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Dale Hollow Marina is a public boat access point on Dale Hollow Lake near Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, located on the Obey River system. This is a non-reservable facility ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to access the 48-mile Obey River and Dale Hollow Lake, which straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky border. The area is part of a larger recreation destination centered around Dale Hollow Dam, completed in 1943.
The Obey River at this location is a large waterway (Stream Order 6) with an average flow of approximately 1,688 cubic feet per second and modest 3 ft/mile gradient, making it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. Water elevation in the area ranges from 153 to 198 meters, providing good paddling conditions across the lake's multiple coves and inlets.
For overnight stays, three reservable campgrounds are located within 10 miles: Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping, Lillydale Campground and Day Use, and Willow Grove Campground. Before launching, paddlers should consult current lake maps and water conditions, as several other boat ramps are available on the upper portions of the East and West Forks of the Obey River for different access points.