Tennessee · Camping · Benton

Chilhowee Group Camp

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

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sites: Feb, Apr–May
best months

Is Chilhowee Group Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cherokee National Forest. It doesn't name Chilhowee Group Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.

Campsite limitations
Agency closure covering Cherokee National Forest · Order 08-04-00-22-180 · USFS · Cherokee National Forest
Emergency road closures due to storm damage
Agency alert covering Cherokee National Forest · USFS · Cherokee National Forest

As of Nov 3, 4:30 PM CST · Source: USFS · Cherokee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 2,071 ft
Near BentonOcoee Ranger District · Cherokee National Forest

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.

Local outfitters

Outdoor Adventure Rafting3 mi away
Hiwassee Outfitters7 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · Feb, Apr–May
Best time to visit Chilhowee Group Camp
Best months: February, April–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  50° / 29°
  13 wet
2. Feb
  55° / 33°
  12 wet
3. Mar
  63° / 39°
  13 wet
4. Apr
  72° / 47°
  12 wet
5. May
  79° / 56°
  12 wet
6. Jun
  86° / 64°
  12 wet
7. Jul
  89° / 68°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  88° / 67°
  10 wet
9. Sep
  83° / 60°
  9 wet
10. Oct
  73° / 48°
  9 wet
11. Nov
  61° / 37°
  10 wet
12. Dec
  53° / 32°
  13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cleveland Fltr Plt, TN, 11.3 mi away at 842 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.