Center Hill Lake

Ragland Bottoms

Center Hill Lake is a favorite for all out door and water sports enthusiast. The Center Hill Lake is located about 15 miles west of Sparta on Hwy 70. There are three state parks on Center Hill Lake, two of which are in White and adjoining counties, Rock Island State Park and Burgess Falls State Natural Area along with Edgar Evins State Park in Silver Point. With several popular access points just off Hwy 70, such as Ragland Bottom Recreation Area, Johnson Chapel Recreation Area and Sligo Marina, it is easy for folks in Sparta and White County to enjoy the serene beauty of this wonderful lake.


 The lake provides varied outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from including fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking , and many others.

Center Hill belongs to you, please treat our lake and surrounding area with respect by keeping it clean and attractive. Enjoy yourself, have a safe visit and come again.

Ragland Bottom Recreation Area

Ragland Bottom, a US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation area is located on Center Hill Lake. It boasts an amphitheater, bath house, boat launch with private moorings, paved parking areas, picnic areas with shelters and playgrounds, camping grounds with dumping station, tables and grills, drinking water, restrooms and swimming areas and trails.

Ragland Bottom Recreation Area
Phone: 931-761-3616

Johnson Chapel Recreation Area

Johnson Chapel, a U.S. Corp of Engineers Recreation Area, allows easy access to Center Hill Lake with a launching ramp close to the paved parking area. A picnic area with tables, grills, drinking water and rest rooms assures folks of having a fun filled day at the lake.

Johnson Chapel Recreation Area
No Phone

Sligo Marina

Sligo Marina is located 15 miles west of Sparta just after you cross the bridge over the Center Hill Lake. Sligo is one of the most popular marinas on the Center Hill Reservoir with launching ramp, private boat moorage, cabin rentals, restaurant and snack bar, boat and motor rentals, fishing and marine supplies, drinking water, rest rooms, paved parking area, and vessel pump out station. A country store is in the vicinity with supplies for a weekend or for a spur of the moment picnic.

Sligo Marina
Phone: 615-597-5245

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and LAKE MAPS CONTACT:
Resource Manager
Center Hill Lake
Lancaster, TN 38569
(615) 858-3125

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