Facilities
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided. A boat ramp provides convenient lake access.
Recreation.govTN
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Dale Hollow Lake
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
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Mon, Jul 27
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Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 29
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Thu, Jul 30
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Fri, Jul 31
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Sat, Aug 1
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Sun, Aug 2
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Mon, Aug 3
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Tue, Aug 4
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Wed, Aug 5
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Thu, Aug 6
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Fri, Aug 7
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Sat, Aug 8
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills. 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.
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.
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 visitors to explore the lake. A boat launch is provided. Pleasant Grover also offers a picnic area with a reservable shelter, located on a beautiful peninsula with exceptional views of Dale Hollow Dam.
Nearby Attractions
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is adjacent to the dam. 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.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site L1-Picnic Shelter
Pleasant Grove Day Use
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vehicle
50
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
If making a last minute reservation for the shelter (within one week of arrival) please phone the Resource Manager's Office, Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 3:30 CST at 931-243-3136 to inform our staff of the reservation so that a reserved sign can be posted. Thanks
We look forward to your visit. Please ensure your visiting guests either receive a copy of the confirmation or are advised of our policies.
Visitors are expected to be aware of General Park Rules. For more information visit US Army Corps of Engineers Rules and Regulations for Water Resources Projects.
This is a day use area only, no camping.
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Common questions
Is Pleasant Grove Recreation Area available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
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