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Booking Your 2027 Douglas Lake Boat Slip: What to Know Before Spring
Updated: 3 days ago
Spring feels far away in November. Douglas Lake is drawn down for the winter, the docks are quiet, and our marina is closed until March. But if you boat on Douglas Lake, this quiet stretch is actually the best time to sort out where your boat will live next season.
At Oasis Cove Marina & Lodging in Dandridge, Tennessee, a $200 deposit by November 30, 2026 locks the $975 Early Bird seasonal boat slip rate. You can pay the balance in easy monthly payments, paid in full by March 15, 2027. Here is what to know before spring, and why booking early is still worth it.
The Early Bird rate: $975 for the season
A $200 deposit by November 30, 2026 locks your seasonal slip at the $975 Early Bird rate. After that, the regular seasonal rate is $1,200, so booking now saves you $225. Pay the remaining balance in monthly payments and have it paid in full by March 15, 2027. Availability is limited, and once the slips are spoken for, they are gone for the season.
Our Early Bird slips are uncovered 24 x 10 ft slips that fit boats up to 28 ft. If you are not sure whether your boat is a good fit, just ask us before you book and we will happily talk it through.
Why book a slip before the water comes back?
Every spring, the same thing happens on Douglas Lake: the weather turns, everyone wants back on the water at once, and the best slips go first. Booking in the off-season means you skip that scramble. A few more reasons it pays to plan ahead:
You lock in this season's lower rate instead of paying full price in the spring rush.
Your boat has a home waiting when the lake comes back up, so there is no last-minute hunt for a slip.
No trailering back and forth every weekend. Walk down, untie, and go.
You get one decision out of the way now, while nobody is in a hurry.
Where is Oasis Cove?
We are on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tennessee, an easy drive from Knoxville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and the rest of East Tennessee. Along with seasonal boat slips, we offer seasonal camper sites with full hookups and cabin lodging, so plenty of our slip holders turn a boat day into a whole lake weekend.
What about winter?
The marina is closed now through March while the lake is drawn down, and our boat rentals return in March. That winter pause is normal life on a TVA lake, and it is exactly why now is a good time to plan. While things are quiet, we are also working on improvements around the property, so stay tuned for more upgrades coming this winter.
You do not need to visit in person to reserve your slip for next season. Call or text us and we will take care of the details with you.
One more idea: a slip makes a great Christmas gift
If there is a boater in your life, a seasonal slip is a gift they will actually use all summer long. It is a lot more memorable than another gadget, and the Early Bird rate makes this the cheapest time to give it.
Ready to book your 2027 slip?
A $200 deposit by November 30 locks the $975 Early Bird rate. Text SLIP with your full name and email to Nate at 865-397-7286 and we will send your contract today. You can also call or text Veronica at 239-224-8919 or email info@oasiscovetn.com, and we will help you find the right slip. You can also read more about our slips on the Boat Slips page.
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