WILLOW GROVE CAMPGROUND
Allons, Tennessee · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About
Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.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 dense canopy of forest, and several hiking trails snake through the landscape and along the lake shore. The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridgetop and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. It is an ideal trail for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground.Willow Grove Campground features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) site and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience. The nearby sunken foundation of the historic Willow Grove School House provides a popular destination for scuba divers. A swimming beach, volleyball court and playground provide additional recreational opportunities. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period. Site Type Definitions: An RV Site is a paved/concrete site for wheeled camping units such as motorhome, fifth wheel, pull trailer and pop-up campers. RV sites are not suitable for tents. A Standard Site is one with a fine gravel surface pad. It will accommodate wheeled units and tents. A Tent Site will accommodate tents only. Group Standard Electric is a group camping site (41 & 42). One fee for both sites. ATB pass discounts do not apply. View cancellation policies as group site refund policies differ from standard sites. Group Shelter Electric Site is the picnic shelter. For site specifics such as site measurements, parking and if the site is level, be sure to review the Information text at the bottom of each specific site page. All camping equipment and
Directions
From Byrdstown, Tennessee, take Highway 111 south for about 13 miles. Turn north on 294/Willow Grove Road (at Big Springs Market) and continue for about 16 miles, then turn right into the camp entrance, just before Willow Grove Marina. It is recommended that visitors do not rely soley on GPS or Mapquest to reach the park.
Location
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Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City / area
- Allons
- Agency
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Parent area
- Dale Hollow Lake
- Campsites
- 82
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $26–$56 / night
- Rating
- 4.53 / 5 (188 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Nearby campgrounds
- LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND AND DAY USE 4.0 km away · dump mentioned
- PLEASANT GROVE RECREATION AREA 10.3 km away
- DALE HOLLOW DAMSITE 11.6 km away · dump mentioned
- DALE HOLLOW LAKE - PRIMITIVE CAMPING 12.4 km away
- OBEY RIVER PARK 16.8 km away · dump mentioned
- ROARING RIVER PARK 34.7 km away