Chilhowee Recreation Area
Kimberly  P.
Reviewed Apr. 17, 2021

Nice campground with beautiful hike to waterfall!

My partner and I headed to nearby Chilhowie Campground in the Cherokee National Forest last year to try out our new teardrop camper.  We chose site 1 in the A Loop as it had shore power. The site was not level and actually had quite an incline which was slightly challenging to level on the sandy pad.   The site itself was nice and roomy.  There were some lovely trees for us to set up our Eno hammock.  The site is right next to the entrance so there was heavy traffic and noise traveling in and out of the campground. This is obviously not highly desirable as it always seems to be available during high demand weekends.   We are going back this summer after selecting another site.  

One of the most spectacular things about this campsite is the accessibility to hiking trails including the fairly easy trail to McKemy Lake and Benton Falls.  McKemy Lake has a nice sandy beach and allows non-motorized boats.  We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Benton Falls. Though it was fairly busy, people were respectful and mindful of space.

Really looking forward to go back to this treasure!

SiteSite 1, Loop A
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Chilhowee Recreation Area by Kimberly  P., April 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chilhowee Recreation Area by Kimberly  P., April 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chilhowee Recreation Area by Kimberly  P., April 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chilhowee Recreation Area by Kimberly  P., April 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chilhowee Recreation Area by Kimberly  P., April 17, 2021