Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Lillydale Campground And Day Use is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.60444, -85.30250
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 931-823-4155 CAMPGROUND; 931-243-3136 RESOURCE MANAGER'S OFFICE, DALE HOLLOW LAKE
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Overview Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. 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. 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 a hiking trail snakes through the landscape and along the lake shore. Lillydale hosts the best lake view of any campground on Dale Hollow Lake, with the most waterfront campsites. The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridge-top and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. The trail is ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground. Facilities Lillydale Campground features 112 single party campsites, one group island tent camping (double party) site, and one large group picnic shelter located in the day use. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sulphur Creek Resort Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Pleasant Grove Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.9 mi | — | Water |
| Obey River Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Dale Hollow Damsite | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 10 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.