CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND

Address 3171 Highway 64 East, Benton, TN, 37307
StateTN
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone423-338-3300

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
📌 Electricity Hookup: 30–50
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 20–90
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2–4
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 Lantern Pole: Y
🕒 Checkout Time: 2:00 PM
👥 Max Num of People: 5–10
🕒 Checkin Time: 3:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Grade: Slight
🚗 Driveway Length: 20–90
📌 GRILLS: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
📌 Platform: Y
🚶 Site Access: Hike-In
📅 Reservable Sites: 59 of 61
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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 re

Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:09 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)