Willow Grove Campground
Dale Hollow Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Celina, TN, TN
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$46 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (142 reviews)
Season: May through October
Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.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.
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
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Willow Grove offers sweeping lake views from an elevated plateau with excellent fishing opportunities at Dale Hollow Lake, renowned for trophy smallmouth bass. Campers consistently praise the mature shade trees, well-maintained grounds, proximity to the lake, and helpful camp host.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also Northern Map Turtles and Spiny Softshell turtles near water.
Insider tips for Willow Grove Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Use recreation.gov app to view and reserve specific sites before arriving Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV setup
Skip Willow Grove Campground if: You need water/sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer spontaneous visits—advance booking strongly recommended.
Best time to visit Willow Grove Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN), Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (CELINA, TN), Dale Hollow Damsite (Celina, TN), Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping (Celina, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Willow Grove Campground
Cell signal at Willow Grove Campground (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.
Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
Use recreation.gov app to view and reserve specific sites before arriving
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV setup
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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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 about 16 miles, then turn right into the camp entrance, just before Willow Grove Marina. 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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