R | $20 |
| 16 rv electric | R | R | $20 |
| 25 rv electric | R | R | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 13 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Chilhowee Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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