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Willow Grove Campground

Dale Hollow Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

49

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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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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. Willow Grove Campground features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) site 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

Willow Grove Campground features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) site and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. The nearby sunken foundation of the historic Willow Grove School House provides a popular destination for scuba divers. A swimming beach, volleyball court and playground 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 is a group camping site (41 & 42). 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 Site 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 tent only sites Tent Only Sites: 55-70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81 Paved Site: 7 Accessible Site: 7 Sites with Electric and Water Hookups Include: 1-49, 71-72, 74, 76, 78-79, 82-88 Group camping site: 41 & 42; 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. Willow Grove Campground is adjacent to Willow Grove Marina. The 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.

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. The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and several hiking trails snake through the landscape and along the lake shore. The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridgetop and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. It is an ideal trail for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 32 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.

84 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 12

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

54 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 68

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 03

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 20

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 04

Willow Grove Campground

MANAGEMENT

31 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 32

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 42

Willow Grove Campground

MANAGEMENT

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 76

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

67 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 61

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 08

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 44

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

46 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 31

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 22

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 58

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 62

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 79

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 80

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site 09

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 71

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 23

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

56 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 60

Willow Grove Campground

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 47

Willow Grove Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Due to critical maintenance issues, the shower house in loop 1 (Sites 1-16) is closed. Three other shower houses are available in the park. We regret the inconvenience. Willow Grove Campground is adjacent to Willow Grove Marina. The campground 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.
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.

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Common questions

Is Willow Grove Campground 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.

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