Lakeside Resort
Our Grounds & the Lake are the Main Attraction!
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!
Planning on bringing your boat or jet ski? Call ahead to reserve your boat slip (888) 839-4799. Download the Boat Slip diagram in PDF format
Jet Ski & Pontoon Rental are available through J-Beez Watercraft and are delivered to our dock ready to go. J-Beeze also offers Canoe and Kayak rentals along with guided tours of the Caney Fork River!
Coming to Fish? - 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, walleye, catfish and other fish just waiting to be caught. Please visit our Fish Information page for more info on the popular species of fish that inhabit our waters.
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. Fishing
Tennessee can
provide you with expert fishing knowledge on Center
Hill Lake.
Hiking - View our trail map here The Center Hill Lake area has beautiful hiking trails and wild life viewing areas. Lakeside Resort's trail system ties in with The Appalachian Center for Craft's William Stacey Memorial Trail System for great hiking combined with beautiful views. Take a leisurely stroll or spend the day exploring all that is offered. 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.
Wildflowers - Lakeside Resort's grounds are covered with a wide variety of wildflowers from early March through late October. With the widely diverse growing conditions; from open meadows to deep shaded woods to lakeshore banks, the variety of wildflowers found is unmatched in the Middle Tennessee area. Make sure to visit our wildflower page.
Swimming Pool
A Pool WITH a lake view? YES! Our beautiful pool is 100'
above the lake..
Swimming, splashing and sunning was never so stunning...
Nearby Attractions
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. Drive time: 1 hour 18 minutes
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. Drive time: 36 minutes
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 crafts people. Drive time: 10 minutes
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. Drive time: 27 minutes
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.Drive time: 1 hour
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". Drive time: 10 minutes
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. View thier upcoming schedule
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 AFC South along with the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Houston Texans.
The NHL's Nashville Predators take the ice at the Bridgestone Arena from October - April. The Predators begin their twelfth 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.
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.