Chilhowee Group Camp

$50.00/night

3171 Highway 64 East
Benton, TN 37307

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. Wildlife is abundant in this area, so have your camera ready and tread lightly.

Recreation

Within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Chilhowee Trails System. Chilhowee Group camp is an excellent location for wildlife viewing and accessing a nearby scenic waterfall. Fishing is available on the seven-acre McKamy Lake. Boats are allowed, but gasoline motors are not.

Facilities

The group camp includes a large open area with picnic tables and a grill as well as an RV site with electric hook up. Camp sites are scattered through the trees surrounding the RV site. Within the group site itself, a waterless vault toilet is available year-round. During the warmer months, (typically April-October), a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers is available nearby.

Both the beach and many trails are located within a short walking distance of the site.

Drinking water is available near the entrance to the group site.

Natural Features

The campground is located near the top of Chilhowee Mountain at an elevation of 2,000 feet. It is in a mixed hardwood and pine forest and the lake is a short walk from the group camp.

Nearby Attractions

In addition to the immediate local activities, world class whitewater rafting opportunities are nearby on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers.

Charges & Cancellations

Goup areas must be cancelled more than 14 days from reservation date to get refund. The $8.00 service fee will still be charged for the reservation

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 75 people
Equipment: Tent

Directions

From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Abby G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We always love our yearly weekend at the group site. The kids love cooling off in the lake and it's so peaceful.

Brian S

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Reviewed a year ago

This is the best camping trip I have ever been on. The place was clean, the staff was so helpful in removing trash. It is exactly what we wanted. Secluded and serene. Great places to pitch a tent, fire rings and grills. There was access to water, electricity for one camper and a camp toilet. Will definitely be back and bring an even larger group. There are great hikes, waterfalls, a lake with beach and showers.

happy c

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Reviewed 5 years ago

We stayed here for our High Adventure Trip and loved how beautiful and open the group site was. However, we had trouble checking in, as we arrived late, and there was no ranger or host to give us the key for the gate to the site the entire weekend. We had to leave our cars at the top of the hill and trek everything back and forth. Got our steps in for sure, but not very enjoyable.

Karen S

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Reviewed 7 years ago

I've stayed at the Chilhowee Group Camp many times now. I'm always delighted at how wonderful it is - it's in a beautiful and serene setting with trees all around. There is plenty of space to house a lot of tents (we usually have 25-40 people in our group) without tripping over each other. It is almost terraced. The community 'kitchen' area is wonderful -- we bring canopies that we put over the tables that protect from rain or sun. The tables are near the large grill area and there's a fire pit close by. I love the Chilhowee Group Camp.

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