Chilhowee Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

78 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

423-338-3300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Chilhowee Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Azalea TrailHike · 1.6 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Benton Falls TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Clear Creek TrailHike · 5.1 mi long · 0.4 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Naked Widow Loop TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 0.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Mulepen Branch TrackHike · 3.8 mi long · 0.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Slickrock Loop TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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Scenic sights

• Bean Mountain;Oswald DomePeak · 3,022 ft · 3.9 mi from camp

  This mountain is labeled by the USGS as Oswald Dome but is alternatively called Bean Mountain in reference to the benchmark on its summit. OpenStreetMap

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• Little MountainPeak · 991 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Gazebo OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Benton FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Clemmer Trail.

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• Rock Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Clemmer Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Starr MountainClimbing · 6.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.