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ScoutOld Mill Camp and General Store
The hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. Very clean and well maintained, little campground. Would stay again on a heartbeat.
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Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park accommodates pets at campground sites and select cabins with electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables. Campers can bring up to two pets per site with proper vaccination records. Most sites require dogs to remain on a 6-foot leash at all times, though several visitors note that quiet pets are generally welcomed throughout the park. The camp store sells basic pet supplies, and waste stations are positioned throughout the camping areas. Multiple reviews mention fishing opportunities directly accessible from campsites as a favorite activity for visitors and their four-legged companions. Standing Stone State Park Campground also allows pets and offers shaded sites with electricity, making summer camping with dogs more comfortable.
Primitive camping sites around Dale Hollow Lake provide pet-friendly alternatives for those seeking a more rustic experience. Kemper Flats primitive area allows leashed pets with lake access for swimming dogs, though visitors should note there are no dedicated pet waste facilities at these sites. Several camping areas feature easy water access where dogs can swim, but pet owners should watch for wildlife, particularly at dawn and dusk. Many campers report that the Cove Creek and Eagle Point primitive sites offer the most secluded experiences for those camping with reactive dogs or pets that need space from other campers. Trails throughout the area vary in difficulty, with some reviewers noting that shorter, flatter paths near Dale Hollow Damsite are ideal for older dogs, while the more challenging routes in Standing Stone State Park work better for energetic pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Dale Hollow Lake (104)
1. Standing Stone State Park Campground
"Standing stone is a small campground that sits in a wooded area surrounded by green rolling hills and farmland."
"Dog friendly. It is on the top of the hill, so prepare to hike to the lake. There are trails along the lake, and shortcut trails through the woods, mostly narrow and washed out."
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Get a text when available2. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
"Kids can ride their bikes around the circle. Playgrounds are everywhere. Very clean. Full hookups. Nice pool and mini golf too!"
"Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive."
137 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $55 / night
3. Dale Hollow Damsite
"Nice water view from our site and a short walk to shower facility. Location of campground: a car ride away from activities. Not a bicycle friendly area.(hills and roadways)."
"Did a drive around of the campground. Spacing looks great between sites. Sites look clean and level. Some sites are next to the Obey River. Will be camping here in the near future."
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Get a text when availablefrom $36 - $75 / night
4. Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping — Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
"Cove Creek at Dale Hollow lake in TN is a primitive campsite with lakeside camping. There are water faucets for drinking water and a pit toilet available."
"We took a pontoon boat out to Kemper Flats on Dale Hollow lake for a few days relaxing fishing. Primitive site, island with a porta toilet. Camp right on the side of the lake, very quiet and peaceful"
32 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 / night
5. Lillydale Campground And Day Use
"Lillydale sits on Dale Hollow Lake, which -- for some delightful reason -- has serious limits on development."
"We stayed at site #61 - the lake was literally steps away from our door, and it was a no wake zone (the lake comes to a dead-end back by this row of campsites, so there isn't a lot of boat traffic)."
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Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $50 / night
6. Willow Grove Campground
"The sites can be a tight squeeze, we have a 30ft trailer and had a hard time backing in because the trees were so close to the road."
"It has a boat ramp small beach area and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. Water is accessible from multiple points, getting down to the water is easy its a decent climb coming back."
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Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $56 / night
7. Old Mill Camp and General Store
"This property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy."
"The entire property is beautifully landscaped, and you instantly feel completely tucked away from the rest of the world. It is directly across from the entrance of Cummins Falls State Park!"
8. Deep Valley Campground
"Also we brought our dog 🐶 with us and unfortunately he had cut his pad on his paw 🐾 They were very prompt to bring us hydrogen peroxide & Neosporin."
9. Obey River Park
"Obey River Park is a lake front campground on one of the best lakes in Tennessee, Dale Hollow Lake. The waters of Dale Hollow are so clean, clear, and almost turquoise in color."
"Stayed close to the playground. Kids loved playing and being close to the site."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $56 / night
10. Tuscarora Glade
"You are surrounded by trees with a fabulous open spot to view the heavens. Come enjoy this little bit of paradise."
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 25 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 46 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 52 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 57 min from Knoxville, TN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Dale Hollow Lake
648 Reviews of 104 Dale Hollow Lake Campgrounds
MickandKarla W.
