About Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch
Dale Hollow Lake is the second largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Eagle Watch tours are held on the third and fourth Saturday of January. Eagle enthusiasts are transported by open air barge in search of wintering bald eagles. The eagle watch tours are free, but advance reservations are required. Please remember tour spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Changes or cancellations should be made by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the tour date. For the morning tour, participants will be picked up at Lillydale Campground launch ramp on the Tennessee side of the lake at 9:30 am and then be transported for pick-up at the Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park ramp. The afternoon tour will depart from Lillydale only at 12:30 pm
How to Get There
LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND 985 Lillydale Road, Allons, TN 38541: Directions from Livingston, TN.: Take TN Hwy 111 to 294 North-Willow Grove Road. Proceed on Willow Grove Rd 13.3 miles. Turn right onto Lillydale Road and proceed one mile to recreation area entrance. Or from Hwy 52 at Allons, Tenn.: Take Old Celina Road 1.5 miles. Right on Oakley-Allons Road for 5.4 miles. Turn left on 294 N-Willow Grove Road for seven miles. Turn right onto Lillydale Road. Proceed straight one mile into recreation area. Tours depart from the Lillydale Campground launching ramp. DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE PARK 5970 State Park Road, Burkesville, TN 42717: Directions: From Burkesville, Ky.: located four miles South on Hwy 61, East on Hwy 449 for 12 miles, South on 1206 for 12 miles, South on 1206 for six miles. 270 433-7431. Tours depart from the Trooper Island launching ramp, to the right of the marina.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch
Heading to Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch?
No central reservation system listed for Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101848) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch?
LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND 985 Lillydale Road, Allons, TN 38541: Directions from Livingston, TN.: Take TN Hwy 111 to 294 North-Willow Grove Road. Proceed on Willow Grove Rd 13.3 miles. Turn right onto Lillydale Road and proceed one mile to recreation area entrance. Or from Hwy 52 at Allons, Tenn.: Take Old Celina Road 1.5 miles. Right on Oakley-Allons Road for 5.4 miles. Turn left on 294 N-Willow Grove …
How do I contact Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch?
You can reach the park at phone: 931-243-3136 or email: N/A.
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