About Douglas Lake
Douglas Lake
Douglas Lake is a popular destination in East Tennessee and surrounding areas; therefore it follows that plenty of people wish to hold vacations, weddings and family get-togethers on this big, blue, beautiful lake for fun, atmosphere and a relaxing place to stay. Douglas Lake is most convenient to Dandridge and Sevierville, but you can also get to Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg from Douglas Lake in roughly an hour’s worth of driving too.
In the summer, the lake shore becomes a great place for a picnic. Those who like to ride motorcycles and horses will find quite a bit to enjoy here as well. There are parks for scenic viewing and historical significance and the only thing there is to limit you at Douglas Dam is your imagination (until winter comes along anyway). The lake is one of the most visited parts of East Tennessee next to the Smokies themselves and Dollywood for a reason, so come on out and plan a weekend or more of fun!
Lakeside Listings for Boat Rentals
Water Sports
and
Nearby Attractions
Down South Jet Ski Rentals
1590 Dyke Rd
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 556-8957
H2O Water Sports
Waverunner, Jet Ski, Sea Doo Rentals
1963 Chestnut Hill Rd
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(423) 608-0726
Dandridge Point Marina & Restaurant
* Accessible by Boat
Full Service Marina, Dry Dock Storage
122 Boat Dock Drive
Dandridge, Tennessee 37825
(865) 484-0484
Douglas Lakeview Stables
Horse Riding Stables
1650 Providence Road
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 556-3869
Beyond the Horizon Boat Rentals
115 Sinjcon Ln.
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 314-9578
Smokies Angling Adventures
Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Douglas Lake
3520 Dockery Drive
Mascot, Tennessee 37806
(865) 933-3140
Angelo’s At The Point Resort
* Accessible by Boat
Restaurant and Marina
122 Boat Dock Dr
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 484-0484
Lighthouse Pointe Marina & Boat Club
Ski Boats, Fishing Boats, Pontoons, Wave Runners
1209 Hwy. 139
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 397-7997
Mountain Cove Marina
Pontoon Boot Rental, Outdoor Pavilion
1590 Dyke Road
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 453-3506
Patriot Hills Golf Club
735 Constitution Dr,
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
(865) 475-4466
Swann’s Marina
Slip Rentals, Boat Rentals, Fishing, Jet Ski Rentals
2515 Swann’s Marina Road
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 397-2182
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
1444 Old Knoxville Hwy
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 429-4223
Dandridge Golf & Country Club
1247 Stonewall Jackson Dr.
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-4315
(865) 397-2655
The Shoppes at Roper Mansion
218 West Main Street
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 484-1237
Bush Visitors Center
3901 US-411
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 509-3077
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave Rd,
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 453-5972
French Broad Riding Stables
2319 Winfield Dunn Pkwy,
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
(865) 963-5139
Fishing
Douglas Lake provides fishermen with hefty catches of Sauger (Feb-March), White Bass (Feb-March, and April in the headwaters), Largemouth (April-May), and Crappie (March-May) in the river from Hwy 25 bridge going upstream. A honeycomb of wide, shallow embankments attract the crappie in huge numbers during the Spring spawning season and occasionally earlier. Excellent fishing opportunities await Smoky Mountain visitors who come to Douglas Lake!
Smokies Angling Adventures – Guide Service, Boat Rental
3520 Dockery Drive
Mascot, Tennessee 37806-1108
(865) 661-5107
East Tennessee Guide Service – Guide Service, Fishing Equipment
544 Whispering Horse Trail
Rockford, Tennessee 37853
(865) 310-5521
Lakeway Bait and Tackle Shop
1055 Douglas Dam Rd
Kodak, Tennessee 37764
(865) 401-2645
Rimmer Sporting Goods – Fishing Equipment
1060 Highway 92 S
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-4736
(865) 397-9303
Bucks-N-Bass – Fishing Equipment
664 East Meeting Street
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-5001
(865) 397-6455
Nathan Mountain Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide Service
1096 C H Rankin Rd
White Pine, Tennessee 37890
(423) 726-0240
Scalf Wholesale Bait – Fishing Equipment
624 Spring Creek Road
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-4136
(865) 397-2851
Bass Pro Shop – Fishing Equipment, Boating Equipment
3629 Outdoor Sportsmans Place
Kodak, Tennessee 37764
(865) 932-5600
Douglas Lake Market
501 Highway 25 32,
White Pine, Tennessee 37890
(865) 761-0032
Boating on Douglas Lake and Tennessee Rivers
The Tennessee River system, with its many reservoirs, offers area residents unsurpassed boating opportunities. All types of watercraft, from canoes to cruisers, can be seen on the water throughout the boating season.
Douglas Lake to Sevierville, TN
7.9 miles – Approximately 22 mins.
Douglas Lake to Sevierville, TN
7.9 miles – Approximately 22 mins.
Douglas Lake to Gatlinburg, TN
21.8 miles – Approximately 42 mins.
Douglas Lake to Knoxville, TN
31.5 miles – Approximately 49 mins.
About Dandridge
“Historic” Dandridge is the official name of Tennessee’s second oldest city, just 12 miles from Douglas Lake. It is located in the northern bank of the French Broad River (of which Douglas Lake is a part of) and is centered around the junction of Tennessee State Route 92 connecting to Jefferson City as well as Sevier County.
Dandridge is centered around its “historic” status, not necessarily its tourism, and is a quieter spot to visit than Sevier County. It is home to a large country club and golf course and plenty of homegrown restaurants and shops (as you’ve seen above). Dandridge is also blessed to be near another popular lake with Cherokee Lake. Douglas is south, Cherokee is north. Mostly, Dandridge is just a cool, quiet place to relax in if the lakes are too busy or you’d just like to get away from it all.
But just because it’s often quiet in town doesn’t mean it stays that way. Here are some special events to look forward to each year in Dandridge.
• Shakin’ The Lake
• Scots-Irish Festival
• Christmas in Dandridge
• Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Car Show
• Music On The Town Concert Series
• Douglas Dash
• Jefferson County Business Expo
• Dandridge Arts Excursion
• “So God Made A Farmer” Heritage Supper
• Downtown Trick-Or-Treating
See more information on these events at www.townofdandridge.com.
Smoky Mountain Area Attractions
Dollywood (http://www.dollywood.com)
Titanic Museum (http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com)
The Island in Pigeon Forge (http://islandinpigeonforge.com)
Wonderworks (http://www.wonderworkstn.com)
Hollywood Wax Museum (http://www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com/pigeonforge)
Dolly Parton’s Stampede (http://dpstampede.com)
Dining in the Smokies
Cowboys Restaurant
* Accessible by Boat
1435 Hwy 139
Dandridge, Tennessee, 37825
(865) 397-2529
Dandridge Point Marina & Restaurant
* Accessible by Boat
Full Service Marina, Dry Dock Storage
122 Boat Dock Drive
Dandridge, Tennessee 37825
(865) 484-0484
Owen’s
834 TN-92
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 940-1391
Taste of Dandridge
540 Patriot Dr,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 940-1555
Dandridge Brewing Company
1237 Gay St,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 364-9866
Asian Cafe LLC
234 E Meeting St,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 344-7181
Toro Mexican Grill
670 Highway 92 South,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 344-7102
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
501 Patriot Dr,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 397-9803
Pizza Plus
1031 TN-92 S,
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
(865) 397-6111