Chilhowee Group Camp

Overview

Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Group Camp offers camping for up to 75 individuals. Nearby McKamy Lake offers a swim area with a sandy beach and fishing from the bank. On the drive up to the campground, stop at one of the many observation overlooks to enjoy the beautiful mountains.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

423-338-3300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Chilhowee Group Camp, 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)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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