Pleasant Grove Recreation Area

About

Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use only facility located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in Clay County, Tennessee. Situated on a scenic peninsula with exceptional views of Dale Hollow Dam, the area provides access to one of the region's premier fishing and boating destinations. Dale Hollow Lake spans 27,700 surface acres with 620 miles of shoreline and is renowned for yielding the world record smallmouth bass. The facility includes a large reservable group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills, making it suitable for family gatherings and group outings. Flush toilets and drinking water are available on site. A boat ramp provides convenient lake access for boating, water skiing, and fishing. The nearby Obey River below the dam offers excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing. No overnight camping is permitted at Pleasant Grove Recreation Area. Day-use fees are $5 per vehicle or $2 per walk-in, payable by credit card only at the automated pay station. The adjacent Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is open daily for visitors.

Directions

From Celina, Tennessee, turn northeast on Route 53 and continue for 4 miles. Turn right on Old Route 53 at the Cedar Hill/Pleasant Grove exit and follow signs to the park. GPS and online mapping services may be unreliable for this location.