Obey River Park
Dale Hollow Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Celina, TN, TN
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (452 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach.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.
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/obey-river-park to be notified when sites open up.
Obey River Park is the largest camping area on Dale Hollow Lake with renowned fishing opportunities, including world record smallmouth bass waters. Campers consistently praise the excellent location, pleasant community atmosphere, and kind staff.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area. Also watch for Pileated Woodpeckers, Turkey Vultures, and River Cooters.
Insider tips for Obey River Park: Book well in advance — this is a popular federal campground Request electric hookup sites when reserving; hookups are only available on select sites Plan water activities early in the season; water levels can drop significantly by late summer
Skip Obey River Park if: You need full RV hookups (water/sewer not available). You visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day (seasonal closure). You prefer less crowded camping (124 sites with high visitation).
Best time to visit Obey River Park: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this window only. Early season (May-June) — Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Nearby campgrounds: Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN), Willow Grove Campground (Celina, TN), Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (CELINA, TN), Dale Hollow Damsite (Celina, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Obey River Park
Cell signal at Obey River Park (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.
Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance
this is a popular federal campground
Request electric hookup sites when reserving; hookups are only available on select sites
Plan water activities early in the season; water levels can drop significantly by late summer
Campground operates seasonally during this window only
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Byrdstown, Tennessee, take Highway 111 south for 3 miles. After crossing the bridge turn right and follow the signs into the campground and day-use area, located to the left of Sunset Marina (2040 Sunset Dock Road, Monroe, TN 38573). From Livingston, Tennessee, take Highway 111 north for 15 miles. Follow the signs and turn left into the campground and day-use area. It is recommended that visitors do not rely soley on GPS or Mapquest to reach the park.
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- 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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