Boat-in access defines the camping experience at Mitchell Creek, where the Army Corps of Engineers manages this primitive site on Dale Hollow Lake. Campers must arrive by watercraft, making this destination accessible only to those with boats or watercraft rentals. The site allows campfires and operates on a paid reservation system.
The primitive designation means facilities remain minimal, focusing on the essentials for overnight stays. Mitchell Creek sits within the broader Dale Hollow Recreation Area, positioning campers for lake-based recreation including fishing, swimming, and paddling. For additional camping options, the area includes camping near Dale Hollow Recreation Area accessible by vehicle.
Description
This is a Boat-In Site. Tent Camping ONLY. Please bring garbage bags. This site is Pack It In-pack it Out. Bring your own drinking water.
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Map & DirectionsMitchell Creek is located in Tennessee near Dale Hollow Lake
Coordinates
36.517747336887034 N
85.37875429899893 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 50 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 58 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 12 min from Elizabethtown, KY
