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Chilhowee
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Cherokee National Forest › Ocoee Ranger District › Tennessee
› Polk County
› Benton
› Chilhowee Campground
Chilhowee Campground, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Chilhowee Campground is located in the Ocoee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (39 min east of Cleveland, TN) with an elevation of 2,093 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of November. 48 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (211)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 58% | |
| 4 star | 30% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@PamelaB5154250 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #17
I love the views on the way to the site, the lake and waterfall hikes are a plus too!
@KristinB130134 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #61
Wonderful campground, well spaced spots with trees in between. Camp host was wonderful. Very clean bathrooms. Hike to the falls was easy, good views. Really enjoyed our particular spot, it had lots of space around it for the kids to play in the woods. On the maps it looks like there is a trail next to it so we weren't sure, but it's just a forests service access road which is rarely used. Highly recommend.
@JenniferE59361 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #48
Nice campground
@YvetteD03526B2 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #17
We love camping at Chilhowee Campground. We camp there every year for fall break! We love hiking to Benton Falls.
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #3
campground was quiet at night (normal activities in the day were not at all disagreeable), bathrooms clean, hot water for showers, plenty of dry wood for fires, lake accessible (went swimming in October)
@DamarisME8B842 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #37
Restrooms were very clean. Lake was lovely with great swim beach. Several nice trails though very rocky. Bton Falls were less impressive probably due to dry season. We did have three copperheads in the campground over our stay, seems that it is shedding season and they were disoriented.
@RickyG6776441 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #36
Bathrooms extra clean
@PavanN99E1B407 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #12
Great location, great views, very peaceful.
@CharlesS661433 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
A good clean campground.
@BobbieJo064873 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #56
Beautiful simple campground. Easy accessible sites.
@LeashaA450B038 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #2
Nice campground on top of a beautiful mountain surrounded by woods. Doesn't get much better than that! Add clean restrooms/showers and I would say it was perfect!
@EleanorVF4B50F · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #14
A wonderful park with so many trials to hike. There was only one glitch upon arriving at the park. Our site was double booked because the other campers used the cash money box at the park and WE rsvp'd through Rec.gov, which guarantees no double booking. The other campers couldn't check to see of our site # was already booked because there was no cell service. This situation needs to be looked into for future people booking.
@SandraS7060671 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #12
Quiet and peaceful campground. The hosts Sandy and Mike were great. Beautiful lake and great hike to Benton Falls. Bathrooms were very well maintained.
@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #50
For a real campground camping experience this is the place to go. Campsites are far enough apart for your personal privacy. Bathhouses are exceptionally clean. I stayed during the middle of the week so there wasn't many people. My friend said the weekends are very busy. The lake was an awesome addition to the trip. Beach "sand" was perfect for hanging out and having a fun day swimming and chilling. This is definitely a better maintained campground for a National Forest run facility.
@ScottyEC57876B · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #53
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Chilhowee Campground! The place was beautiful, peaceful, and well-maintained the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Even the Bathrooms were amazing, so clean!!!!! What really made the trip special was the camp host, Sherry. She was so kind, caring, and genuinely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, she made sure we felt welcome and taken care of. She went over and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. You can tell she truly loves what she does and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great stay.I cant recommend this campground enough beautiful setting, great facilities, and an incredible host. Thank you, Sherry, for making my visit such a memorable one!
@EdB6452854 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #56
Love the rustic, isolated environment; great hiking trails, campsite with plenty of space and separated somewhat from others.
@AdrienneP4A858 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #63
Quiet and our space was far enough apart from others. Loved the pond to swim in! Cant wait to go back!
@CathyUE6A15C69 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #51
Beautiful campground with a lot of shade. Our site was nice and long, and private. Restrooms were clean. There was only one shower and if the campground were full, that could present a problem.
@WesleyZC05711E · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #50
Exceptional experience. Thank you to the camp host and to Forest Service for making our stay pleasurable. Sherry and Paul Payne are the best. The bathrooms and our campsite was so nice and clean. Trash was alreadys picked up.Not to mention how friendly and helpful. Highly recommend
@MadisonC279124 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #19
I booked a site at Chilhowee for my husband to take my 2-year-old son camping and they enjoyed it immensely. The campground is clean and child friendly. An unruly neighbor was dealt with quickly and professionally. They had every opportunity to be safe and have fun!
@AlyssaC5E4FB92 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #5
We had a great time. We had a group of 11 and rented a whole corner basically. Bathrooms were clean and the lake was a nice plus. We did get hit with rain the majority of the stay but it didnt keep us from making last memories. Will be back.
@SherriSC18D26B · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
small, quiet and clean campground
@AngelC5373446 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #25
Everything was great
@TROYB6297396 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #50
E campground was awesome. The campground host Sherry and husband were great. Bathrooms were very clean!!
@SashaFC5A2DDD0 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #56
Beautiful and quiet grounds, clean facilities, extremely helpful host.
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