LegendLong Branch — Center Hill Lake
A Big-Rig-Friendly COE Worth Returning To
We stayed here overnight on the way to Gatlinburg and three nights on the way back. GPS and signage was good as getting to this COE was easy. Often you don’t know what you’re going to get at a COE i.e. tight roads, low hanging branches etc. This was not the case as the campground (CG) is big rig friendly. For the overnighter, we checked in at the gate and proceeded to back in site 50 with water and electric (50/30/20 AMP). We had no problem backing into site 50 which sits above the creek that runs through the side of the CG. The gravel pad was fairly level(didn’t need any blocks under tires) with a picnic table, fish cleaning station, fire pit and stand up bbq. For the three nights we were in back in site 37, which was along the fence side of the CG. Site 37 had the same picnic table, cleaning table, stand up bbq and fire pit. This site’s pad was plenty long enough so we could put our toy hauler patio down. For both sites we got 1 bar on both Verizon and T-Mobile. As there is no Wifi in this CG, we used starlink. Since our starlink antenna is not hard mounted, we were able to move the antenna around to get a good signal through the trees. We were surprised this COE didn’t sell firewood nor ice. We enjoyed walking our dog around and even did some fly fishing in the adjacent river. We thoroughly enjoyed this COE.
- MickandKarla W.Legend
Whispering Falls RV Park
Great Customer Service and a Walk to Burgess Falls
We originally reserved three nights at Whispering Falls RV Park but changed our plans to an overnight stay with only 24 hours' notice. The staff was very accommodating and changed our reservation without any fees. On travel day, we called to see if we could arrive early since check-in wasn't until 3:00 PM. Again, no problem! Awesome customer service. We followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS along with the directions in our confirmation email, which accounted for a detour due to construction of the new Burgess Falls State Park visitor center. The drive took us along country roads that we wouldn't want to navigate after dark. Check-in was simple, and we entered the gate code and proceeded to back-in site 7. We were impressed with the newer campsites featuring pavers and long pads. Utilities were conveniently placed, making hookups easy. Water pressure was decent at around 45 psi. Campground (CG) WiFi was pretty good at 20.5 Mbps download. We received one bar on both Verizon and T-Mobile, but our T-Mobile Home Internet was unusable, so we set up Starlink. Mature trees surrounded the CG perimeter but didn't cause us any satellite reception issues. Sites were decently spaced, with sites 9 and 10 looking like great choices for those traveling together. There were quite a few seasonal or permanent campers, but their sites were very well maintained. The CG also had a good-sized, unfenced dog area. One nice feature was being able to hear the falls from sites toward the back of the CG. We especially enjoyed being able to walk directly from our campsite into Burgess Falls State Park and access the trails leading to the falls to include bringing our dog on a leash. The store, which also serves as the check-in location, offered fast food, beer, and basic grocery items. Between the excellent customer service, well-maintained sites, and convenient access to the state park, we would definitely stay here again!
Thomas B.
RangerOliver Family Farm
The hosts, Kent and Lisa, were extremely friendly and accommodating. This is a private lot beside their pole barn on level concrete. It fit my 30ft TT perfectly. You'll enjoy time with the horses, chickens, and cows. Great sunsets and sunrises, but better people. Felt like a bed and breakfast but you sleep in your own bed. And just about 30 minutes to Mammoth Cave.
Mark 'Tony' Z.
TravelerObey River Park
Nasty Water
The lakes are way low, so our lakeside campsite was not really. With no flow, the lake stunk and had a slimey feel. Too many motors to paddle, too loud, no privacy. I’ll not visit this one again.
don B.TravelerRagland Bottom
Site 5
Nice campground, spaces are a little tight but not bad. Restrooms are clean.
- jjeanne A.
GuideDavy Crockett Campground
Too expensive for a night
This looks like a nice campground, but I just needed to sleep. I asked for the least expensive site and was told $70. The WiFi didn't even work. Under new ownership and was told it would be getting better. They claim to be the friendliest dog RV Park in America, but they don't even have a dog park so I don't know why they think they're the best.
