Benton, Tennessee, draws RV travelers for its wild Ocoee River rapids, site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater events, and towering Cherokee National Forest trails. Ten RV parks anchor your stay amid these thrills. Camp here to launch daily rafting runs, lake fishing trips, and mountain hikes without city crowds.
Benton hugs the Ocoee River in Polk County, where paddlers chase Class III-IV rapids that hosted Olympic slalom canoeing in 1996. Cherokee National Forest engulfs the area with 650,000 acres of trails, including the Benton MacKaye Trail that starts nearby. Chilhowee Lake sparkles five miles east for bass fishing, while Parksville Lake offers quiet boating spots. Locals cheer the annual Ocoee River Waterfall Weekend with hikes to Fall Creek Falls.
Chilhowee Recreation Area delivers lakefront sites from $20 a night for anglers and hikers who crave simplicity. Ocoee RV Park fits families with WiFi, showers, 50-amp and 30-amp hookups starting at $48. Black Bear Cove suits couples seeking cozy retreats from $35 nightly. Parksville Lake R.V. campground welcomes groups and pets with 30-amp power, dump station, and rates of $16 to $40. Ocoee Campin' handles big rigs or tents with pet-friendly policies, showers, WiFi, and prices spanning $10 to $150.
Benton shines for Ocoee River whitewater rafting from the 1996 Olympics and Cherokee National Forest adventures. Hikers tackle the Benton MacKaye Trail here. Anglers target bass on Chilhowee Lake, just minutes from town, during events like Ocoee River Waterfall Weekend.
Find Chilhowee Recreation Area, Ocoee RV Park, Black Bear Cove, Parksville Lake R.V. campground, and Ocoee Campin' near Benton. These cluster around the Ocoee River and Chilhowee Lake for easy access. Expect amenities like WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, pet areas, and dump stations.
Yes, Parksville Lake R.V. campground and Ocoee Campin' welcome pets explicitly. Parksville offers group sites and a dump station alongside pet policies. Ocoee Campin' adds showers and WiFi for pet owners camping from $10 to $150 nightly.
