36.0282° N, 85.7590° W
Center Hill Lake
Tennessee
Center Hill Lake is located in middle Tennessee – essentially central to Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. Contained mostly in DeKalb County, the lake also travels into some small parts of Putnam and White County. Surrounding towns include Baxter, Smithville, Silver Point, Buffalo Valley, Sparta, Rock Island, and other rural communities.
Originally created in 1948 by a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Center Hill Lake stretches 64 miles long covering an area of 18,220 mostly undeveloped acres. With roughly 415 miles of shoreline and easy rolling ridge tops, Center Hill Lake is known as a well-preserved and peaceful santuary.
Major tributaries of the lake include the Caney Fork River and the Falling Water River. Edgar Evins State Park, Burgess Falls State Park and Rock Island State Park contain portions of the lake’s shoreline. Peaceful coves wind to Burgess Falls & Fancer Falls waterfalls and other waterfalls, hiking trails and scenic lookout points can be found near the lake.
The emerald-like waters are well-known for fishing and recreational activities include kayaking, wakeboarding, skiing, and other interests. With Tennessee’s four distinct seasons, Center Hill Lake continues to be an ever-changing and alluring destination.
Tucked away in the thick of rural Tennessee, Center Hill Lake hosts a few widely popular annual events including July 4th Fireworks Shows and Wakefest.
We look forward to seeing you.
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At a Glance.
Quick Links.
Pit stop / Launch.
Marinas & Docks.
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club
450 Cove Hollow Cir, Lancaster, TN 38569
Fuel & Oil, Store with Bait & Tackle, Slip & Boat Rentals, Furnished Cabin Rentals, Grocery Items, Launch/Ramp, Propane Exchange.
Coppertop Restaurant
Cookeville Boat Dock
13800 Cookeville Boatdock Rd, Baxter, TN 38544
Fuel, Slip Rentals, Boat Rentals, Mercruiser Service Department, Ship’s Store, Launch/Ramp, Restaurant.
Edgar Evins Marina
2100 Edgar Evins State Park Rd, Silver Point, TN 38582
Fuel, Slip, Pontoon & House Boat Rentals, Ship’s Store with Bait & Tackle, Fishing License, Launch/Ramp.
The Galley Restaurant at Edgar Evins Marina
Four Seasons Marina
Hidden Harbor Marina
2685 Casey Cove Rd, Smithville, TN 37166
Fuel, Slip & Boat Rentals, Cabin Rentals, Campground, Bait & Tackle Shop, Grocery Items, Launch/Ramp.
Horseshoe Bend Marina
6040 Webbs Camp Rd, Walling, TN 38587
Fuel, Slip & Boat Rentals, Fishing, Campground, Launch/Ramp.
Hurricane Marina
1287 Floating Mill Rd, Silver Point, TN 38582
Fuel, Slip & Pontoon Boat Rentals, Ship’s Store, Grocery Items, Launch/Ramp.
Blue Water Grille Restaurant
Pates Ford Marina
6323 Jefferson Rd, Smithville, TN 37166
Fuel, Slip & Boat Rentals, Cabin Rentals, Launch/Ramp.
Fishlipz Restaurant
Sligo Marina
350 Sligo Rd, Smithville, TN 37166
Fuel, Slip & Boat Rentals, Cabin Rentals, Store, Launch/Ramp.
Wheelhouse Restaurant
Dine
Restaurants & Bars.
Blue Water Grille
Cookeville Boat Dock
Coppertop Restaurant
FishLipz Resort & Grill
Foglight Foodhouse
Hillcrest Restaurant (water view only)
The Burlap Room Beer Garden and Taphouse (not waterfront)
The Galley Restaurant at Edgar Evins Marina
Twisted Oaks (not waterfront)
The Wheelhouse Restaurant
Lodging
Cabin & Vacation Rentals.
Center Hill Marina
Center Hill Chalets
Edgar Evins Marina
Hidden Harbor Marina
The Inn at Evins Mill
The Retreat at Center Hill Lake
Pates Ford Marina
Rock Island State Park
Sharp Lodge
(931) 858-2234
Sligo Marina
Camp
Campgrounds & Parks.
Big Puckett's Campground (Restaurant on site)
Center Hill Campground
Edgar Evins State Park
Fiddler's Campground & Market
Floating Mill
Hidden Harbor Marina
Holmes Creek Recreation Area
located on the Holmes Creek, a tributary of Center Hill Lake
Horseshoe Bend Marina
Long Branch
Pates Ford Marina
Ragland Bottom
Rock Island State Park
Maps
of the Lake.
tour
Local Guides.
Visiting the area or not familiar with the lake? Get in touch with a local guide!
Are you a local guide? Offer guided tours of waterfalls, coves, etc? An instructor who offers wakeboarding/surfing or ski lessons? Add your name to the list!
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Information & Resources.
Events
Resources & Information
Center Hill Lake
Tennessee