Chilhowee Campground
Open seasonally from mid-April through mid-October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Some sites are first-come, first-served. Day-use area and overflow camping area remain open year-round.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 2:09PM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 430 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CHEROKEE CLAY IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN EAST TENNESSEE BRADLEY HAMILTON MARION POLK SEQUATCHIE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDREWS, ARCHVILLE, BENTON, BRASSTOWN, CAGLE, CARTWRIGHT, CHATTANOOGA, CLEVELAND, CONASAUGA, DUNLAP, HALETOWN (GUILD), HAYESVILLE, HIAWASSE DAM, JASPER, LONE OAK, MARBLE, MARTIN SPRINGS, MONTEAGLE, MURPHY, PARKSVILLE, POWELLS CROSSROADS, RELIANCE, SHOOTING CREEK, SOUTH PITTSBURG, TASSO, TOPTON, TUSQUITEE, UNAKA, VIOLET, AND WHITWELL.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:01PM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may see heat index values exceed 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
About
Chilhowee Campground occupies a scenic mountain setting within the Chilhowee Recreation Area of Cherokee National Forest in southeastern Tennessee. The campground provides over 70 sites distributed across six loops (A through F), with a mix of electric and non-electric sites for both tent and RV camping. Each site includes a picnic table, grill, and lantern post. Bathhouses with flush toilets and warm showers are conveniently located in each loop, and an RV dump station is available at the end of E Loop. The recreation area centers on 7-acre McKamy Lake, which offers a swim area with a sand beach and fishing from the bank. Non-motorized boats are permitted. Approximately 25 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the area, including access to the scenic Benton Falls via a moderate 1.5-mile trail. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, and several observation overlooks along the access road provide stunning mountain vistas. Access requires a 7-mile drive up Forest Service Road 77 on a narrow, winding mountain road. GPS navigation often misdirects visitors via Benton Springs Road, which is unpaved and hazardous for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers should exercise caution on the approach road.
Directions
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel east 7 miles and turn onto Forest Road 77. Drive 7.5 miles to the campground. Do not use GPS directions or Benton Springs Road, which is unpaved and dangerous for RVs.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 338-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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