Dale Hollow Damsite

Dale Hollow Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Celina, TN, TN

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$75 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (535 reviews)

Season: May through October

Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. The campground is a popular area for families, with an abundance of amenities and recreational activities available. In the late fall through early spring the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

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Dale Hollow Damsite is a peaceful, family-friendly campground in Tennessee's green hills with excellent amenities including a fish hatchery next door, clean bathhouse facilities, and direct river access for fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of facilities and spacious sites suitable for larger RVs.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cardinals, Northern Yellow Warblers, Carolina Wrens, Mallards, Tricolored Bats, Northern Map Turtles, Smooth Earthsnakes, and Eastern Fence Lizards have been documented in the area. American Bald Eagles are present late fall through early spring.

Insider tips for Dale Hollow Damsite: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Free washer and dryer available on-site Fish hatchery located next door and open to visitors Fishing directly on the Obey River from campground

Skip Dale Hollow Damsite if: You need water or sewer hookups; only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to camp November through April; seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer to avoid crowds; federal campground requires early booking.

Best time to visit Dale Hollow Damsite: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Late Fall-Early Spring — Best time to spot American Bald Eagles; Dale Hollow hosts the second-largest wintering eagle population in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Nearby campgrounds: Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (CELINA, TN), Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping (Celina, TN), Willow Grove Campground (Celina, TN), Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN).