Chilhowee Recreation Area
Chilhowee Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Tennessee.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.15221, -84.60860
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251723
About Chilhowee Recreation Area
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers more than 70 campsites, electric hookups, RV sites, tent-only sites and multiple bathhouses. The campground is usually open from early April to late October, with an overflow area and day use area open year-round. 7-acre McKamy Lake offers a swim area with a sand beach, and fishing from the bank. Boats are allowed, but gasoline motors are not. Also, within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a scenic waterfall. On the drive up to the campground, stop at one of the many observation overlooks to see beautiful mountain settings. Wildlife is abundant in this area, so have your camera ready and tread lightly.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Propane · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- 4 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 101 designated routes (155 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowee Group Camp | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive) | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Chilhowee Group Campground (primitive) | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Campground Host | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Chilhowee Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Chilhowee Campground - Loops C / D / E / F | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.