Hale's Bar Marina and Resort
Hales Bar Marina and Resort
Southeast Tennessee’s premier waterfront destination on scenic Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River, mile marker 431.1) in Guild, TN. This full-service resort offers a perfect mix of relaxation, recreation, and adventure just 15 miles from downtown Chattanooga and minutes off I-24.
Whether you’re boating, fishing, RVing, or just kicking back by the water, Hales Bar delivers a fun, nature-filled escape for families, friends, and boaters. Enjoy mountain views, lake breezes, and friendly resident animals like Bear the dog, River the cat, and Whiskey the goat.
Accommodations and Amenities:
- Floating Cabins (the popular “Redneck Bora Bora”) and Land Cabins — fully equipped with kitchens, bathrooms, and stunning lake views for fishing right from your porch
- Full-Hookup RV Campground with 53 paved sites (waterfront and inland), bathhouse, laundry, and WiFi
- Full-Service Marina with over 220 covered boat slips (30’–80′)
- Boat rentals, a seasonal saltwater pool, pickleball court, kayaks, paddle boats, and cornhole
- Ship Store for snacks, bait, ice, beer, souvenirs, and essentials
- On-site Dam Whiskey Co. distillery with tours, tastings, and a bar in the historic Hales Bar Dam powerhouse
Reservations: Highly recommended — call or visit Website for booking and details.
Come make memories at “the coolest DAM place to be” on Nickajack Lake! Perfect for weekend getaways, vacations, or boating adventures in Marion County.