Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Dale Hollow Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Celina, TN, TN
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (376 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.Lillydale Campground features 112 single party campsites, one group island tent camping (double party) site, and one large group picnic shelter located in the day use. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. Two boat ramps, two volleyball courts and two swimming beaches offer additional recreational opportunitie
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lillydale-campground-and-day-use to be notified when sites open up.
Lillydale Campground offers scenic waterfront camping on Dale Hollow Lake's peninsula with level sites and excellent fishing opportunities, earning a 4.7/5 rating from 316 Google reviews praising breathtaking views and accommodating staff.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also Eastern Hognose Snake and Spiny Softshell. Bird species include Indigo Bunting, Tennessee Warbler, and Northern Flicker.
Insider tips for Lillydale Campground And Day Use: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request waterfront sites for scenic views with direct water access for boats Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Skip Lillydale Campground And Day Use if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer year-round campground access.
Best time to visit Lillydale Campground And Day Use: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Willow Grove Campground (Celina, TN), Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (CELINA, TN), Obey River Park (Celina, TN), Dale Hollow Damsite (Celina, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Cell signal at Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.Lillydale Campground features 112 single party campsites, one group island tent camping (double party) site, and one large group picnic shelter located in the day use. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. Two boat ramps, two volleyball courts and two swimming beaches offer additional recreational opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request waterfront sites for scenic views with direct water access for boats
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Byrdstown, Tennessee, take Highway 111 south for about 13 miles. Turn north on 294/Willow Grove Road (at Big Springs Market) and continue for another 13 miles, then turn right onto Lillydale Road and continue to the entrance. It is recommended that visitors do not rely soley on GPS or Mapquest to reach the park.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dale Hollow Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dale Hollow Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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