Obey River Park
Dale Hollow Lake
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.
Obey River Park Campground features 123 single party campsites, four group camping (double party) sites and two large group picnic shelters. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.
A swimming beach, basketball court and playgrounds provide additional recreational opportunities.
Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.
Site Type Definitions:
- An RV Site is a paved/concrete site for wheeled camping units such as motorhome, fifth wheel, pull trailer and pop-up campers. RV sites are not suitable for tents.
- A Standard Site is one with a fine gravel surface pad. It will accommodate wheeled units and tents.
- A Tent Site will accommodate tents only.
- Group Standard Electric/Tent are group camping sites (70 & 71, 105 & 106, 110 & 111, 113 & 114). One fee for both sites. ATB pass discounts do not apply. View cancellation policies as group site refund policies differ from standard sites.
- Group Shelter Electric Sites are the picnic shelters.
For site specifics such as site measurements, parking and if the site is level, be sure to review the Information text at the bottom of each specific site page.
All camping equipment and vehicles are to be located on the designated site pad or parking areas.
General Site Notes:
- 50 Amp Service Available (View specifics under each site listing)
- Water Hookups/No Electric Sites: 14A-19, 21-25, 27-39, 43, 46, 110, 113, 114, 118, 119, 120
- Tent Only Sites: 14A-19, 30, 49-58, 110, 111, 113, 114, 120
- Paved Sites: 4-6, 9, 13, 78-80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 96, 97, 105, 106, 117, 132
- Sites with Electric and Water Hookups Include: 1-13, 20, 40-42, 44, 45, 47, 59-93, 95-109, 111, 112, 115-117, 121-132
- Group camping sites: 70 & 71, 105 & 106, 110 & 111, 113 & 114; ATB pass discounts do not apply.
- Visitors to Campers will be charged a per vehicle per day fee
- Fees and site conditions are subject to change
A Wi-Fi hub is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mobile device for making future reservations or current reservation adjustments when the registration center is closed.
Day user fees are $5 per vehicle. The Corps annual day use pass and the America the Beautiful passes are also accepted for day use entry. Use the automated pay station to make day use fee payment with credit card.
To access the campground, entry is first made via the day use area. Registered campers do not have to make payment at the automated pay station. Registered campers will check in at the second registration building located at the campground entrance.
Obey River Park is adjacent to Sunset Marina. Obey River Park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire. Visitors using the marina are subject to operating policies and any launch/parking fees associated with the marina.
Notifications and Alerts
Update: March 2025. Reservations for 2025 are currently not available. Obey River Campground may have a delayed opening in 2025 due to underground sewer replacement over the winter/spring months. Once the contractor has finished the work and the park is ready to receive guests, a notice of opening date and reservation release will be placed here and posted to Dale Hollow Lake's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dalehollowlake/ . We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Consider setting an Availability Alert in your Recreation.gov account to be notified when sites that meet your preferences are available for reservation.
Need to Know
- We look forward to your visit. Please ensure your camping party and visiting guests either receive a copy of the confirmation or are advised of our policies.
Firewood Policy – Campers may only burn certified heat treated firewood, commercial fire logs, kiln-dried, unpainted, unstained lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance, or dead and downed branches in the area adjacent to the campsite. View the Nashville District Firewood Policy
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails; follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats, and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Title 36 Rules and Regulations are enforced at Dale Hollow Lake. For more information visit US Army Corps of Engineers Rules and Regulations for Water Resources Projects.
- Alcohol is not permitted.
Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Each campsite is provided for two pre-paid vehicle entry. Additional vehicles, or visitors to campers are charged a fee per day per vehicle.
All equipment and vehicles must be located on the designated site pad. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.
Gates are closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Plan your arrival accordingly. Register at the campground office prior to occupying your site-second booth. When arriving during office closed hours, follow the instructions posted in the window. Return the next day to register and check-in. Late arrivals should call the park at 931-864-6388. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. No generators shall operate during quiet hours.
- Holders of the American the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass must present the discount pass and one form of photo identification upon arrival. If the proper documentation is not provided, the full recreation use fee must be paid to use the facility. If a customer makes more than one reservation for the same location and date(s), the discount will only apply to the site the pass owner occupies.
- Domestic pets (dogs/cats only) are permitted and must be leashed, controlled and attended at all times with proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by the pet.
- Check-in is 3 pm; check-out is 2 pm Central Standard time.
Day Use Area: A $5 vehicle fee per day is charged for the day-use area; $2 per walk-in. Credit card payments only at the automated pay station. Registered campers do not need to make payment at the day use.
Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies are followed at this park. These policies can be reviewed here.
If you need assistance during your stay, call 931-864-6388. Our contact information is located under the Contact section of this website or on park bulletin boards.
Obey River Park is adjacent to Sunset Marina. The campground is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire. Visitors using the marina are subject to operating policies and any launch/parking fees associated with the marina.
Natural Features
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 for a variety of water and land recreational activities.
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 the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
During migration seasons the call of the sandhill crane is often heard overhead. Lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of one up close, as they often land near the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby towns of Byrdstown and Pall Mall, Tennessee, offer historic sites and tours. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Memorial is located near Byrdstown, Tennessee. Hull, a great statesman, is most widely remembered as a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the father of the United Nations. The Sergeant Alvin York Home Place, home of the World War I hero, is located in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 35 miles from the campground. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi, producing 1.5 million trout annually. The hatchery is open to visitors daily.
Recreation
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 campers to explore the lake.
Obey River is the most popular campground and day-use area on Dale Hollow Lake. This is a vacation destination for camping, boating, skiing, fishing and beach-goers. The site is conveniently located next to a small community hosting restaurants, history and several marinas.
Changes & Cancellations
Full rules and reservation policies for fees associated with changes and cancellations can be found at https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies
- There is no fee to make a reservation.
- A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
- A $10 service fee may be charged to changes made to an existing reservation (see full policies for when this is applicable).
- Day of arrival cancellations or adjustments must be made by calling the park.
- A customer who cancels a standard campsite reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
- Customers who cancel a group overnight campsite reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation (picnic shelter) less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
- No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
- Applicable fees, including service/cancellation fees and change fees, are non-refundable and subject to change.
- No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the campground.
- Early departures must depart and drop their tag before the checkout time in order to receive a refund for the unused day.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Resource Manager's Office, Dale Hollow Lake 540 Dale Hollow Dam Road Celina TN 38551
Physical Address
Obey River Park-Campground and Day Use (Campground is the second booth) 100 OBEY PARK RD. MONROE TN 38573
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 931-864-6388 CAMPGROUND; 931-243-3136 RESOURCE MANAGER'S OFFICE, DALE HOLLOW LAKE
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 060, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 126, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 104, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 102, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 122, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 120, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 085, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 097, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 059, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 118, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site L1-Large Picnic Shelter, Loop Obey River Park Day Use, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 035, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 117, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 002, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 112, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 084, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 021, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 013, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 068, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 024, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 103, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 124, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 125, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 036, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 089, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 129, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014A, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 119, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 105 & 106, Loop Obey River Park, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 101, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 128, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 113 & 114, Loop Obey River Park, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 115, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 110 & 111, Loop Obey River Park, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 116, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 098, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014B, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 087, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 074, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 107, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 123, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 127, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site S2-Small Picnic Shelter, Loop Obey River Park Day Use, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 109, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 049, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 131, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 096, Loop Obey River Park, Type Rv Electric
- Site 075, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 130, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 081, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70 & 71, Loop Obey River Park, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop Obey River Park, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop Obey River Park, Type Standard Electric
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