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Chilhowee Campground

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Cherokee National Forest
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78 sites · RV, Tent

On your drive out to Chilhowee Recreation Area, stop at one of the many scenic overlooks for stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Once you arrive at the campground, you can choose between sites with electric hookups, RV sites, and tent-only sites. There are 25 miles of hiking and biking trails in the recreation area, including a 1.5 mile trail out to Benton Falls—a 65-feet tall waterfall. The campground sits near the 7-acre McKamy Lake, which is popular for swimming, fishing, and boating.
What this place offers
No campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
No toilets
No potable water
No picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
78 sitesRV, Tent
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Ben S.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2018
Went in January and had the whole place to ourselves. Was wonderful!
LocationChilhowee Campground, Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, United States
What this place offers
No campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
No toilets
No potable water
No picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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