Dover
This is a day-use area only, not a campground. No overnight camping is permitted. The group picnic shelter is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. No restroom facilities are available on site.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 7:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
SVROHX The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Montgomery County in Middle Tennessee... Stewart County in Middle Tennessee... Northeastern Houston County in Middle Tennessee... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 720 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Dover, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Cumberland City, Land Between The Lakes, and Indian Mound.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 5:09PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE CANNON CHEATHAM CLAY CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB DICKSON FENTRESS HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS JACKSON MACON MONTGOMERY OVERTON PERRY PICKETT PUTNAM ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SMITH STEWART SUMNER TROUSDALE WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, DICKSON, DOVER, ERIN, FRANKLIN, GAINESBORO, GALLATIN, GOODLETTSVILLE, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, JAMESTOWN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON, LINDEN, LIVINGSTON, LOBELVILLE, MCEWEN, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, NASHVILLE, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, PEGRAM, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE RIDGE, WAVERLY, AND WOODBURY.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Dover is a day-use recreation area situated on the shores of Lake Barkley in Stewart County, Tennessee. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this facility provides a scenic spot for group gatherings, picnics, and enjoying the lake. The group shelter accommodates about 35 people and has space for 10 vehicles, with amenities including electric lights and a water spigot. Popular activities at Dover include fishing, boating, and picnicking. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot deer, raccoons, and golden eagles in the area. The site is located near Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army secured their first significant victory during the Civil War. Note: This is a day-use area only. No overnight camping is permitted, and there are no restroom facilities on site. The group shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Nashville or St. Louis, take I-24 to Clarksville. Take Exit 8 for TN-237 W for 2.4 miles. Turn right onto Warfield Blvd for 1.6 miles, continue onto 101st Airborne Parkway for 6.3 miles, then continue onto TN-347 Parkway for 4.5 miles. Turn right onto US-79 S for 24.2 miles. Turn right on W. Spring St for 466 feet, turn right at the first cross street onto Hood St for 500 feet, then turn right onto Forrest St for 200 feet.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (270) 362-4236 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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