Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Dale Hollow Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: CELINA, TN, TN
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.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,
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, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pleasant-grove-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers excellent fishing opportunities on Dale Hollow Lake, renowned for trophy smallmouth bass, and features clear warm water for swimming with hiking trails. Campers consistently praise the beautiful scenery, water activities, and island trail access with a 4.6/5 rating from 125 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead present in area; also Tricolored Bat, Northern Cardinal, Summer Tanager, Northern Yellow Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Map Turtle, and Smooth Earthsnake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Pleasant Grove Recreation Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Use bathroom facilities at parking area before heading to swimming/trail areas Walk across bridge to island for hiking trail access
Skip Pleasant Grove Recreation Area if: Seeking RV hookups—no hookups available. Planning to camp outside May-October—seasonal closure. Only 1 tent site available—extremely limited capacity.
Best time to visit Pleasant Grove Recreation Area: May-October — Facility operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Dale Hollow Damsite (Celina, TN), Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping (Celina, TN), Willow Grove Campground (Celina, TN), Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Cell signal at Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (CELINA, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.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 visitors to explore the lake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Use bathroom facilities at parking area before heading to swimming/trail areas
Walk across bridge to island for hiking trail access
Facility operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Celina, Tennessee, turn northeast on Route 53 and continue for 4 miles. Turn right on Old Route 53 at the Cedar Hill/Pleasant Grove exit and follow signs to the park. It is recommended that visitors do not rely 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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