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from All Directions!

When striking out for Dale Hollow Lake you will find easy access from all directions, whether coming from the north, south, east, or west.

With interstates funneling travelers from major cities and rural areas alike, your direction of travel can be effortlessly plotted.

From the north or south, I65 and I75 will get you heading in the right direction, while I40 running east and west also leads to Dale Hollow.

For more, check out the summaries below!

Learn how to gain easy ACCESS to Dale Hollow from any direction with these summaries!

FROM THE NORTHWEST

When traveling from the area northwest of Dale Hollow Lake, I-65 is your main route south until you reach Exit 53 at Cave City, KY where you follow Hwy 90 East through Glasgow, KY, before picking up Hwy 163 South through Tompkinsville, KY and continuing on Hwy 51 South & Hwy 52 East to Celina, TN.

FROM THE NORTHEAST

When traveling from the area northeast of Dale Hollow Lake, I-75 is your main route south until you reach exit Exit 62 at Mt. Vernon, KY where you head southwest using Hwy 25, Hwy 461, Hwy 80, Hwy 914, & Hwy 1247 through Burnside, KY, before taking Hwy 90 West to Burkesville, KY & Hwy 53 South to Celina, TN, 

FROM THE SOUTHWEST

When traveling from the area southwest of Dale Hollow Lake, I-65 is your main route north until you reach Nashville.  There you will join travelers coming from the West on I-40 East to travel to Exit 280, where you will find a short trip north awaiting on Hwy 56 and Hwy 53–which lead you into Celina, TN.

FROM THE SOUTHEAST

When traveling from the area southeast of Dale Hollow Lake, I-75 is the route north until you reach Chattanooga, TN.  There take Exit 4 & head north on Hwy 153 to Hwy 27 & Hwy 111.  As those from the East (1-40 West) join you in Cookeville, TN, proceed to Livingston, TN, where Hwy 52 West takes you to Celina, TN.

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MARINAS

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BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

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