Obey River Park, near Monroe, Tennessee, is a fantastic spot for families and friends looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With its lakeside sites, you can kick back and soak in the stunning views of Dale Hollow Lake, known for its clear waters and excellent fishing opportunities.

The campground offers a range of amenities, including picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, with one camper noting, “The bathroom facilities were good, plenty of hot water for showers and the place was kept clean.” Plus, the playground nearby keeps the kids entertained while you relax.

If you're up for some adventure, you can easily launch your kayak or boat right from your site, making it a breeze to hit the water. While some campers mentioned a need for more shade, the spacious sites ensure you won’t feel cramped. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Obey River Park has everything you need for a memorable camping experience.

## Overview

 Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach. 
## 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. Obey River is the most popular campground and day-use area on Dale Hollow Lake. This is a vacation destination for camping, boating, skiing, fishing and beach-goers. The site is conveniently located next to a small community hosting restaurants, history and several marinas.
## Natural Features

 Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year. The dam is located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities. In the late fall through early spring, the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs. Dale Hollow hosts the second largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. During migration seasons the call of the sandhill crane is often heard overhead. Lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of one up close, as they often land near the campground. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The nearby towns of Byrdstown and Pall Mall, Tennessee, offer historic sites and tours. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Memorial is located near Byrdstown, Tennessee. Hull, a great statesman, is most widely remembered as a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the father of the United Nations. The Sergeant Alvin York Home Place, home of the World War I hero, is located in Pall Mall, Tennessee. The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 35 miles from the campground. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi, producing 1.5 million trout annually. The hatchery is open to visitors daily. 
## Charges & Cancellations

 Full rules and reservation policies for fees associated with changes and cancellations can be found at [https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies][1] There is no fee to make a reservation. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A $10 service fee may be charged to changes made to an existing reservation (see full policies for when this is applicable). Day of arrival cancellations or adjustments must be made by calling the park. A customer who cancels a standard campsite reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Customers who cancel a group overnight campsite reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation (picnic shelter) less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first nights recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility. Applicable fees, including service/cancellation fees and change fees, are non-refundable and subject to change. No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the campground. Early departures must depart and drop their tag before the checkout time in order to receive a refund for the unused day. 

[1]: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

Obey River Park

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 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. I have been on this lake a few times, and I have never seen a dock other than at a marina. I have never seen any trash in it either. Dale Hollow is known for great fishing and boating as well. The campground is pretty large and just about every site has a lake view, and many are lake front with lake access. If you get a lakefront site you can throw your kayak or float in right at your site. You can’t go wrong in site selection. The campground was full, but the sites have enough space to not feel crowded, with the exception of a few of the interior loop sites. Bathrooms were clean and functional, but could use an update. Cell service is very spotty. Great campground on a very nice lake!

Lakefront Goodness

Nice level campgrounds very close to the water. 

Needs more shade

Had a nice week camping in a tent right on the side of the lake. The bathroom facilities were good, plenty of hot water for showers and the place was kept clean.
When we stayed it was nice and quiet during the first week of the season.

Nice campsite with good lakeside sites

We loved our camping spot at Obey River .  We had a group site and it was wonderful.

Great

Went camping at obey!   Stayed close to the playground.  Kids loved playing and being close to the site.   

This is a beautiful campground! Very Family oriented.  The park attendants are so nice and welcome families and will help you in any way!  We love going here and feel so safe because the sheriff department  along with the attendants are always coming through.  Some of the nicest attendants, always has a smile and willing to help in any way!

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