Evins Mill is minutes away from Center Hill Lake, Middle Tennessee’s premier recreational lake, where guests may boat, fish, swim, and water ski. Center Hill Lake is a 64 mile long reservoir consisting of 415 miles of shoreline, and 18,200 acres of deep, pure water for many species of fish. Nearly all of the shoreline is undeveloped and natural. Around the lake are numerous marinas and recreation areas. J Beez Water Craft (931.858.2628) rents and delivers jet skis as well as ATVs.

Marinas

The following marinas are within twenty minutes of Evins Mill, and most offer pontoon and houseboat rentals.

Center Hill Marina
(615.548.4315) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 west 5.6 miles to State Route 96 North (Dale Ridge Road) and turn right. Follow State Route 96 north 7.7 miles. The marina is on the right.

Hidden Harbor Marina
(615.597.8800) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow State Route 56 north 1.7 miles and turn left on State Route 83 (Allen Ferry Road). Travel west 1mile and turn right (marked with sign to marina) on Holmes Creek Road. The Marina is 2.1 miles on the right.

Pates Ford Marina
(615.597.4807) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow State Route 56 south 5 miles to the intersection of State Route 288 (Keltonburg Road) and turn left. Follow State Route 288 (Keltonburg Road) 2.7 miles to Jefferson Road (marked with sign to marina) and turn left. (Jefferson Road will be the first road on the left past Keltonburg Community Center). Follow Jefferson Road 6.0 miles. The marina is at the end of the road.

Hurricane Marina
(931.858.2221) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow State Route 56 north 9.5 miles and turn left to Floating Mill Recreation Area / Hurricane Boat Dock. (The road will be the first on the left after passing the scenic overlook). Follow signs to the marina.

Sligo Marina
(615.597.5245) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 east 5.9 miles and turn right on Sligo Road. The road is directly before Sligo Bridge. The dock is at the end of the road.

 

Recreation Areas

The following Recreation Areas are within fifteen minutes of Evins Mill. Most feature drinking water, launching ramps, picnic areas, and rest rooms. Many provide picnic shelters, playgrounds, and swimming.

Cove Hollow
From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 west 5.6 miles to State Route 96 North (Dale Ridge Road) and turn right. Follow State Route 96 north 8.4 miles and Cove Hollow Recreation Area is on the right.

Floating Mill
(931.858.4845) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow State Route 56 north 9.5 miles and turn left to Floating Mill - Hurricane Marina. (The road will be the first on the left after passing the scenic overlook.) Follow signs to the park.

Holmes Creek
(615.597.7191) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 west 3.5 miles and turn right at Bert Driver Nursery onto Hurricane Ridge Road. Hurricane Ridge Road will become Casey Cove Road (follow the main path of the roadway - no turns). Holmes Creek Recreation Area is located at the end of the road and is 5.3 miles from U.S. 70.

Hurricane Bridge
From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow State Route 56 north 8 miles. Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area is on the left immediately after crossing Hurricane Bridge.

Johnson’s Chapel
From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 east 8.6 miles. Turn left on Johnson Chapel Road (marked with Corps of Engineers sign). The recreation area is 2.5 miles at the end of the road.

Ragland Bottom
(931.761.3616) From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 east 7.1 miles to Ragland Bottom Road. (After crossing Sligo Bridge, the recreation area is 1.1 miles and will be the first road on the left at the top of the hill).

 

Fishing and Canoeing

At the head of Center Hill Lake is the Caney Fork River, great for canoe trips and trout fishing.

Canoeing on the Caney Fork
Both Caney Fork Canoe (931.858.0967) and Canoe the Caney (931.858.2628, #14) offer canoe trips on the Caney Fork River. They’ll drop you off, pick you up, and provide you with canoes, paddles and life jackets.

Fishing
The Caney Fork River and Center Hill Lake are well-known for great fishing. An expert guide can enhance your experience by leading you to the best spots. Trophy Fishing Tennessee provides such a service.

 

Waterfalls

Tennessee’s Highland Rim is known for its stream system and breathtaking waterfalls. In addition to Carmac Falls at Evins Mill, Burgess Falls and Fall Creek Falls are also worth a visit.

Burgess Falls
Like Evins Mill, Burgess Falls (931.432.5312) is also a Tennessee State Natural Area, featuring a series of three waterfalls and long hiking trails that provide beautiful views of the broad and towering cascades – and it’s just 30 minutes from Evins Mill.

From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 east about 15 miles and turn left onto Hwy. 136. Follow Hwy. 136 about 5 miles to a four-way stop and turn left onto Hwy. 135. Follow Hwy. 135 about 5 miles to the entrance of the Natural Area.

Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls State Park (800.250.8610) is one of the most spectacular recreation areas in America. Its waterfalls, cascades, sparkling streams, gorges, and timberland have made it one of the most popular parks in the Southeast. Fall Creek Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains, plunging 256 feet into a shaded pool at the base of its gorge. The park's other falls, Piney, Cane Creek, and Cane Creek Cascades, though smaller, are just as impressive. Fall Creek Falls is about a 45 minute drive from Evins Mill.

From the intersection of U.S. 70 and State Route 56, follow U.S. 70 east about 25 miles to Sparta. Turn right onto Hwy. 111 south and follow about 20 miles. The park entrance is on the left on Highway 284.