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The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and several hiking trails snake through the landscape and along the lake shore.
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 vehicles are to be located on the designated site pad or parking areas.
**General Site Notes:**
* 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on all sites EXCEPT tent only sites
* Tent Only Sites: 55-70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81
* Paved Site: 7
* Accessible Site: 7
* Sites with Electric and Water Hookups Include: 1-49, 71-72, 74, 76, 78-79, 82-88
* Group camping site: 41 & 42; ATB pass discounts do not apply
* Visitors to Campers will be charged $3 per vehicle per day
* Fees are subject to change
A **Wi-Fi hub** is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mobile device for making future reservations or current reservation adjustments when the registration center is closed.
**Willow Grove Campground is adjacent to Willow Grove Marina. The park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire. Visitors using the marina are subject to operating policies and any launch/parking fees associated with the marina.**
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.
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 32 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.
Full rules and reservation policies for fees associated with changes and cancellations can be found at
* 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).
* 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 night’s 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.
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.
Payment will be limited to online or credit card transactions only.
This is absolutely paradise, where people care about and are willing to help you out. Just simply very friendly people and the most beautiful place in the world. LOVE IT!! Always go there so much relaxing and fun.
This hidden gem is incredible! Whoever designed it loves camping and campers. First visit but most definitely not our last. The Marina was well stocked and a destination in and of itself! So many sites have great water views!! Love love love!!!
First visit here for Memorial Day weekend. Pretty scenery. Bathrooms were pretty clean. My wife said her showers were cold in the new facility I had no problem in mine. Courtesy dock is well maintained. Decent spots for land fishing. Nice trail right next door to campground if you enjoy hiking.
Willow Grove is beautiful, and fun. I went 2 weekends in a row because I enjoyed camping there so much. The staff at the check- in are very friendly, there are electric and non electric campsites to choose from. I've stayed on both, and enjoyed the non electric quite a bit. My campsite was #66 this past weekend and I LOVED the shade I had around my tent. I was closer to the water, and shower house, which also has a free on site washer and dryer so you can have clean clothes all throughout your camping experience. There is a dock store past the campsite that was expensive but nice and convenient, and their food was great. If you decide to try their breakfast, order the bacon breakfast wrap. It is so good! I love willow grove campground and plan to keep going back every year :)
