Pleasant Grove Day Use
Bulletin Board Welcome to Pleasant Grove
Bulletin Board with lake map and beach rules
PLEASANT GROVE DAY USE SWINGING BRIDGE
PLEASANT GROVE RECREATION AREA SWIM AREA

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About Pleasant Grove Recreation Area

Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Reviews (3)

What Guests Are Saying

The Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is enjoyable, but there is a need for clearer reservation signage. This would help prevent others from using reserved shelters without permission. Overall, the experience is positive but could benefit from improved communication regarding reservations.

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Daniel R

July 26, 2025

4

It’s great just wished they would of posted reserved so people would stop trying to use my shelter without asking

Daniel R

July 26, 2025

4

It’s great just wished they would of posted reserved so people would stop trying to use my shelter without asking

Daniel R

July 26, 2025

4

It’s great just wished they would of posted reserved so people would stop trying to use my shelter without asking

Location & Directions for Pleasant Grove Recreation Area

Pleasant Grove Day Use Area, Celina, TN 38551 United States

Elevation: 207 ft

Getting There

From Celina, Tennessee, turn northeast on Route 53 and continue for 4 mi. Turn right on Old Route 53 at the Cedar Hill/Pleasant Grove exit and follow signs to the park.
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Nearest town

Celina, TN - 5.1 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Contact the Resource Manager's Office for last minute reservations.

General

  • We look forward to your visit. Please ensure your visiting guests either receive a copy of the confirmation or are advised of our policies.
  • Visitors are expected to be aware of General Park Rules. For more information visit US Army Corps of Engineers Rules and Regulations for Water Resources Projects.&nbsp;

Site types & loops

  • Camping is not allowed; this area is for day use only.

Fees & deposits

  • There is a $5 fee for vehicles and a $2 fee for walk-ins, payable by credit card only.

Safety & rules

  • Alcohol is not allowed in the area.

Fires & fuel

  • Only certified heat-treated firewood or certain natural wood is allowed for picnicking.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed but must be leashed and waste must be disposed of properly.

Vehicles & parking

  • Only vehicles with valid licenses are allowed.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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