Chilhowee Campground

Cherokee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundNantahala NFTennessee⭐ 4.4 (389)

🟢 19 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 61 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Chilhowee Campground in Tennessee has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, C Loop #27–C Loop #34 next to each othersites A Loop #03, #04, #05, #06, #08, #09, #10, #11, B Loop #14, #15, #16, #17/18, #19, #21, #23, C Loop #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, D Loop #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #43, #44, #45, E Loop #48, #49, #50, #54, F Loop #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites B Loop #20

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites A Loop #02, #12

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, D Loop #40–D Loop #45 next to each othersites E Loop #52, A Loop #06, B Loop #15, #16, #20, C Loop #27, #28, #29, #32, #33, #34, D Loop #36, #37, #38, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, E Loop #54, F Loop #57, #58, #59, #60

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites B Loop #22, D Loop #42

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites B Loop #24

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites F Loop #63

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites A Loop #07, B Loop #25

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A Loop #03 — Site unit marker — **Site A Loop #03** · Site unit markerUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #03 — View of front of site — **Site A Loop #03** · View of front of siteUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #04 — View of right side — **Site A Loop #04** · View of right sideUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #04 — View of front of site — **Site A Loop #04** · View of front of siteUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #05 — Parking area — **Site A Loop #05** · Parking areaUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #05 — View of left side — **Site A Loop #05** · View of left sideUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #06 — Parking area — **Site A Loop #06** · Parking areaUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #06 — Site 6 — **Site A Loop #06** · Site 6US Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #08 — View of left side — **Site A Loop #08** · View of left sideUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #08 — View of right side — **Site A Loop #08** · View of right sideUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #09 — View of left side — **Site A Loop #09** · View of left sideUS Forest Service

Campsite A Loop #09 — View of living area — **Site A Loop #09** · View of living areaUS Forest Service

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Cleveland Supercharger15.2 midirections →

🔌 Charging station12.6 midirections →

🔌 Charging station14.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Chilhowee Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–29 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $12–$30/nightRv ElectricRv NonelectricTent Only Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆388 ratings

5★241

4★99

3★32

2★9

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4

AT&T0.7/4

T-Mobile0.5/4

Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chilhowee Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chilhowee Campground?

Chilhowee Campground in Tennessee takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chilhowee Campground?

Campsite fees at Chilhowee Campground run about $12–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Chilhowee Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chilhowee Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Chilhowee Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Chilhowee Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–29 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Chilhowee Campground a good campground?

Chilhowee Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 389 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Chilhowee Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chilhowee Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 209 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Chilhowee Campground located?

Chilhowee Campground is located in Nantahala NF, Tennessee. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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