Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds (map)
Three days of FREE Camping at Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds which is about a two hour drive from Nashville. Food vendors will be available so bring your tents and boats. Awesome fall weather provided free, too! :) This is a multi-group event attended by lots of outdoorsy people who just like to have fun.
Enjoy a variety of local outdoor activities that weekend, including the Roller Coaster Yard Sale.
WHEN:
3 days - October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2010 (FRI-SAT-SUN)
WHERE:
Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds
2096 Moss Arcot Rd, Celina, TN 38551
Google Map link to Fairgrounds
Google Map link: Route from downtown Nashville to Celina (~93 miles - 1hr 50 min)
GPS: 36.553512,-85.519107
Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds is located on the West Bank of the Cumberland River, adjacent to HWY 52 in Celina TN. The downtown area of Celina is within walking or biking distance of the fairgrounds. Dale Hollow Lake Dam is 6 miles from the fairgrounds.
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PADDLING:
(Class I Recreational Kayaking & Canoeing)
Many paddling opportunities are available for every experience level of paddlers including Obey River, Cumberland River, & Dale Hollow Lake. The fairground is immediately downstream from the confluence of the Cumberland River & the Obey River. An access ramp to the Cumberland River is available adjacent to our camping area.
Dale Hollow Dam Generation schedule:
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www.orn.usace.army.mil/pao/lakeinfo/DAL.htm
Paddle #1: Obey River to Cumberland River - Class I
The first leg of river paddling will begin on the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam continuing for approximately 8 miles passing Donaldson Park Recreation Area access, continuing to the confluence with the Cumberland River, ending at the Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds access ramp.
Plenty of Additional Paddles available along the Cumberland River.
Schedules TBD
Obey River-Cumberland River Navigation Maps
(for a taste of paddling options)
www.dalehollowlake.com/kayaking.htm
Reminder:
PFD required. Pack plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a snack, & safety gear.
HIKING:
www.dalehollowlake.com/hikingtrails.htm
www.lrn.usace.army.mil/op/DAL/rec/trails.htm
FISHING:
Fish the Obey River, Hatchery Creek, Cumberland River, or Dale Hollow Lake. If you like Trout fishing, then grab your fishing pole!
www.dalehollowlake.com/ObeyRiver.htm
Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is adjacent to the Obey River at Dale Hollow Lake Dam (open to the public).
www.fws.gov/dalehollow/dhwcon.html
Below the hatchery there is a small creek (Hatchery Creek) that is also stocked with trout. A paved walking path along the creek provides easy access. Obey River (below the dam) is the Tennessee state record rainbow trout (14 pounds, 8 ounces) and brown trout (26 pounds, 2 ounces).
CAMPING:
Camp for FREE at Clay County Recreation Complex Fairgrounds or choose from many nearby camping opportunities. Arrive anytime Friday to setup camp. Camp in the mowed field beyond the main campground area, to the right of the entrance.
Fairgrounds amenities? Camping in a field with fairground bathrooms & showers. (1 mens shower & 1 womens shower). Water sources nearby. Food vendors will set up at the fairgrounds Thurs-Sat.
Guide for The Highlands Area including Dale Hollow Lake & Celina TN
Lodging, Marinas, Camping, Fishing, Restaurants, Things to do: Hiking, Kayaking, Bird-Watching..& more.
www.dalehollowlake.com/
MAP of Dale Hollow Lake area
www.dalehollowlake.com/images/Corps_Lake_Map_04-2004.pdf
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Dale Hollow Lake
www.lrn.usace.army.mil/op/dal/rec/
LOCAL ACTIVITIES:
Roller Coaster Yard Sale
www.rollercoasterfair.com
3 Days of fun searching for that personal treasure! Sep 30th, Oct 1st, & 2nd (THU-FRI-SAT)
Over 150 Miles of yard sales, crafts, antiques, handcrafted quilts, produce, southern foods, entertainment, parks and recreation areas, historic sites and more. From Cave City, KY thru TN - around Dale Hollow Lake and back to Glasgow,KY.
Sat. Oct. 2 at Fairgrounds
• Pancake Breakfast from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Uncle Bud's Tractor Club - Tractor & Truck Pull - 3:00PM
Stay Tuned for updates!
A big Thanks to Mickie & Clay County for your support!
Dale Hollow Outdoors
Mickie Repecka
www.dalehollowoutdoors.com
518 West Lake Avenue, Celina, TN 38551
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