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Obey River Park

Dale Hollow Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. Obey River Park Campground features 123 single party campsites, four group camping (double party) sites and two large group picnic shelters. 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

Obey River Park Campground features 123 single party campsites, four group camping (double party) sites and two large group picnic shelters. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. A swimming beach, basketball court and playgrounds provide additional recreational opportunities. 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/Tent are group camping sites (70 & 71, 105 & 106, 110 & 111, 113 & 114). 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 Sites are the picnic shelters. 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 Available (View specifics under each site listing) Water Hookups/No Electric Sites: 14A-19, 21-25, 27-39, 43, 46, 110, 113, 114, 118, 119, 120 Tent Only Sites: 14A-19, 30, 49-58, 110, 111, 113, 114, 120 Paved Sites: 4-6, 9, 13, 78-80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 96, 97, 105, 106, 117, 132 Sites with Electric and Water Hookups Include: 1-13, 20, 40-42, 44, 45, 47, 59-93, 95-109, 111, 112, 115-117, 121-132 Group camping sites: 70 & 71, 105 & 106, 110 & 111, 113 & 114; 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. Day user fees are $5 per vehicle. The Corps annual day use pass and the America the Beautiful passes are also accepted for day use entry. Use the automated pay station to make day use fee payment with credit card. To access the campground, entry is first made via the day use area. Registered campers do not have to make payment at the automated pay station. Registered campers will check in at the second registration building located at the campground entrance. Obey River Park is adjacent to Sunset Marina. Obey River Park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire. Visitors using the marina are subject to operating policies and any launch/parking fees associated with the marina.

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. In the late fall through early spring, the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs. Dale Hollow hosts the second largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. During migration seasons the call of the sandhill crane is often heard overhead. Lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of one up close, as they often land near the campground.

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. Obey River is the most popular campground and day-use area on Dale Hollow Lake. This is a vacation destination for camping, boating, skiing, fishing and beach-goers. The site is conveniently located next to a small community hosting restaurants, history and several marinas.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby towns of Byrdstown and Pall Mall, Tennessee, offer historic sites and tours. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Memorial is located near Byrdstown, Tennessee. Hull, a great statesman, is most widely remembered as a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the father of the United Nations. The Sergeant Alvin York Home Place, home of the World War I hero, is located in Pall Mall, Tennessee. The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 35 miles from 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.

132 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 015

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

Obey River Park

RV ELECTRIC

78 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 093

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 033

Obey River Park

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

59 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 111

Obey River Park

MANAGEMENT

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 077

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

43 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 054

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 109

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

49 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 086

Obey River Park

RV ELECTRIC

49 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 115

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 124

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 052

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 057

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 061

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

58 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 036

Obey River Park

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 053

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 024

Obey River Park

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 096

Obey River Park

RV ELECTRIC

64 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

Obey River Park

MANAGEMENT

54 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 130

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

61 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

Obey River Park

RV ELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 058

Obey River Park

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 081

Obey River Park

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

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.

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Common questions

Is Obey River Park available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 22. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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