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Dale Hollow Damsite

Dale Hollow Lake

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Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

43

sites

Tue, Jul 28

44

sites

Wed, Jul 29

40

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Thu, Jul 30

38

sites

Fri, Jul 31

20

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Sat, Aug 1

20

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Sun, Aug 2

52

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Mon, Aug 3

55

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Tue, Aug 4

55

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Wed, Aug 5

55

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Thu, Aug 6

46

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Fri, Aug 7

32

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Sat, Aug 8

32

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Sun, Aug 9

54

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. Dale Hollow Damsite Campground features 72 single party campsites, three group camping (double party) sites and one large group picnic shelter. Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Dale Hollow Damsite Campground features 72 single party campsites, three group camping (double party) sites and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. There is no direct access to Dale Hollow Lake from the campground, but visitors can launch at the nearby Pleasant Grove Day Use Area, an easy 3 mile drive from the campground. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period. Site Type Definitions: An RV Site is a paved/concrete site for wheeled camping units such as motorhome, fifth wheel, pull trailer and pop-up campers. RV sites are not suitable for tents. A Standard Site is one with a fine gravel surface pad. It will accommodate wheeled units and tents. A Tent Site will accommodate tents only. Group Standard Electric are group camping sites (19 & 40, 21 & 39, 22 & 38). One fee for both sites. ATB pass discounts do not apply. View cancellation policies as group site refund policies differ from standard sites. Group Shelter Electric is the picnic shelter. For site specifics such as site measurements, parking and if the site is level, be sure to review the Information text at the bottom of each specific site page. All camping equipment and vehicles are to be located on the designated site pad or parking areas. General Site Notes: 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on all sites EXCEPT site 37 Site 37 does NOT have water/electric hookups Paved Sites: 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 69 & 70 Accessible Sites: 60, 61 & 62 Group camping sites: 19 & 40, 21 & 39, 22 & 38; ATB pass discounts do not apply Visitors to Campers will be charged a per vehicle per day fee Fees and site conditions are subject to change A Wi-Fi hub is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mobile device for making future reservations or current reservation adjustments when the registration center is closed.

Natural Features

Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year. The dam is located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities.

Recreation

Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In addition to yielding the world record smallmouth bass and being known as a trophy smallmouth lake, the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam is also known for excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing. Boating and water skiing are also popular activities, and with 27,700 surface acres of water and 620 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of space for campers to explore the lake. Secluded tie-ups are located around the shore, offering campers a peaceful nature experience. A one-mile paved walking and biking trail winds through forest, along streamside and past a rolling meadow. The Red Oak Ridge Trail is about nine miles away and hosts 18 miles of trails, mainly developed for horseback riding, but the area is available to hikers as well. The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail which ascends to a ridge-top and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. It is an ideal trail for birders and wildflower enthusiasts and connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds. Trail access is located approximately 30 miles from Dale Hollow Dam Campground.

Nearby Attractions

The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery sits adjacent to the campground. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi, producing 1.5 million trout annually. The hatchery is open to visitors daily.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

80 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 16

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 41

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

76 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 10

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

72 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 62

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 06

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

62 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 56

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

43 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 50

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

99 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 33

Dale Hollow Damsite

RV ELECTRIC

99 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 45

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 55

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

84 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 20

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 75

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

Dale Hollow Damsite

RV ELECTRIC

81 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 32

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 52

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 02

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 58

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

56 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 60

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

81 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 57

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

78 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 78

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 48

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 31

Dale Hollow Damsite

RV ELECTRIC

76 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 68

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 74

Dale Hollow Damsite

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Important notices

We look forward to your visit. Please ensure your camping party and visiting guests either receive a copy of the confirmation or are advised of our policies.
Firewood Policy – Campers may only burn certified heat treated firewood, commercial fire logs, kiln-dried, unpainted, unstained lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance, or dead and downed branches in the area adjacent to the campsite. View the Nashville District Firewood Policy STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails; follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats, and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Title 36 Rules and Regulations are enforced at Dale Hollow Lake. For more information visit US Army Corps of Engineers Rules and Regulations for Water Resources Projects
Alcohol is not permitted.

More at Dale Hollow Lake

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Pleasant Grove Recreation Area

Dale Hollow Lake

0.9 mi

Willow Grove Campground

Dale Hollow Lake

7.2 mi

Lillydale Campground And Day Use

Dale Hollow Lake

9.7 mi

Obey River Park

Dale Hollow Lake

16.1 mi

Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas

Center Hill Lake

36.6 mi

The Narrows Picnic Shelter

Barren River Lake

42 mi

Common questions

Is Dale Hollow Damsite available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Dale Hollow Damsite?

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