Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251723
When Chilhowee Campground reopens
Chilhowee Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
101
Openings · last 90 days
248
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 74 of 248 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (29.8%), with Wednesday (37) and Saturday (35) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 128 of 248 detected openings (51.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 11.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–18 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | 22 | 8.9% |
| 56 | 18 | 7.3% |
| 15 | 15 | 6.0% |
| 01 | 15 | 6.0% |
| 50 | 14 | 5.6% |
Site 07 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 22. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 59 monitored sites
Of the 2,006 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,087 open for online reservation · 249 reserved · 670 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
45.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,087 of 2,006 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online45.8%
Open site-nights1,087 / 2,006
Reserved (of online inventory)249 / 1,336
Weekday openings555
Weekend openings532
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 555 fall on weekdays and 532 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 531 of 1,003 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 59 sites| 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 29 | 22 |
| 43 | 22 |
| 09 | 21 |
| 31 | 21 |
| 40 | 21 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,087 open site-nights across 59 sites at Chilhowee Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 116 2-night, 113 3-night, 87 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 29.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 90 ft. 58 sites take 25 ft, 58 sites take 35 ft, 57 sites take 40 ft.
All 59 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 65 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027 +10 more |
| 43 | 75 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027 +10 more |
| 09 | 90 ft | Yes | 21 | 12 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 31 | 75 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 40 | 90 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 41 | 80 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 62 | 60 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 12 | 45 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 14 | 70 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 16 | 75 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 20 | 40 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 25 | 75 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 28 | 55 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 30 | 65 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 32 | 60 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 34 | 60 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 36 | 70 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 37 | 50 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 38 | 70 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 39 | 70 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 42 | 80 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 44 | 40 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 45 | 50 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 57 | 65 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 58 | 65 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 60 | 75 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 63 | 50 ft | Yes | 20 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 21 | 55 ft | Yes | 19 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 56 | 75 ft | Yes | 19 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 03 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 04 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 05 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 06 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 07 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 08 | 20 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 19 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 22 | 60 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 23 | 65 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 33 | 60 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 46 | 60 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 52 | 55 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 59 | 80 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 10 | 90 ft | Yes | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 15 | 70 ft | Yes | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 17/18 | 60 ft | Yes | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 27 | 70 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 35 | 60 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 61 | 50 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 02 | 38 ft | Yes | 16 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more |
| 24 | 80 ft | Yes | 16 | 12 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more |
| 49 | 85 ft | Yes | 16 | 12 nights | Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more |
| 53 | 85 ft | Yes | 16 | 12 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more |
| 11 | 85 ft | Yes | 15 | 12 nights | Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more |
| 51 | 80 ft | Yes | 15 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more |
| 54 | 70 ft | Yes | 15 | 12 nights | Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more |
| 55 | 65 ft | Yes | 15 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more |
| 48 | 65 ft | Yes | 14 | 12 nights | Nov 12, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027 +2 more |
| 50 | 65 ft | Yes | 14 | 12 nights | Nov 7, Nov 15, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027 +2 more |
| 01 | 40 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Chilhowee Campground
Overview
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers a multitude of camping opportunities for both RV and tent sites, many with electric hookups. The day-use area includes McKamy Lake, a swim area with sand beach, picnic sites, a group picnic area, and a bathhouse.
Be Aware; Do not use GPS directions: GPS coordinates will direct you up Benton Springs Rd. This route is not recommended. We recommend using Forest Service Road 77 to reach the recreation area. It's important to note, this facility requires driving 7 miles up to Chilhowee Campground on a narrow, winding road. Do not use the Benton Springs Access Road to the campground as this is an unpaved and dangerous road for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers may have difficulties getting to and around the site.
Recreation
Chilhowee Recreation Area is an excellent hub for hiking and mountain biking in the Chilhowee Trails System, fishing in McKamy Lake, and wildlife viewing without having to get in your car. The 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. Within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a scenic waterfall. The views and lake are beautiful, especially hiking to Benton Falls via a 1.5 mile in and out moderate trail. 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.
Chilhowee Recreation Area Map and Guide
Facilities
Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each site. Bathhouses providing flush toilets and warm showers are available in each loop, as well as in the day use area. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. An RV dump station is located at the end of E Loop. Loops A and B offer walk-in tent sites with electricity.
Be Aware; Do not use GPS directions: GPS coordinates will direct you up Benton Springs Rd. This route is not recommended. We recommend using Forest Service Road 77 to reach the recreation area. It's important to note, this facility requires driving 7 miles up to Chilhowee Campground on a narrow, winding road. Do not use the Benton Springs Access Road to the campground as this is an unpaved and dangerous road for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers may have difficulties getting to and around the site.
Natural Features
The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes.
Nearby Attractions
In addition to the immediate local activities, world class whitewater rafting opportunities are nearby on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers.
59 monitored sitesRVs up to 90 ft33 with hookups58 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
The campground is located on FDR 77/Oswald Dome Road. Be Aware; Do not use GPS directions: GPS coordinates will direct you up Benton Springs Rd. This route is not recommended. We recommend using Forest Service Road 77 to reach the recreation area . It's important to note, this facility requires driving 7 miles up to Chilhowee Campground on a narrow, winding road. Do not use the Benton Springs Access Road to the campground as this is an unpaved and dangerous road for RVs. Inexperienced RV drivers may have difficulties getting to and around the site. From Highway 64/411 intersection travel east 7 miles, turn onto Forest Road 77, drive 7.5 miles to campground/recreation area. Do not use Benton Springs Road for access to the mountain.
3171 Highway 64 East, Benton, TN 37307423-338-3300
Accessible SwimmingBikingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingRaftingRiver TripsScenic DriveSwimmingWater AccessWhitewater RaftingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Chilhowee Campground?
Reservations for Chilhowee Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 1,087 of 2,006 tracked site-nights are currently open (54.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 248 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 18:20 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 Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Chilhowee Campground in the last 7 days, 101 over 30 days and 248 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Chilhowee Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 74 of 248 (29.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Chilhowee Campground?
113 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 29. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Chilhowee Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
58 of the 59 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 90 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Chilhowee Campground?
April 2027, with 531 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,003.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Chilhowee Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 11.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Chilhowee Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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