Center Hill Lake
Lakeside's Boat Dock and Ramp is available to all our guests and provides convenient access to Center Hill Lake. Fishing, boating, or just relaxing on the water are just feet away at Lakeside!

We offer short-term boat slips to guests at $7.00 per day. Pontoon boat rentals also available (for guest only) for $175 full day or $110 for half-day. All watercraft must be returned with a full tank of gas.
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Jet Ski Rental
Jet Ski rentals are available through J-Beez Watrecraft and are delivered to our dock ready to go. Click here to check for rates and choices.

Cruise Center Hill Lake

Whatever you're doing, it's always more fun and productive on the water. Cruise Center Hill's luxury 73' houseboat, excellent meals, experienced staff and the unspoiled beauty of Center Hill Lake provides the perfect setting to build business and have fun! see more here...

Fishing

Center Hill Lake and the Caney Fork River downstream of the Center Hill Dam are very popular areas for fishing. Due to the cooler water temperatures released from the dam, the Caney Fork has become one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state.

The river is easily accessed from Interstate 40 at access areas such as Buffalo Valley, Long Branch, Happy Hollow, and Betty’s Island, all of which are located within seven minutes of interstate exit number 268 (Buffalo Valley Exit). Many anglers travel long distances, even from out-of state, to experience the exceptional crappie, bass, and walleye fishing on Center Hill Lake.

If you are planning a fishing outing to Center Hill Lake, you will be able to readily find accommodations at one of the twelve primitive camping areas, four developed campgrounds, or nine commercial marinas located on the lake. Other accommodations can be found at one of the two state parks or many of the local motels or bed & breakfasts.

Tennessee state fishing licenses are required for most individuals prior to fishing on Corps of Engineers waters. Licenses may be purchased at County Clerk's offices, marinas and many other commercial establishments in the area.

Hiking

The Center Hill Lake area has beautiful hiking trails and wild life viewing areas. Buffalo Valley Trail and Lost Springs Trail provide hikers with a well rounded use, whether you prefer extreme exertion or a quite relaxed walk along the more level loop.

Heated Swimming Pool


A Pool WITH a lake view? YES! Our new beautiful pool is 100' above the lake. For cooler nights, the pool is heated. Swimming, splashing and sunning was never so stunning...

Nearby Attractions

The Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival, held 4th of July weekend, has been featured in National Geographic Traveler. In addition, the Jamboree has been selected as one of the "Top 20 Tourist Favorites" by Southeast Tourism Society and as one of the "Top 100 Tourist Events in North America".



Fishing Tennessee can provide you with expert fishing knowledge on Center Hill Lake.

Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular recreation areas in America. Its waterfalls, cascades, sparkling streams, gorges, timberland and an unmatched variety of recreation facilities and activities have made it one of the most popular parks in the Southeast.

Burgess Falls State Natural Area, located in Middle Tennessee, lies on the eastern edge of Tennessee's Highland Rim adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau. This is characterized by sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water and abundant mixed forest.

The Appalachian Center for Crafts is home to one of the finest and most diverse sales galleries in the Southeast. The Gallery represents traditional and contemporary fine craft by Craft Center faculty, resident artists, advanced students and over 100 regional artists and craftspeople.

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.

Rock Island State Park's scenic beauty is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River - an imposing limestone gorge (called a gulf in southern culture). It provides scenic overlooks, waterfalls and deep pools for fishing, rock-hopping and exploring.

Cumberland Caverns displays some of the largest underground rooms in eastern America. It also features waterfalls, gleaming pools, spectacular formations, and even a ¾ ton chandelier.

The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is a regional orchestra located on the campus of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. It draws professional musicians from all over middle and eastern Tennessee and is a fine example of cooperation between the community and the university.

Nashville Attractions

The NFL's Tennessee Titans hit the field each fall at Nashville's 68,798-seat Coliseum. The Titans took the NFL by storm in 1999, capturing the 1999 AFC Championship and advancing to the Super Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia. The Titans play in the newly realigned AFC South along with the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Houston Texans.


The NHL's Nashville Predators take the ice at the Gaylord Entertainment Center from October - April. The Predators begin their fifth exciting season on Broadway as they look to put their "Fangs" into fellow Western Conference foes. Don't miss out on one of the youngest and most exciting teams in hockey, the Nashville Predators.


Nashville Sightseeing Tours offer a number of interesting bus tours of Nashville attractions such as the Hermitage, Country Music Hall of Fame, and tours by country music’s top stars homes. Great for individuals or groups, these tours are conveniently scheduled throughout the day and depart daily from under the Gaylord Opryland Magnolia Canopy. Click here for a full list of tours and pricing information.



The Country Music Hall of Fame spans an entire city block, this must-see venue features live performances, miles of memorabilia, and Elvis’ ’61 Cadillac.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is located in a painstakingly restored Art Deco post office, this renowned gallery and interactive art center offers something for everyone.




The Nashville Parthenon is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, this grand structure is a monument to a pinnacle of classical architecture.

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens is a private home and estate encompassing acres of specialty gardens, greenhouses, and landscaped vistas, and art museum.

The Hermitage is the restored Greek Revival home of President Andrew Jackson also features an original slave cabin, Jackson’s tomb and family cemetery.




Feed your wild side with a trip to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. On display are over 350 animals including Bengal tigers, elephants, zebras and river otters. The zoo also features a jungle gym and petting zoo.



Belle Meade Plantation is an antebellum home preserving a century of heritage from a frontier cabin to a working farm, nursery and thoroughbred stud farm.





Belmont Mansion was built by one of America's wealthiest women, this 36-room “summer cottage”is famous for its gardens, statuary and ornate furnishings.