About Lillydale Campground and Day Use
Number of accommodations: 112
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (375)
What Guests Are Saying
Lillydale Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests appreciate the water access for swimming and boating, as well as the stunning views and tranquility of the area. While some guests have noted issues with certain camp hosts and the lack of nearby amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lillydale Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests appreciate the water access for swimming and boating, as well as the stunning views and tranquility of the area. While some guests have noted issues with certain camp hosts and the lack of nearby amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Jaime N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Lillydale Campground
Let me start by saying the facilities and grounds are beautiful. However that’s where the positives end, the campground host and his wife were an absolute night mare, we had the same experience last year and we’re hoping things had changed as we are locals and usually camp here multiple times a year. We were border line harassed by him and his wife peaking around our 4 camp sites all week looking for reason to chastise our group including the 5 children. At one point even at attempting to knock on the door at 10pm over a car parked where it had been parked all day. He then went on to complain about our handicap golf cart(with proper placard) and continued to watching us to find any reason to complain. The people camping around us even began to joke about it because he couldn’t stay away. Since this experience I have talked to other locals who’ve experienced the same treatment for trying to have a fun family weekend, i will not be back to this camp ground until the hosts change, and highly discourage anyone from visiting unless you like being talked to like a child and watched on your vacation. Hopefully the Corp will pay attention to this and other negative reviews because I would love to be able to camp here again, but until then we will be at willow grove.
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Lillydale Campground
Great Place Friendly Staff
Olivia C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lillydale Campground
My boyfriend and I absolutely love Lillydale. Both the camping facilities and the day use area are always so clean and beautiful. Camping here every year from now on.
David C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Lillydale Campground
We had a nice time with no problems.
Jamie S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Lillydale Campground
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Tonyoa A
VerifiedJuly 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lillydale Campground
First time camping there and loved it !
Megan C
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Lillydale Campground
Our family just returned from a 4-day stay at Lillydale and we couldn't have been more pleased. We stayed at site #61 - the lake was literally steps away from our door, and it was a no wake zone (the lake comes to a dead-end back by this row of campsites, so there isn't a lot of boat traffic). I felt completely comfortable with my kids swimming just off-shore next to our site. The campground was pristine - we saw staff members come around periodically cleaning out fire rings and blowing stray gravels back into the sites. There weren't many extra amenities - we noticed a playground and a few bathhouses with laundry available. There was no wifi or cable/TV connection and we had zero cell phone coverage (our carrier is T-Mobile). However, lack of television or ability to surf the web/social media really didn't bother us much. Our family of 4 (two adults, a teen and a tween) spent most of our time kayaking, biking, fishing, and swimming and were just fine with that.
I will note that the lack of connectivity, although refreshing, was a little terrifying for me simply for lack of text and calling ability - we left several animals back home and were nervous about problems with them or family not being able to get in touch with us, which is why I'm rating 4/5 stars. Other than that, this campground was perfection for us.
Our lot was gravel and almost perfectly level - we didn't have to do anything other than back in and connect our water and power.
We have a rather unconventional RV (a converted school bus - @thesouthernskoolie on Instagram), and had no problems with anyone in the campground - lots of positive curiosity from staff and other campers! Sometimes with a bus you get some weird reactions, but everyone at Lillydale was wonderful. :)
If I could do anything different, I would have stayed at one of the paved sites (I believe they were 66-70, 72, and 73), as the gravel from our site certainly got tracked all through the bus.
We will definitely be back!
Samantha W
VerifiedJune 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Lillydale Campground
It's very pretty and the staff are very friendly.
Uwe T
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lillydale Campground
Beautiful campground, great sites. On of my favourite campgrounds
Dusty H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lillydale Campground
Nice campground, enjoyed the lake with a boat launch and parking space next to the ramp. Good internet service for communication, movies and laptop.
Location Lillydale Campground and Day Use
Address:
Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Allons, TN, 38541
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6044 / -85.3025
Elevation: 202 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- We look forward to your visit. Please ensure your camping party and visiting guests either receive a copy of the confirmation or are advised of our policies.
- Firewood Policy – Campers may only burn certified heat treated firewood, commercial fire logs, kiln-dried, unpainted, unstained lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance, or dead and downed branches in the area adjacent to the campsite. View the Nashville District Firewood Policy STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails; follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats, and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
- Title 36 Rules and Regulations are enforced at Dale Hollow Lake. For more information visit US Army Corps of Engineers Rules and Regulations for Water Resources Projects.
- Alcohol is not permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Each campsite is provided for two pre-paid vehicle entry. Additional vehicles, or visitors to campers are charged a fee per vehicle per day.
- All equipment and vehicles must be located on the designated site pad. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.
- Gates are closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Plan your arrival accordingly. Register at the campground office prior to occupying your site. When arriving during office closed hours, follow the instructions posted in the window. Return the next day to register and check-in. Late arrivals should call the park at 931-823-4155.
- Holders of the American the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass must present the discount pass and one form of photo identification upon arrival. If the proper documentation is not provided, the full recreation use fee must be paid to use the facility. If a customer makes more than one reservation for the same location and date(s), the discount will only apply to the site the pass owner occupies. The pass owner must be present the duration of the camping stay in order for the full discount to be applied.
- Domestic pets (dogs/cats only) are permitted and must be leashed, controlled and attended at all times with proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by the pet.
- Day Use Area: a $5 vehicle fee per day is charged for the day-use area; $2 per walk-in. Credit card payments only at the automated pay station.
- Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies are followed at this park. These policies can be reviewed here.
- If you need assistance during your stay, call 931-823-4155. Our contact information is located under the Contact section of this website or on park bulletin boards.
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