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Lillydale Campground And Day Use

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Dale Hollow Lake, near Allons, Tennessee.

$10–$20nightly fee
112overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
77 ftmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 112 sites it is the #9 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Tennessee median of $10/night.
  • There are 9 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
  • 38% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (77 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (83 electric sites).
  • 86% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 112 of 112 sites; campfires allowed on 112 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Nashville ~88 mi, Knoxville ~89 mi, Chattanooga ~108 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only28
RV-only7
Electric83
Water hookup95
Group1
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

GrillsQuiet areaTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site

Fee notes from the agency: Payment will be limited to online or credit card transactions only.

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater AccessWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Willow Grove Campground
Dale Hollow Lake
2.5TN$10–$2081 E 50A W 81 ftyes Reserve0
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Dale Hollow Lake
8.9TNFree— — —— Reserve0
Obey River Park
Dale Hollow Lake
9.0TN$5–$20122 E 50A W 91 ftyes Reserve0
Dale Hollow Damsite
Dale Hollow Lake
9.7TN$10–$2076 E 50A W 99 ftyes Reserve0
Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping
Dale Hollow Lake
10.1TN$10–$2076 — yesyes Reserve0
Standing Stone State Park Campground
Standing Stone State Park
10.8TNSee booking site— — —yes Reserve0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 d… read the full description on Recreation.gov