Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.53870, -85.43995
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- CONTACT PLEASANT GROVE DIRECTLY AT 931-243-3555. CONTACT THE RESOURCE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 931-243-3136.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Overview Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, 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 visitors to explore the lake. A boat launch is provided. Pleasant Grover also offers a picnic area with a reservable shelter, located on a beautiful peninsula with exceptional views of Dale Hollow Dam. Facilities Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided. A boat ramp provides convenient lake access. 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 fl
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Hollow Damsite | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Willow Grove Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Lillydale Campground And Day Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sulphur Creek Resort Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Obey River Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 15 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.