March 10, 2021
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Center Hill Lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, is resuming the collection of fees at its day use recreation areas for the 2021 recreation season beginning March 15, 2021. Fee collection was previously suspended during 2020 due to COVID-19.
Center Hill Lake collects $5 fees at its day use swimming beaches, picnic areas, and boat launch ramps. Below are the specific day use areas:
Floating Mill Recreation Area
Hurricane Recreation Area (launching only)
Ragland Bottom Recreation Area
Campgrounds are set to open 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021. Campsites can be reserved up to six months in advance with prices ranging from $16-$30. Reservations are made through www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 for the following campgrounds:
Long Branch Campground
Floating Mill Campground
Ragland Bottom Campground
Shelters are reservable across Center Hill Lake starting April 15 through Oct. 31, 2021 for a $50 per day fee. Use of the shelters can also be done on a first come first serve basis year-round with no cost.
Long Branch Recreation Area
Center Hill Recreation Area*
Floating Mill Recreation Area
Hurricane Recreation Area
Ragland Bottom Recreation Area
*First come first serve only
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors, volunteers, and employees that face coverings are required in all Corps buildings and facilities during the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order 13991- “Protecting the Federal Workforce.”