US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Clay County, Tennessee.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Dale Hollow Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 76 |
| Site types | 38 boat in, 25 tent only no electric, 8 equestrian no electric, 5 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (931) 243-3136 |
| Address | For the physical location of each site, check the site notes for GIS info or reference the map. |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping before you go.
Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over 620 miles of shoreline. Campsites are located in both the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by country road. Campers are advised that these areas are remote, primitive sites. Toilets are vault/pit type outhouses.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping is in Clay County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.