Dover

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About Dover

Perched above the shimmering waters of Lake Barkley, Dover Day-Use Area invites you to spend sun-drenched days boating, casting a line, or gathering with friends and family in the shade of a well-equipped picnic shelter. This scenic freshwater haven combines modern amenities—including electricity, lighting, and water access—with proximity to the hallowed grounds of Fort Donelson, where history and natural beauty converge.
Dover is explicitly described as a day-use area with a group picnic shelter; no overnight camping facilities are described. The facility includes a group picnic shelter that serves gatherings and accommodates about 35 people and 10 vehicles.
Historical SignificanceJust a stone's throw from Dover lies Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where Union forces claimed their first significant victory in the Civil War—a turning point that would echo through American history. As you explore the area, you're walking in the footsteps of soldiers who fought along these same ridges and riverbanks in February 1862. The battlefield's preserved earthworks and monuments offer a powerful connection to the past, making your visit to Dover not just a recreational escape, but a journey through time where the struggles and triumphs of a nation still resonate across the landscape.
Natural Features and SceneryLake Barkley stretches before you like a liquid mirror, its waters winding through gentle wooded hills that glow green in summer and burst into flame-colored brilliance each autumn. Connected by canal to the expansive Kentucky Lake, this aquatic playground forms part of one of the largest man-made bodies of water in the eastern United States. Keep your eyes open as you explore—white-tailed deer often emerge from the forest at dawn and dusk, raccoons leave their tiny handprints along the shoreline, and if you're fortunate, you might spot the magnificent silhouette of a golden eagle soaring overhead, scanning the waters below for its next meal.
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Recommended CampsitesThe group picnic shelter accommodates about 35 people and 10 vehicles and includes lights, electricity and a water spigot; it is well suited for family or group gatherings and day use.

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  • Group picnic shelter accommodates about 35 people and 10 vehicles
  • facility has lights, electricity and a water spigot.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed

Site layoutDay-use area with a group picnic shelter (approximate capacity 35 people, 10 vehicles) and parking; utilities at the shelter include electricity and a water spigot.

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GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

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Boating, fishing and picnicking are called out as popular activities at the Dover day-use area on Lake Barkley. Wildlife viewing is also common, with deer, raccoon and golden eagle noted as species that are seen in the area.
Fishing
Fishing is listed as a popular recreation activity at the Dover day-use area on Lake Barkley.
Boating
Boating is a popular activity at this day-use area on Lake Barkley.
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife such as deer, raccoon and golden eagle are commonly spotted in the area.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsWildlife is commonly seen in the area, including deer, raccoon and occasionally golden eagles.

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Proximity to water featuresDirectly overlooks Lake Barkley; lake is connected by canal to Kentucky Lake.

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Dover
Driving directionsFrom Nashville or St. Louis take I-24. From Clarksville, take Exit 8 for TN 237 W 2.4 mi., right onto Warfield Blvd 1.6 mi., continue onto 101st Airborne Pkwy for 6.3 mi., continue onto TN 347 Pkwy for 4.5 mi. Turn right onto US 79 S for 24.2 mi. Turn right on W. Spring St. for 466 feet, turn right at the 1st cross street onto Hood St. for 500 feet. Turn right onto Forrest St for 200 ft.
Accessible via I-24 and regional highways; final approach follows TN 237 W, 101st Airborne Parkway, TN 347 Parkway and US 79 S as described in driving directions.
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Shopping, grocery stores and gas stations are conveniently located nearby.

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Last updated December 10, 2025
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