The Mary Ray Oaken Lodge
The cliff top lodge, built of limestone and massive timbers, sits high on a bluff overlooking the 28,000-acre lake and surrounding woodlands. The 60 guest rooms feature private balconies and patios. Rooms are available by late afternoon, check out by noon, Central Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).
High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge.
Island View Restaurant
Enjoy a variety of menu selections from traditional Kentucky cuisine to skillfully prepared dishes from around the world. Try one of our delicious char-grilled steaks, Carl’s Catfish, Fred’s BBQ Ribs and Warm Banana Pudding plus many other wonderful dishes. To add to the atmosphere, the restaurant has three walls of glass that allows you to sit back and embrace the breathtaking view of Dale Hollow Lake and its astonishing islands. A private area of the restaurant can accommodate banquets and meetings up to 50 guests. As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available.
Camping
Thousands of acres of pristine forest insulate the 145-site campground from the cares and hassles of the everyday world. Twenty four campsites are set aside for campers with horses. Utility hookups are available.
For your convenience, a dump station and central service buildings with showers and rest rooms are offered. A pool sits inside the campground. Closed for season from mid-November to mid-March.
Golf
Enjoy the best that the Kentucky State Parks Golf Trail has to offer by playing the Signature Series.
The longest of the new courses, the Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course, a $7.8 million investment, plays along hilly terrain. This golf course promises to challenge you and your group.
A day on the links is enhanced by all the amenities of this popular park. A fully equipped pro shop is open year-round with rental riding carts, pull carts, and clubs available.
Things To Do
Trails
Over 15 miles of trails are designated as multi-purpose trails, open for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking unless otherwise posted. No motorized uses are allowed. The trails generally follow old logging roads along narrow ridge tops through the park. Most of the trails end at the tips of these ridges which form peninsulas into Dale Hollow Lake, requiring a return trip on the same trail. View Trail Information.
Mountain Biking
Dale Hollow Lake Resort’s 3,400 acres give plenty of room for approved mountain bike trails. Bring your own bikes.
Ample cruising waters are edged with plenty of inlets and dotted with islands.
Dale Hollow State Park Marina
Visit http://www.dhstateparkmarina.com for more information. This brand new park marina completed in 2008 boasts nearly 200 slips with state of the art facilities including a Ship's Store and Fuel Dock. Recreational boats as well as fishing boats are welcome and may be rented by the day. Open year-round. Fee Charged.
The Ship's Store will carry Dale Hollow Lake souvenir items and the latest in boating gear and apparel.
Questions about the marina? Call (270) 433-6600
Boat Ramp - A gradually sloping concrete launching ramp is available. There are two lots for parking trailers.
The fishing season’s on all year long, and they’re biting everyday! Crappie, bream, muskie, walleye, trout, catfish, and five species of bass--largemouth, smallmouth, white, Kentucky, and rock--have given Dale Hollow Lake undisputed honor as a top fishing spot in the country. This lake held the world record smallmouth bass and the state record muskie. Dale Hollow Lake, formed by backing up Tennessee’s Obey River in 1943, has 620 miles of shoreline. There are plenty of shoals, small tributaries, and clean, clear water to encourage healthy fish growth.
Spear Fishing
Dale Hollow Lake is an excellent place to practice this sport. Underwater spearing of rough fish with hand-held or mechanically propelled spear is permitted year-round in Dale Hollow Lake. All participants in this sport must be submerged while spearfishing. Only rough fish may be taken and the appropriate fishing license is required. The daily creel limit is 15 fish.
There are picnic tables scattered throughout the park. Picnic grounds with a covered shelter, grills, and tables are designated. The shelter can be reserved through rental up to a year in advance. Playgrounds are located in the campground, marina, and designated picnic area. Open year-round. Fee charged for shelter rental.
Outdoor Lodge pool featuring a sloped entrance and wheelchair lift that is ADA accessible is available for lodge guests only. Park visitors can enjoy a splash in the well-tended community pool inside the campground. Camping guests swim free.
Gift Shop
The gift shop offers a wide variety of gift items, such as mugs, shot glasses, figurines, jewelry, purses, books, puzzles, candles and wind chimes. Kentucky made products include Yoder’s jams, sugar stick candy and more.
Water-Skiing
Water-skiing is popular here. There’s plenty of room for a good glide and the lake is less crowded than others of its size. Your ski boat can be launched at the marina or nearby commercial boat docks will rent ski boats and equipment. Open year-round.
Planned Recreation
Daily summer activities and year-round special events are available for children and adults under the direction of a trained recreation director.