Group Picnic Shelters
Picnic shelters are an ideal way to celebrate a day at the lake with family or friends. Advanced shelter reservations, including those for facilities at Dale Hollow Lake, can be made by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov. Shelters when not reserved are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
| Recreation Area |
Approximate Season |
Fee Range |
Electric |
Day Use Fee Charge
|
| Pleasant Grove |
Early May - Mid Sept. |
$30
Max People: 50
|
No |
Yes |
|
Donaldson Park (L1)
Large
|
Early April - Late Oct. |
$30 per 50 people
Max People: 150
|
Yes |
No |
|
Donaldson Park (S2)
Small
|
Early April - Late Oct. |
$30 per 50 people
Max People: 50
|
Yes |
No |
|
Obey River (L1)
Large
|
Mid April - Mid Oct. |
$40
Max People: 150
|
Yes |
Yes |
|
Obey River (S2)
Small
|
Mid April - Mid Oct. |
$40
Max People: 50
|
No |
Yes |
| Lillydale |
Late April - Mid Sept. |
$40
Max People: 100
|
No |
Yes |
| Dale Hollow Damsite |
Early April - Late Oct. |
$50 per 50 people
Max People: 250
|
Yes |
No |
| Willow Grove |
Mid May - Labor Day |
$40
Max People: 200
|
Yes |
No |
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is located on a peninsula of the pristine Dale Hollow Lake, 2 miles North of Celina, TN. The area offers picnicking and a boat launch. A picnic shelter is available for reservation. Amenities at the shelter include pedestal grill, barbecue pit, and water. Electric is not available. Mainland Day Use Area Open Year Round. Island portion of the area is closed, No Camping. Day Use Fee Charged.
Donaldson Park is located within the city limits of Celina, TN adjacent to the Obey River Tailwater. Two picnic shelters are available for reservation. Amenities include boat launch, playground, walking/fitness trail, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts. No Day Use Fee Charged.
The Obey River Day Use area is located on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake about 3 miles south of Byrdstown, TN. The area offers a playground, two picnic shelters, a swimming beach, and a boat launch. Amenities at the large shelter include fireplace, pit grill, electric, and water. Amenities at the small shelter include pedestal grill-electric not available. Day Use Fee Charged.
Lillydale Day Use Area is located on Dale Hollow Lake, 20 miles from Livingston, TN. The area offers picnic shelter, boat launch, playground, volleyball court, hiking trail, and swimming beach. A picnic shelter is available for reservation. Amenities at the shelter include fireplace, pit grill, and water. Electric is not available. Day Use Fee Charged.
The Dale Hollow Damsite Day Use is located just below Dale Hollow Dam on the Obey River Tailwater in Celina, TN. The area offers a picnic shelter, individual picnic tables, fishing pier, and playground. The Obey River is known for rainbow and brown trout fishing. Located in the vicinity is the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery. No Day Use Fee Charged.
Willow Grove Shelter is located near the mid-point of Dale Hollow Lake. A public marina is nearby. The shelter is located 20 miles from Livingston, TN and contains 5 picnic tables and 6 side benches. Other amenities include fireplace, pit grill, playground, volleyball, electric, water, and barrier free access. Restrooms are located inside the campground and require a walk from the shelter. No Day Use Fee Charged.