Willow Grove Campground

Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers

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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 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, and with 27,700 surface acres of water and 620 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of space for campers to explore the lake. Secluded tie-ups are located around the shore, offering campers a peaceful nature experience. The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and several hiking trails snake through the landscape and along the lake shore. The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridgetop and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake, ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts; it connects Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground. Willow Grove features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) site and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. RV sites are paved or concrete and not suitable for tents; standard sites have a fine gravel pad and take either wheeled units or tents; tent sites take tents only. There is 50 amp service and water hookups on all sites except the tent-only sites (55-70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81); site 7 is paved and accessible. A Wi-Fi hub is provided in the vicinity of the registration center. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period. The sunken foundation of the historic Willow Grove School House nearby is a popular destination for scuba divers, and a swimming beach, volleyball court and playground provide additional recreational opportunities. The campground is adjacent to Willow Grove Marina; the park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire, so visitors using the marina are subject to its operating policies and any launch or parking fees. 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. The dam is located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop. In the late fall through early spring, the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs — Dale Hollow hosts the second-largest wintering eagle population in Tennessee and Kentucky. The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, about 32 miles from the campground, is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi and is open to visitors daily.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

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Willow Grove Campground · STANDARD ELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 6
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Max Vehicle Length: 36
Campfire Allowed: Yes
Shade: Yes

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Allons, TN

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Amenities

Accessible campsites
1 site
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Water hookups

Rules & policies

Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
Quiet area

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