Center Hill Lake

The Smithville Community and the Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Center Hill Lake.  This massive lake provides numerous outdoor recreation activities for millions of visitors each year.

Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have many activities to choose from including fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, and many others. 

Center Hill belongs to you.  Treat our lake and surrounding area with respect by keeping it clean and attractive.  Enjoy yourself, have a safe visit, and come again.  The Center Hill Lake Information Center located at the Resource Manager’s Office offers the visitor a pictorial history of the construction of the dam and a wildlife exhibit featuring many of the birds and animals which are found in the area.

For a statistical snapshot, visit our Lake's Value to the Nation website.

Why Center Hill Lake Is Such A Great Place

• Nearly all of the shoreline is undeveloped and natural.  It is owned and managed by the Federal Government.
  
  
• There are 3 gorgeous waterfalls that fall onto the lake and many excellent places to hike, swim and camp.

• Rental cabins available on the lake, see Edgar Evans St. Park for information.
  
  
• There are 8 marinas, 5 restaurants, 3 state parks, 9 Army Corps recreation areas, and the Appalachian Craft Center on the lake.
  
  
• The lake is 64 miles long and has many creeks and coves where you can find privacy and solitude.
  
  
• The lake is a deep water lake. There is NOT a big problem with biting flies and mosquitoes like many lakes elsewhere.
  
  
• Fishing is excellent here so they say.

Edgar Evins State Park encompasses approximately 6,000 acres on theshores of Center Hill Reservoir in the rolling hills of MiddleTennessee. It provides excellent recreational opportunities andaccommodations on one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Tennessee.The park was named in memory of James Edgar Evins, an outstandingleader and former state senator who was instrumental in the developmentof Center Hill Dam and Reservoir. Mr. Edgar Evins was the father offormer U.S. Representative, Joe L. Evins.
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