Center Hill Lake
Tennessee
36.0282° N, 85.7590° W
Center Hill Lake is located in middle Tennessee, just east of Nashville.
Originally created in 1948 by a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Center Hill Lake is 64 miles long covering an area of 18,220 acres. With roughly 415 miles of shoreline and rolling ridge tops, Center Hill Lake and the surrounding small towns are the state’s absolute best of the best.
Major tributaries of the lake include the Caney Fork and the Falling Water River. Edgar Evins, Burgess Falls and Rock Island State Park contain portions of the lake’s shoreline. Peaceful coves lead to large waterfalls and other falls can be found near the lake.
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Window Cliffs in Baxter, Tennessee
A 275-acre state natural area near Burgess Falls & Cookeville Boat Dock.
Rock Island State Park
One of three state parks that border Center Hill Lake!
Flight Tours with Tennessee Flying Machines
Gain a new perspective of Center Hill Lake from a bird’s eye view! Tour the lake, waterfalls, and surrounding area with country music star & legend Aaron Tippin & his crew.
Music City Jet Bikes
Jet bike rentals at Center Hill Lake
Labor Day Weekend Events at the Lake
2020 Labor Day Weekend Events at Center Hill Lake
Guest Post: Edgar Evins State Park Pontoon Cruise
By Mireille Koester of the Cookeville Review. Guided by state park ranger. “The best fifteen dollars I’ve spent in a long time.”
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You looking for the waterfalls?
That’s right! Center Hill Lake has several waterfalls accessible by water and near the lake.
There are also three bordering state parks.
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Center Hill Lake
Tennessee
Center Hill Lake
Tennessee
