Chilhowee Group Camp
Cherokee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Benton, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Chilhowee Group Camp accommodates up to 75 individuals in the Chilhowee Recreation Area with access to approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails. Nearby McKamy Lake offers swimming at a sandy beach and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog, Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Ovenbird, Green Heron, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Milksnake, Black Kingsnake, and Eastern Box Turtle have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Chilhowee Group Camp: Stop at observation overlooks on the drive to the campground for mountain views Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a camera for wildlife viewing opportunities in the abundant wildlife area
Skip Chilhowee Group Camp if: You need hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You prefer individual tent sites - only 1 site total (group camp only).
Best time to visit Chilhowee Group Camp: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Chilhowee Campground (Benton, TN), Parksville Lake Rv Campground (Benton, TN), Quinn Springs Pavilion (Benton, TN), Lost Corral Horse Camp (Reliance, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chilhowee Group Camp
Cell signal at Chilhowee Group Camp (Benton, TN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryStop at observation overlooks on the drive to the campground for mountain views
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a camera for wildlife viewing opportunities in the abundant wildlife area
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cherokee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cherokee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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