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.
At a Glance
General Information
Directions:From Highway 64/411 intersection travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area entrance sign and turn right.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Access to the 20 plus miles of the Chilhowee Trails System from the Chilhowee Recreation Area.
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Chilhowee Campground offers camping opportunities for tents and RVs.
No. of Sites | 78 |
Reservation Info | All sites should be reserved 4 days before arrival. |
Fire Information | There is a grill/fire ring at each campsite. |
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RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Chilhowee Campground offers excellent camping opportunities for both trailers and RVs.
No. of Sites | 78 |
Reservation Info | All sites should be reserved 4 days before arrival. |
Dump Stations | There is a dumpstation onsite at Chilhowee Campground. |
Hookups - Electric | Yes, Loops A & B have electric hook-ups. |
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Capacity for the Group Site is up to 75 people.
No. of Sites | 16 |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing opportunities are in the 7 acre McKamy Lake.Fishing Mode | Bank fishing |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Several opportunties for day hiking loops exist in the Chilhowee Trails System, including the 65 foot Benton Falls trail.
Check out the enjoyable, easy one-mile TRACK Trail around McKamy Lake. Combine the 0.6 mile McKamy Lake Trail and the 0.4 mile Forest Walk Trail into a 1 mile discovery-packed adventure!
The Cherokee National Forest has the only TRACK Trails in the state of Tennessee, provided by the Kids in Parks program - a free, national program that connects families to the outdoors through hands-on exploration.