Camping near Benton, Tennessee

Camping near Benton, Tennessee includes 2 public campgrounds on record, 1 reservable and 1 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 stays open all year.

Chilhowee Recreation Area

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Camping near Benton at a glance

Public campgrounds
2 (2 National Forest)
Getting a site
1 reservable and 1 first-come
Cost
Lowest posted fee at Chilhowee Recreation Area: "Single Site: $12 per night"
Elevation
861 ft (Parksville Campground) to 1,963 ft (Chilhowee Recreation Area), 2 of 2 on record
Season
1 open all year
Campsites
59 across the 1 campground that state a count
RVs
1 take RVs; hookups at Chilhowee Recreation Area; longest stated RV length 90 ft (Chilhowee Recreation Area)
Drinking water
2 of 2

Common questions

Where can I camp around Benton, TN?

2 public campgrounds are on record near Benton: Chilhowee Recreation Area and Parksville Campground. 1 is first-come, first-served with no reservations and 1 books through Recreation.gov.

Is there free camping near Benton, TN?

Not at a developed campground: each of the 2 public campgrounds on record near Benton charges a fee, listed in the table.

Where can I camp with an RV near Benton, TN?

1 campground near Benton takes RVs: Chilhowee Recreation Area. Chilhowee Recreation Area has hookups.

Where can I go tent camping near Benton, TN?

Chilhowee Recreation Area lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Benton with drinking water?

Chilhowee Recreation Area and Parksville Campground have potable water on record.

Are there year-round campgrounds near Benton, TN?

Yes: Chilhowee Recreation Area is open all year, per the managing agency. The rest are seasonal or have no season on record.