Staying in Benton
Benton is the small Polk County seat near the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers. Most visitors come for whitewater, fishing and the Cherokee National Forest, so lodging here means cabins, outfitter campgrounds and B&Bs — with chain hotels in Cleveland.
Places to stay in and around Benton
- Gee Creek Campground · Hiwassee Scenic River State Park ↗Not in Benton — 404 Spring Creek Rd., Delano · tent-friendly riverside sites. It closes in early spring 2027 for a bathhouse renovation and should reopen about summer 2028 · (423) 263-0050. ⓘ source
- Cabins, outfitter camps & B&Bs ↗Outside city limits — most Polk County stays are lake cabins on Parksville Lake, whitewater outfitters’ campgrounds on U.S. 64 and bed-and-breakfasts. The Polk County Chamber keeps the list. ⓘ source
Benton itself has few places to stay. More hotels are in Cleveland, in Bradley County. Lodging list: Polk County lodging & camping ↗.
Lodging pages nearby: Cleveland.
From our Benton guide and official tourism listings — checked by our editors. Call ahead; rates and rooms change.
Map: places to stay near Benton
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Before you book
- Lake and festival weekends fill rooms early — book ahead or stay a little farther out.
- Many small-town stays are cabins, campgrounds or motels — read the listing for check-in times and pets.
- Check parking and pet rules before you book — they vary by property.
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