Raul C.GuideBaileys Point
Beautiful place
Very beautiful and peaceful. The lake water is on point. All clean and well maintained
- RReed E.Guide
Edgar Evins State Park Campground
Unique vehicle platforms and clean showers
Came in later than expected but secondary station still open to register for a site.
Guide to Dale Hollow Lake
Dale Hollow Lake spans over 27,700 acres across the Kentucky-Tennessee border with water depths reaching up to 150 feet in some areas. The lake features numerous coves and inlets ideal for quiet camping, with average summer water temperatures around 80°F. Several campgrounds offer primitive sites without electrical hookups, providing opportunities for more secluded experiences away from RV areas.
What to do
Trout fishing below the dam: At Dale Hollow Damsite, anglers can access the trout-filled Obey River. "Nice half mile paved walk/bike path that takes you past the trout fishing area and back to the campground," notes Gary P., who appreciated the convenient fishing access.
Kayaking in lake coves: Several primitive areas offer direct water access. Andy K. describes his experience at Kemper Flats: "We took a pontoon boat out to Kemper Flats on Dale Hollow lake for a few days relaxing fishing. Primitive site, island with a porta toilet. Camp right on the side of the lake, very quiet and peaceful."
Stargazing in dark sky areas: Pickett County near Dale Hollow Lake is designated as a Dark Sky area. At Tuscarora Glade, Ralph M. notes: "Pickett County Tennessee is one of the few places in the world with a Dark Sky rating, meaning there is little to no light pollution. Tuscarora Glade is so dark at night and the stars are just so brilliant."
What campers like
Lakeside tent camping: Many campers enjoy the tent-only areas with lake access. At Lillydale Campground, Andy K. observed: "I have camped twice at Lillydale campground both times on the island, which is primitive camping but has porta potty toilet hut. Nice sites all are lakeside, only drawback is that you have to park in the parking lot and use one of their carts."
Clean facilities: Despite the remote location, campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. At Obey River Park, Andy K. found that "The bathroom facilities were good, plenty of hot water for showers and the place was kept clean."
Spacious site layouts: Many campgrounds offer well-designed sites. Greg F. described Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park: "The sites are laid out like 8 spokes in a wheel, with plenty of space between sites. The facilities are kept clean. The staff is very helpful, nice and friendly."
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell service is spotty across much of the lake area. Megan C. at Lillydale noted: "We had zero cell phone coverage (our carrier is T-Mobile). However, lack of television or ability to surf the web/social media really didn't bother us much."
Access challenges: Some primitive areas have difficult access roads. At Standing Stone State Park, Beth H. warned: "Be mindful of the notice on the website about entering the park via Hwy 52. That's a legit warning. Thankfully we were aware of that because our GPS tried to take us that way."
Distance from supplies: Many camping areas are far from stores. Allison G. advises: "The road is about 13 miles from the main road so make sure you have everything before you set up camp! The marina does have a convenience store and ice!"
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Multiple playgrounds and water access points make family camping enjoyable. Chastity G. recommends the Dale Hollow Damsite: "It has a park and volleyball area for kids to play at. It is close enough to the small town to pick up anything needed."
Swimming areas: Several areas offer controlled swimming spots for safer family water play. Shannon W. shares about Willow Grove: "The beach and swimming area is clean and the water is crystal clear."
Dog friendly campgrounds: Nearly all campgrounds around Dale Hollow Lake welcome pets, but specific sites work better for dogs. At Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, Jovee S. observed: "Lots of wildlife around," making it important to keep pets leashed, especially at dawn and dusk when wildlife is most active.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: For RVers needing more space, Beth H. recommends: "If I could do anything different, I would have stayed at one of the paved sites (I believe they were 66-70, 72, and 73), as the gravels from our site certainly got tracked all through the bus."
Limited utility hookups: Many sites offer partial hookups only. Kenny P. notes about Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park: "Campground parallels the Obey River. Plenty of fish opportunities from boat, kayak, wading and shoreline. Campsites have plenty of shade but restroom/shower houses could use some repair/updating."
Backing challenges: Some sites have difficult approaches for larger RVs. Beth H. warns: "Although our campsite was listed as 42 foot in length, my very experienced in driving a trailer husband had to take several attempts to back in due to trees closely lining the road and drop offs on the side of the road."
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