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Primitive camping is available on select islands. Be sure to look for the white Carsonite post bearing a tent symbol and camping rules before unpacking gear and equipment. Firewood quarantines are currently in effect. Firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site.
We thank Percy Priest so much for being the spot for our first Black Moga session. We had a beautiful turnout dispute the weather showing signs of not playing fair! Nonetheless, a great view with even a greater vibe. Definitely took our boat on the water to vibe. Sweet serenity!
Get yourself a boat, some friends, and some drinks. This lake is an awesome hangout for swimming and just lounging around if you have a boat. The water is quite warm from late spring to early autumn. Definitely worth a few trips with a group of friends.
I love this lake! I've been coming here off and on for 35 years. The history is fascinating, and it's just the beginning. It sits atop what was an old dying town but once the county seat (I think).
If you're in Nashville, take a day and spend it on this lake. The main body is wide open, but the lake has a number of craggy tributaries and islands. Fishing for striper and bass - exceptional. I've seen stripers in the 50 lb range. And the fishing is great below the dam, tooPontoon boat rentals area avail, and a day spent in the sun swimming and hanging out - ideal.
TVA built the lake. When they flooded the valley the lake didn't fill to the level it was supposed to, because nobody noticed the network of caves under the surface that also had to fill up.
We were there for Easter and The trails were a little unkempt and there was no warning of how bad the flooding would be and we had to turn back. I definitely can tell this place would have been more enjoyable if we came at a different time. The best part was someone left some little fairy doors all along the trail. My daughter and I enjoyed looking for them.
