Tennessee · Camping

Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive)

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Feb, Apr–May
best months

Is Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cherokee National Forest. It doesn't name Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cherokee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for group and RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,871 ft
  • Ocoee Ranger DistrictCherokee National Forest · South Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area

Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive) is a campground in Tennessee at about 1,871 feet.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Feb, Apr–May

    Best time to visit Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive)

    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, 11.5 mi away at 842 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

Chilhowee Tent Campground (primitive)

1 site for group and RV and tent camping

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