Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234782
When Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping reopens
Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
87
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 87 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 01:00 and 03:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 36 of 87 detected openings (41.4%). 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 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7–25.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20C State Line Island C (Kentucky Side) | 14 | 16.1% |
| 15 Sherman Hollow | 13 | 14.9% |
| 27 County Line Island | 11 | 12.6% |
| 26 Noel Island | 10 | 11.5% |
| 21 State Line Point | 7 | 8.0% |
Site 20C State Line Island C (Kentucky Side) had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 6,771 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 6,466 open for online reservation · 122 reserved · 183 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 37 monitored sites, 36 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
4.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6,466 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online4.5%
Open site-nights6,466 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)122 / 6,588
Weekday openings3,205
Weekend openings2,346
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,205 fall on weekdays and 2,346 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 5,551 open site-nights on mapped sites; 6,466 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 1,116 of 1,147 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 31 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 29 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 28 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 28 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 31 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 31 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 31 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 30 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 28 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 31 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 30 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 13A Geiger Island (Hill Top) | 183 |
| 13B Geiger Island (Island Point) | 183 |
| 14 Moore Hollow Point | 183 |
| 15 Sherman Hollow | 183 |
| 16 Casey Creek Point | 183 |
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.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
5,551 open site-nights across 31 sites at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 55 2-night, 54 3-night, 48 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 13A Geiger Island (Hill Top) .
All 31 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Geiger Island (Hill Top) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 13B Geiger Island (Island Point) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 14 Moore Hollow Point | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 15 Sherman Hollow | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 16 Casey Creek Point | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 17 Jarvis Point | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 22 Rayburn Point | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 23 Jones Chapel | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 26 Noel Island | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 2B Red Oak Ridge B (Barn & Corral) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 2C Red Oak Ridge C (Storm Shelter) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 3A Sewell Bend A (1st Finger Upstream from Dam) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 3B Sewell Bend B (2nd Finger Upstream from Dam) | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 29 Jouett Creek Point | Not recorded | None | 182 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +170 more |
| 20B State Line Island B (Tennessee Side) | Not recorded | None | 181 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 20C State Line Island C (Kentucky Side) | Not recorded | None | 181 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 27 County Line Island | Not recorded | None | 181 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 28 West Fork Ashburn Creek | Not recorded | None | 181 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 12 Anderson Point | Not recorded | None | 180 | 163 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +168 more |
| 19 Cactus Island | Not recorded | None | 180 | 155 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +168 more |
| 21 State Line Point | Not recorded | None | 180 | 156 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +168 more |
| 30 Jackson Creek Island | Not recorded | None | 180 | 176 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more |
| 18 Huffakre Branch | Not recorded | None | 179 | 156 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +167 more |
| 1 Mitchell Creek-Boat In Only | Not recorded | None | 179 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 20A State Line Island A (Tennessee Side) | Not recorded | None | 179 | 75 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +167 more |
| 3C Sewell Bend C (3rd Finger Upstream from Dam) | Not recorded | None | 179 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 9 Graveyard Island | Not recorded | None | 174 | 130 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16 +162 more |
| 11 Hendrick's Creek | Not recorded | None | 167 | 163 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29 +155 more |
| 25 Phillip's Island | Not recorded | None | 166 | 145 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +154 more |
| 5B Kemper Flats B | Not recorded | None | 165 | 132 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +153 more |
| 5A Kemper Flats A | Not recorded | None | 158 | 124 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +146 more |
About Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping
Overview
Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over 620 miles of shoreline. Campsites are located in both the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by country road.
Campers are advised that these areas are remote, primitive sites. Toilets are vault/pit type outhouses. Campers desiring on-site attendant, security and law enforcement services are encouraged to use developed campgrounds where such services are provided. These services are not provided for primitive camping.
Recreation
Dale Hollow Lake, with its crystal clear water and forested hillsides, is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities and holds the world record for smallmouth bass and is known as a trophy smallmouth lake. Boating and water skiing are 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.
Facilities
Primitive camping sites are remote and accessible by boat; a few have vehicle access. Each location is designated and marked. Each area has a vault or pit type toilet and a ground grill or fire circle. Tent camping is permissible within the designated areas. Cove Creek, Eagle Creek Ferry, Gunnel's Camp, Jones Chapel, Red Oak Ridge A, and Taylors Ford are the only locations which provide for vehicle access, all other sites are boat in only. All areas are considered pack-it-in, pack-it-out locations with minimal services. Campers are expected to bring plenty of water and garbage bags. Cove Creek is the only location with drinking water.
Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.
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 three 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.
37 monitored sites1 FCFS siteNo hookups31 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 60
Getting there
Camping locations are dispersed throughout Dale Hollow Lake. Reference primitive camping map or site details for information on how to get to the specific site. Mailing and contact information is for the Resource Manager's Office. GPS Coordinates listed above is the location of the Resource Manager's Office in Celina, TN. It is NOT the location of the camping site.
Resource Managers Office, Dale Hollow Lake, 540 Dale Hollow Dam Road, Celina, TN 38551DALE HOLLOW LAKE RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE-931-243-3136. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CONTACTS: CLAY COUNTY 931-243-3266 OVERTON COUNTY 931-823-5404 PICKETT COUNTY 931-864-3210 CLINTON COUNTY 606-387-5111 CUMBERLAND COUNTY 270-864-4141
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
Reservations for Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 6,466 of 6,771 tracked site-nights are open (95.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 87 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site 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 campground 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 Nov 2, 2026 19:20 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 Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping in the last 7 days, 17 over 30 days and 87 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
54 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 13A Geiger Island (Hill Top) . Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
December 2026, with 1,116 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,147.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7-25.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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