Openings · last 7 days
34
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 34 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232623
When Lillydale Campground and Day Use reopens
Lillydale Campground and Day Use's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
62
Openings · last 90 days
62
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 62 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 22 of 62 detected openings (35.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in the facility's local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–10 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 070 | 6 | 9.7% |
| 062 | 5 | 8.1% |
| 049 | 3 | 4.8% |
| 060 | 3 | 4.8% |
| 050 | 3 | 4.8% |
Site 070 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 6. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026 · of 113 monitored sites
Of the 339 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 160 open for online reservation · 177 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
52.8% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 160 of 339 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026Not open online52.8%
Open site-dates160 / 339
Reserved (of online inventory)177 / 337
Weekday openings0
Weekend openings159
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 0 fall on weekdays and 159 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 159 open site-nights on mapped sites; 160 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 160 of 339 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 112 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 3 |
| 002 | 3 |
| 003 | 3 |
| 004 | 3 |
| 005 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| L1-Picnic Shelter | 1 |
This day-use unit currently has 1 reservation date available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
159 open site-nights across 97 sites at Lillydale Campground and Day Use, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
112 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 31 2-night, 31 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 77 ft. 81 sites take 25 ft, 65 sites take 35 ft, 55 sites take 40 ft. 27 sites of 112 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
Showing 60 of 97 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 65 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 002 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 003 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 004 | 36 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 005 | 49 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 006 | 21 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 017 | 30 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 021 | 32 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 023 | 33 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 030 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 039 | 28 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 064 | 32 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 068 | 25 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 071 | 22 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 076 | 44 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 077 | 33 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 078 | 46 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 082 | 42 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 086 | 42 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 087 | 43 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 090 | 49 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 093 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 094 | 33 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 095 | 39 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 096 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 098 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 103 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 108 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 109 & 110 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 111 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 113 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20 |
| 007 | 25 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 008 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 009 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 010 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 011 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 012 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 018 | 30 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 019 | 53 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 020 | 22 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 024 | 35 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 025 | 21 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 026 | 50 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 027 | 26 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 028 | 32 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 031 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 032 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 034 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 035 | 48 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 036 | 55 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 037 | 54 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 038 | 54 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 040 | 35 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 041 | 46 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 043 | 64 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 044 | 63 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 045 | 74 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
Day-use inventory
1 available reservation date across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1-Picnic Shelter | 1 | 1 date | Sep 20 |
About Lillydale Campground and Day Use
Recreation
Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In addition to yielding the world record smallmouth bass and being known as a trophy smallmouth lake, the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam is also known for excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Boating and water skiing are also popular activities, and with 27,700 surface acres of water and 620 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of space for campers to explore the lake. Secluded tie-ups are located around the shore, offering campers a peaceful nature experience.
The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and a hiking trail snakes through the landscape and along the lake shore. Lillydale hosts the best lake view of any campground on Dale Hollow Lake, with the most waterfront campsites.
The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridge-top and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. The trail is ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground.
Facilities
Lillydale Campground features 112 single party campsites, one group island tent camping (double party) site, and one large group picnic shelter located in the day use. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.
Two boat ramps, two volleyball courts and two swimming beaches offer 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 Tent Island Area Nonelectric is a group camping site (109 & 110) on the island. 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 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:
30 Amp Service and Water Hookups on sites 68, 71, 74, 78-93 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on sites 16-67, 69-70, 72-73, 75-77, 94-99 Accessible & Paved Site: 93 Paved Sites: 66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 73 Tent Only Sites: 2, 3, 8-15, 23, 31, 32, 34, 101-115 Island Camping Sites 110-115. Remote Park and Walk-In. No electric or water hookup on Island Group camping site: 109 & 110; ATB pass discounts do not apply. Visitors to Campers will be charged a per vehicle per day fee Fees and site conditions 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.
Natural Features
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.
Centrally located on Dale Hollow near the Tennessee-Kentucky State boarder, Lillydale was named one of the National Recreation Reservation Service's Top Ten Most Scenic Campgrounds to visit.
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. For a short time surrounding the Labor Day holiday, Purple Martins put on quite a show as thousands of these birds darken the evening sky. Needing to roost, they are using the small island adjacent to Lillydale campground as a layover during their migration south.
Nearby Attractions
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is located 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.
113 monitored sitesRVs up to 77 ft95 with hookups25 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
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 another 13 miles, then turn right onto Lillydale Road and continue to the entrance. It is recommended that visitors do not rely soley on GPS or Mapquest to reach the park.
Resource Manager'S Office, Dale Hollow Lake, Celina, TN 38551931-823-4155 CAMPGROUND; 931-243-3136 RESOURCE MANAGER'S OFFICE, DALE HOLLOW LAKE
BirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater Sports
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
Reservations for Lillydale Campground and Day Use are made through Recreation.gov. 160 of 339 tracked site-dates are currently open (47.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 62 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
Campsite Sniper detected 34 site-date openings at Lillydale Campground and Day Use in the last 7 days, 62 over 30 days and 62 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
31 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Lillydale Campground and Day Use fit a 35-foot RV?
65 of the 112 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 77 ft. 85 of those 112 sites have a recorded maximum length and 27 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
September 2026, with 160 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 339.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-10 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Lillydale Campground and Day Use?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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