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PLEASANT GROVE RECREATION AREA (TN), TN

Description

MAINLAND DAY USE AREA OPEN-INCLUDES LAUNCHING, SWIMMING, AND PICNIC SHELTER. ISLAND PORTION OF THE AREA IS CLOSED, NO CAMPING. Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is located on a peninsula of the pristine Dale Hollow Lake, 2 miles north of Celina, TN. A picnic shelter is available for reservation. Other amenities include picnicking, a boat launch, and delineated swimming area. The picnic shelter measures 20'x40' and contains 5 picnic tables. Other shelter amenities include pedestal grill, barbecue pit, and water. Electric is not available.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Bridge
  • Comfort Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Restroom
  • Scenery
  • Swimming
  • Trails

Alerts and Important Information

This is a family Day Use Area, open 6am - 10pm -alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Pets are welcome but must be leashed, attended at all times and pet wastes removed. Only the picnic shelter is reservable with a two-day minimum advance reservation. The shelter reservation fee is for the use of the shelter; it does not include day use fees. All vehicles entering the area will be charged the posted day use fee per vehicle-use the honor vault. Parking is limited and is first-come, first-served. Carpooling encouraged. There is no overnight camping at this area. All picnic items must be removed daily.

Getting There:

Pleasant Grove Recreation Area (TN)
1170 CEDAR HILL ROAD
Celina TN 38551

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.53417, -85.43583

From Celina, TN, go northeast on SR 53 for 4 miles, turn right on Old SR 53 at Cedar Hill/Pleasant Grove, exit following signs into the campground. It is recommended that you DO NOT use MAPQUEST for directions.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (931)243-3136

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • Lillydale campground and Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park are pickup points for the annual Dale Hollow Lake Eagle watch. Held on the third and fourth Saturday of January, eagle enthusiasts are transported by open barge in search of wintering bald eagles. The eagle watch tours are free, but advance reservations are required. Advance reservations will be accepted beginning on Nov. 15th prior to scheduled watch. For more information and special event dates, contact the Resource Manager's Office at (931) 243-3136, 7am until 4pm CST. on Jan 17 2009
  • Lillydale campground and Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park are pickup points for the annual Dale Hollow Lake Eagle watch. Held on the third and fourth Saturday of January, eagle enthusiasts are transported by open barge in search of wintering bald eagles. The eagle watch tours are free, but advance reservations are required. Advance reservations will be accepted beginning on Nov. 15th prior to scheduled watch. For more information and special event dates, contact the Resource Manager's Office at (931) 243-3136, 7am until 4pm CST. on Jan 24 2009
  • Kids Fishing Rodeo: Kids 15 and under join us at the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery the first Saturday after the first Monday in June from 8am until 12pm. Fish will be caught and prizes will be given. Event held in cooperation with the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery. For more information and special events dates, contact the Resource Manager's Office at (931) 243-3136, 7am until 4pm CST. on Jun 06 2009
  • Lakeshore Cleanup: Held the last Saturday in September. Show your appreciation for your public lands. Join others in helping clean up the shorelines of Dale Hollow Lake. Registration begins at 8am. Trash bags provided. A free cookout with door prizes will be held at 2pm for all cleanup participants. For more information and special event dates, contact the Resource Manager's Office at (931) 243-3136, 7am until 4pm CST. on Sep 26 2009