Spring City Resort & Marina
Directly on the waterA lower-lake marina with renovated waterfront cabins, covered slips, a year-round fuel dock, and Nick's Lakeside Grill on the grounds.
Spring City Resort and Marina occupies a quieter stretch of the lake than the busy mid-lake marinas, and the operation reflects that. The setting is calm, the marina traffic is lower, and the cabin rentals draw people who want a base camp for lower-lake fishing, dam-area runs, and tournament staging rather than a social weekend destination.
The cabins were recently renovated and the updates show. The renovated units are clean, comfortable, and carry enough charm to feel like a lake retreat rather than a motel adjacent to a fuel dock. At least one multi-bedroom cabin has full kitchen facilities, two bathrooms, and two living areas on two floors. Several cabins have private dock access or a short walk to the water. Towels and linens are not always provided; check when booking.
Nick's Lakeside Grill is the on-site restaurant and has changed names in recent years (previously Long Hollow Grill). The kitchen is inconsistent. Brisket tacos and burgers are the most specifically praised items; the fries have been a weak point. The restaurant has a bar setup, serves beer, and runs occasional live music and karaoke. Happy hour pricing on beer is a reliable draw for anglers using the marina as a base camp.
The marina runs a floating dock with covered and open slips. The fuel dock is the anchor of the marina's year-round utility, which matters on the lower end of the lake where options are fewer. Hours run 10 to 5 most days, closed Sundays and Mondays. An RV area is part of the property as well.
The marina office staff are consistently praised as attentive and helpful, and the kind of presence that rescues situations when the property's infrastructure has a rough moment.
Tips
- Book cabins with private dock access if you're arriving by boat; the slip-to-cabin proximity is the property's best feature.
- Bring your own towels and wash rags; at least some cabin configurations do not supply them.
- Fuel runs 10 to 5 most days; confirm hours before arriving late in the day.
- Call ahead if you're coordinating an RV stay; the sites are on the property but the booking process runs through the same small marina office.
- Nick's Grill happy hour is a good-value beer stop for anglers and anglers know it.
What people love
- The renovated waterfront cabins with lake views and private dock access on some units.
- Helpful and attentive marina office staff.
- A quiet, low-traffic stretch of lake well-positioned for lower-lake fishing and dam-area runs.
- Nick's Grill brisket tacos and burgers that get specific praise.
- The year-round fuel dock, which fills a gap at the lower end of the lake.
What to know
- Nick's Grill has changed hands and names; food quality has been inconsistent under current ownership.
- Plumbing and maintenance issues have affected some recent stays; confirm cabin condition when booking.
- Hours are limited; the marina closes Sundays and Mondays.
- The lake has more open-water exposure at this end; wind conditions can be stronger than in the protected mid-lake coves.
Best time
Weekday stays for anglers who want the fuel dock and the quiet. Weekend evenings when Nick's Grill runs music are the social version of the property.
First visit
The resort is at 2109 New Lake Road in Spring City. The office is in a houseboat at the water's edge; when you arrive, walk the dock to check in. The cabins are along the waterfront from the marina.
With kids
The waterfront cabins with beach or dock access give families a complete setup without leaving the property. The fishing from the docks is productive.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Spring City Resort & Marina open?
Marina and cabins operate year-round. Nick's Grill runs strongest in warm season; hours and availability may vary in winter. The marina is closed Sundays and Mondays.
Is Spring City Resort & Marina good for families with kids?
The waterfront cabins with beach or dock access give families a complete setup without leaving the property. The fishing from the docks is productive.
How do I get to Spring City Resort & Marina?
The resort is at 2109 New Lake Road in Spring City. The office is in a houseboat at the water's edge; when you arrive, walk the dock to check in. The cabins are along the waterfront from the marina.
What should I know before visiting Spring City Resort & Marina?
Nick's Grill has changed hands and names; food quality has been inconsistent under current ownership.
Last updated: April 30, 2026