Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250024
When Chilhowee Group Camp reopens
Chilhowee Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 26 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 14 open for online reservation · 9 reserved · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
46.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 14 of 26 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online46.2%
Open site-nights14 / 26
Reserved (of online inventory)9 / 23
Weekday openings10
Weekend openings4
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November holds the most room. 6 of 14 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Chilhowee Group Camp | 14 |
This site currently has 14 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Nov 8
The next bookable night is Nov 8. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
14 open site-nights across 1 site at Chilhowee Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 8 at site Chilhowee Group Camp.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowee Group Camp | Not recorded | None | 14 | 5 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +2 more |
About Chilhowee Group Camp
Overview
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.
Recreation
Within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Chilhowee Trails System. Chilhowee Group camp is an excellent location for wildlife viewing and accessing a nearby scenic waterfall. Fishing is available on the seven-acre McKamy Lake. Boats are allowed, but gasoline motors are not.
Facilities
The group camp includes a large open area with picnic tables and a grill as well as an RV site with electric hook up. Camp sites are scattered through the trees surrounding the RV site. Within the group site itself, a waterless vault toilet is available year-round. During the warmer months, (typically April-October), a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers is available nearby.
Both the beach and many trails are located within a short walking distance of the site.
Drinking water is available near the entrance to the group site.
Natural Features
The campground is located near the top of Chilhowee Mountain at an elevation of 2,000 feet. It is in a mixed hardwood and pine forest and the lake is a short walk from the group camp.
Nearby Attractions
In addition to the immediate local activities, world class whitewater rafting opportunities are nearby on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers.
1 monitored siteNo hookupsFire pitsMax party 75
Getting there
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area.
3171 Highway 64 East, Benton, TN 37307423-338-3300
Accessible SwimmingAmphitheaterBikingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingRaftingRiver TripsScenic DriveWater AccessWhitewater RaftingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-250024 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Chilhowee Group Camp?
Reservations for Chilhowee Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 14 of 26 tracked site-nights are currently open (53.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 15:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Chilhowee Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Chilhowee Group Camp?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site Chilhowee Group Camp. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Chilhowee Group Camp?
November 2026, with 6 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 14.
When is the next open date at Chilhowee Group Camp?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Nov 8. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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