Overview
Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over 620 miles of shoreline. Campsites are located in both the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by country road.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(67 of 70 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 3:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0.4mi)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Pets Allowed
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Picnic Table
(1 of 70 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)
Site Access
(There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as boat in, drive in, and hike in.)
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 three 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 Lake, with its crystal clear water and forested hillsides, is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities and holds the world record for smallmouth bass and is known as a trophy smallmouth lake. Boating and water skiing are 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.
Permitted Equipment
tent-N/A
trailer-N/A
boat-N/A
vehicle-N/A