Boating
Cane Creek ParkCookeville Boat Dock
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club
Dale Hollow Lake
Burgess Falls State Natural Area
Cumberland Mountain
Fall Creek Falls
Edgar Evins State Park
Rock Island State Park
Standing Stone
Cane Creek Park
This 262-acre regional park contains three picnic shelters, play equipment, a 56-acre lake, two fishing piers, boat rentals, a concession stand, walking trails, a basketball court and a volleyball court and an eighteen hole Disc Golf course.
Cane Creek Park will be open:
| April 1st - Memorial Day | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Memorial Day - Labor Day | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Day after Labor Day - October 30th | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| October 30th - April 1st | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Boating and Concession Stand Hours:
| 1st Saturday in April - Memorial Day | Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun 1 - 6 p.m. |
| Memorial Day - August 2nd | Mon - Fri 3 - 7 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 1 - 7 p.m. |
| August 2nd - Labor Day | Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sun 1 - 7 p.m. |
| Day after Labor Day - October 31st | Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun 1 - 6 p.m. |
| November 1st - April | Closed |
Prices for Boat Rentals:
Paddleboats: 1/2 hour $3.00 (2-seat); $4.00 (4-seat)
Canoes: 1/2 hour $3.00
Shelter Rentals
Shelter #1 & #3 - $6.00 per hour
Shelter #2 - $5.00 per hour
Athletic equipment such as basketballs, volleyballs, disc golf discs and fishing poles can be rented at the concession stand for $1.00 per hour. Each shelter has at least one charcoal grill. Each shelter has a 110-volt outlet for small appliances only. The shelters can be reserved by calling or coming in to the Leisure Services Department Administrative office - 45 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501. The reserving party is expected to leave the area reasonably clean and to place all trash in cans. The lake, well stocked with rainbow trout, large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, carp and catfish, is popular with fisherman. All persons wishing to fish must adhere to Tennessee State Law regarding fishing licenses and fish limits. There is a boat ramp for non-motorized and electric-powered boats. (No gas motors are allowed on the lake.) Dogs and other pets taken to the park will be subject to the leash law of the City of Cookeville. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.
Disc Golf Course
Our eighteen hole disc golf course is now open. Discs are available for rental or purchase at the concession stand. For more information or if you would like to be a sponsor for any of our golf holes, please call 520-5224.
Cookeville Boat Dock
BAXTER, TN. Cookeville Dock is located on scenic Center Hill Lake. Offering boat rentals, a public fishing pier, the Lighthouse Restaurant, private dockage, and a fully stocked ship store. Directions: On Center Hill Lake: From I-40 we are 9 mi south of Exit 280; 14 mi south of Exit 286
www.cookevilledock.com
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club
LANCASTER, TN. A full service facility with Coppertop Floating Restaurant, ship's store, hi-test gas, technician on duty. 500 rental slips, pontoons, Jon boats, canoe rentals.
Directions: I-40 E Ex. 268 follow SR 96 S 3.6 mi. to SR 141/96 intersection. R on SR 141/96 go 1.1 mi. Continue on SR 96 S 3 mi. to marina.
Dale Hollow Lake
BYRDSTOWN, TN. Discover Dale Hollow Lake in Pickett County. Paradise for fishermen, photographers and more. Dale Hollow Lake is home to the World Record small mouth bass.
Directions: From I-40: take Hwy. 111 N. to Pickett County, follow signs to the area marinas & points of interest. From the North: take Hwy. 127 S. to the KY/TN border turn R. on Hwy. 111 S. then follow signs to the area marinas & points of interest.
Burgess Falls State Natural Area
Boats are not allowed below the dam and fishing boats are allowed only in the shallow lake above the dam. Due to heavy silting and lack of a boat ramp this is not a desirable lake for boating. Trolling motors are the only type of motor allowed on boats.
Cumberland Mountain
The park offers for rent paddleboats, canoes and row boats for use on Byrd Lake. The boat dock is open May-October. No private boats allowed on the lake.
Fall Creek Falls
Fishing boat rental is available year round. No gasoline motors or private boats are allowed on the lake. Paddleboats and canoes are available April through October. Please bring your own trolling motor and battery. For boat rentals: 423-881-5500. Pontoon boat rides may be arranged through the programming staff at the Nature Center by calling 423-881-5708.
Edgar Evins State Park
Edgar Evins State Park encompasses approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of Center Hill Reservoir in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. It provides excellent recreational opportunities and accommodations on one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Tennessee. The park was named in memory of James Edgar Evins, an outstanding leader and former state senator who was instrumental in the development of Center Hill Dam and Reservoir. Mr. Edgar Evins was the father of former U.S. Representative, Joe L. Evins.
Boating
The marina located at Edgar Evins State park is open year round. The facility includes 300 slips, 250 which are covered. A full service dock is available. Dock fees are determined by the size of the slip. Fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, house boats, deck boats, and bass boats may be rented at the marina.
For rental fee information call: 1-888-858-5695
Rock Island State Park
82 Beach Road
Rock Island , TN 38581-4200
931-686-2471
Boating/Fishing
Boating and fishing are very popular on Center Hill Lake as well as on Great Falls Lake. There is a free public launching ramp on Great Falls Lake. The Blue Hole, on Center Hill Lake, lies adjacent to the park shore and is the spawning ground for the walleye in Center Hill Lake. It is considered one of the finest fishing places in the state. It is accessible via a boat launching ramp located in the park. Fishing is best in the spring, but visitors enjoy boat riding and skiing well into the fall.
Fish catches include bass, musklunge, and bluegill. Valid Tennessee Fishing license is required.
Standing Stone
Private boats are not allowed at Standing Stone State Park. There is no boat ramp available to the general public.
Jon boats with oars may be rented at the park office and may be docked at one of the two boat houses located behind the cabins. Patrons may bring their own trolling motors for the Jon boats.
