DALE HOLLOW LAKE – PRIMITIVE CAMPING
| Address | For the physical location of each site, check the site notes for GIS info or reference the map. |
|---|---|
| State | TN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | DALE HOLLOW LAKE RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE-931-243-3136. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CONTACTS: CLAY COUNTY 931-243-3266 OVERTON COUNTY 931-823-5404 PICKETT COUNTY 931-864-3210 CLINTON COUNTY 606-387-5111 CUMBERLAND COUNTY 270-864-4141 |
| sondra.f.carmen@usace.army.mil |
Amenities
PIT TOILETS
Campfire Allowed
BOAT RAMP
VAULT TOILETS
PAVED PARKING
PAVED ROADS
TABLES
LAKE ACCESS
WATER (SEASONAL)
HITCHING RACKS
HORSEBACK RIDING TRAILS
HORSE STAGING AREA
Horse Stall/Corral
OUTHOUSE
BOAT TRAILER PARKING
PAVED SITES
Condition Rating: Basic, Poor, Standard
Site Rating: Basic
Location Rating: Good, Poor
Pets Allowed: Domestic,Horse, Yes
Site Access: Boat-In, Drive-In, Hike-In
GRILLS: Y
Horse Hitching Post: Y, Yes
Checkin Time: 03:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Checkout Time: 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Shade: Full, Yes
Max Num of People: 6–60
Lantern Pole: Y, Yes
Proximity to Water: Lakefront, N/A
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Min Num of People: 1
Max Vehicle Length: 0
Hike In Distance to Site: 0–2112
Picnic Table: Y
Driveway Entry: N/A
Water Hookup: No
Reservable Sites: 55 of 83
Overview
Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over 620 miles of shoreline. Campsites are located in both the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reach
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:03 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)