Chilhowee Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Benton, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 59 sites it is the #18 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 32% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (90 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (33 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 59 of 59 sites; campfires allowed on 58 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~40 mi, Knoxville ~68 mi, Asheville ~120 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Hiking Trail | 0.1 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Mckamy Lake Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Chilhowee Forest Walk | 0.3 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Benton Falls Hiking Trails | 0.3 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Beach | 0.3 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Elderberry | 0.3 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Clear Creek Trail | 0.4 mi | 4.3 | USFS |
| Arbutus Hiking Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Gazebo | 0.4 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Naked Widow Loop | 0.4 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Red Leaf | 0.7 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Slickrock Loop Bike Trail | 0.9 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
+ 8 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
1.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.0 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKamy Lake Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Forest Walk | 0.3 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Accessible SwimmingAuto TouringBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRaftingRecreational VehiclesRiver TripsScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWhitewater Rafting
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowee Group Camp Cherokee National Forest |
0.0 | TN | $8 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 20 (25.9 mi) |
| Parksville Lake rv Campground Cherokee National Forest |
3.2 | TN | — | 16 | E 30A | yes | yes | Reserve | 20 (35.2 mi) |
| Ocoee RV Park Private campground |
4.4 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 19 (27.3 mi) |
| Gee Creek Campground Private campground |
6.5 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (25.8 mi) |
| Lost Corral Horse Camp Cherokee National Forest |
6.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 11 (24.4 mi) |
| Lost Creek Campground US Forest Service |
8.0 | TN | Free | 15 | — | — | — | ? | 6 (40.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.