Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Percy Priest, Cordell Hull, Old Hickory, Watts Bar, whichever you visit, each are a great place for recreation in Tennessee!

Center Hill is one of the best! - In fact, Center Hill is one of the cleanest in Tennessee, not to mention it is centrally located in the middle of the state.

Center Hill is the home for many famous music stars and celebrities. Visit beautiful Center Hill; it's likely you may see one of your favorite country singers!

Check out the information below on the area and the activities offered.

Center Hill Information, Links, Marinas, Army Corp Recreation Areas and More:

Commercial Marinas:

Center Hill Marina 615-548-4315

Edgar Evins Marina 931-858-5695

Hurricane Marina 931-858-4084

Hidden Harbor Marina 615-597-8800

Four Seasons Marina 615-597-7000

Pates Ford Marina 615-597-4807

Sligo Marina 615-597-5245

State Parks:

Edgar Evins State Park 931-858-2446

Rock Island State Park 615-686-2471

US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas

Visit our About us Page where you can view Center Hill campsite information and availability. You can even book a reservation on-line.

Long Branch 615-548-8002

Floating Mill 931-858-4845

Holmes Creek 615-597-7191

Hurricane Bridge

Cove Hollow

Buffalo Valley

Johnson Chapel

Ragland Bottom 931-761-3616

Attractions and Recreation:

Rentals Nearby:

Jet Skis

Houseboats

Pontoons

Ski Boats

Tubes / Skis / Wakeboards

Canoes

Fishing Boats

Cabins

Attractions:

JBeez WaterCraft Rentals

Edgar Evins State Park

Rock Island State Park

Appalachian Center For Crafts

Army Corp. Museum at the Dam

Evins Mill

Information and History.

The lake is a 64 mile long reservoir with 415 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline. It has 18,200 acres of deep, pure water – the ideal habitat for many species of fish. It offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities including boating, jet skiing, fishing, water-skiing, camping, picnicking, hiking and swimming.

It is located in middle Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The surrounding counties include Smith, Putnam, DeKalb, Warren and White Counties. The major tributaries flowing into it are the Caney Fork River, Collins River, Rocky River, and the Falling Water.

The lake was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1949 and was built as a multi-purpose project for development of water resources including electricity production and flood control. The Dam was completed in 1948 and is 260 feet high. It is constructed with eight gates, each being 50 ft. wide.

The lake has a storage capacity of 762,000-acre feet of water, with a maximum depth of 190 feet. The water shed area is 2,174 square miles. Visibility in the lake ranges from 3.5 feet to 6 feet in the summer months.

The TWRA and local anglers have placed many fish attractors and brush piles throughout, which adds to making the Lake excellent for fishing. Abundant in the lake are smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass (white bass), catfish, bluegill, and walleye. The lake also offers brown trout, rainbow trout, paddlefish, spotted bass, and three types of crappie. The Tennessee state record spotted bass was caught here in 1989 weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz.

The Area has 3 gorgeous waterfalls and many excellent places to hike, swim, and camp. Also there are 8 marinas, 5 restaurants, 3 state parks, 9 Army Corps recreation areas, and the Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for the Crafts.

A main attraction is Edgar Evins State Park, which encompasses approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of the Reservoir. It provides excellent recreational opportunities and accommodations on one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Tennessee. The park was named in memory of James Edgar Evins, an outstanding leader and former state senator who was instrumental in the development of the Dam and Reservoir. Mr. Evins was the father of former U.S. Senator, Joe L. Evins.

Another attraction to be seen by the water is Burgess Falls and Fancher Falls.

Center Hill Lake Rentals

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