RV site details
- Electric
- Dump station
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND is a public campground in Benton, TN. It has 61 campsites. 59 sites can be reserved. 2 sites are first come, first served.
Located in the Chilhowee 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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Pull-Through
Location
3171 Highway 64 East, Benton, TN 37307
About 15 miles east of Cleveland, TN
Elevation 2,097 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, lake or reservoir, and mountain landscape. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this Benton campground.