Campground List

CAMPGROUND NAME: Birmingham Ferry

VISIT DATE: 10/17/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/7/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace")
south 8.5 miles to Smith Bay sign (Forest Rt. 114).  Turn right onto Rt. 114 
and go 2.8 miles to Smith Bay/Birmingham Ferry signs (Forest Rt. 115).  
Continue straight on Forest Rt. 115 for 0.4 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

The campground straddles a peninsula along Pisgah Bay off
Kentucky Lake.  It has one cluster of camp sites at entrance and
then another a half mile away, near the boat ramp. This location
provides campers with views of Pisgah Bay and excellent
opportunities to watch the Drag Boat Races held on the Bay - one
per month during the summer.  The mixed hardwoods provide good
shade but little privacy between sites.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
   
   Total Sites: 26

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 42'

Comments:
The parking aprons and interior roads are gravel.  An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available at North Welcome
Station on State Rt. 453 - no fee.  RVrs can turn around 
at end of campground in parking area above boat ramp.  Sites 26 
through 29 are in an area beyond this turn-around.  RVrs and 2 WD 
vehicles should not attempt access into these sites as the road 
boswell landingis severely eroded. 

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.

HIKING
There are many other hiking trails throughout Land Between the
Lakes.  Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, bluegill, drum, sauger, and stripe, White,
Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Boswell Landing

VISIT DATE: 10/14/2002

UPDATE DATE:  3/7/2025

STATE: Tennessee

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dover

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Dover, TN, at the intersection of State Rt 49 east and US Rt
79 south, take Rt 79 west 10.7 miles to Piney campground sign. 
Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt 230 (Ft Henry Rd) and go 4.5 
miles to Boswell Landing sign.  Turn left at sign onto 
Forest Rt 232 and go 0.2 miles to a Y intersection with a boat 
ramp sign.  Turn right at intersection onto Forest Rt 233 
(Boswell landing Rd) and go 1 mile to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

This campground is often considered overflow for nearby Piney
campground.  However, the campground isn't anywhere near the
level of development found at the Piney, giving it a pleasant
rustic feel.  Some sites are right on the Kentucky Lake shoreline.  
Near Ft. Henry Battlefield and cemetery, this campground provides 
directaccess to the Fort Henry Trail network and a touch of the area's
history. Generally a quiet campground, occasionally Ft Campbell's 
guns can be heard. 

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
   
   Total Sites: 19

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 40'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel, grass, or dirt.  An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available at Piney 
campground - no fee

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The nearest drinking water is at Piney Campground.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.  The boat ramp includes a
courtesy dock.

HIKING
Ft. Henry National Recreation Trail (foot) - 45 miles

There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Cravens Bay

VISIT DATE: 10/17/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/7/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodland Trace a.k.a. 
"The Trace") south 8.5 miles to Cravens Bay sign.  Turn left onto 
Rt 117 and go 1.5 miles to another Cravens Bay sign.  Turn right 
onto Forest Rt 118 and go 3 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

The campground, located along Lake Barkley, is quiet and known 
for quality fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.  It 
enjoys the benefits of a dense stand of mixed hardwoods which 
encourage visits from wildlife.  The area is particularly popular 
with bald eagles, deer and turkeys.  The campground has a loop 
and half-mile long spur.  Along the spur are four camp sites, 
and at its end, are several more.  As with sites in the loop, 
many along the spur overlook the lake, but in addition, they are 
secluded and very pleasant to park an RV or pitch a tent.  Generally, 
the campground is covered with groomed grass and is a delightful 
place to enjoy fishing, boating, or just "kicking back."  Boats can 
be moored close to or at some camp sites.

At the end of the spur are several foundations where a general store/gas 
station and homes used to be.  During the late 50s, early 60s, the 
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) removed the structures to make room 
for Lake Barkley.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations, Golden Pond 
Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison Prairie, Woodlands Nature 
Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Comment:
Seasonal camp site leases are available for some sites through an annual 
open public lottery.  Contact Forest Supervisor Office for more information.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
   
   Total Sites: 30

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'

Comments:
The parking aprons and interior roads are gravel.  RV waste
stations with potable water are available, at no charge to FS
campers, at Golden Pond Visitors Center (south on "The Trace") and
North Welcome Station (north on State Rt. 453).

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
  No. Threaded: 2

Comments:
The bath house, with flush toilets, is heated and located 
on hill at entrance to campground.  A water line with hose 
attachments runs length of loop.  There is no potable water 
along or at end of spur.  The bath house is closed January
and February and port-a-potties are provided.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Lake Barkley is 59,900 acres.  There are two boat ramps - one 
at campground entrance and the other (primitive) at end of spur.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Energy Lake

VISIT DATE: 10/11/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-525-7077 or  make on-line reservations

DIRECTIONS:
From Canton, KY, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 west 1.3 miles to the
Energy Lake sign after the bridge.  Turn right at sign onto a paved 
road (Forest Rt 134) and go 5.5 miles to another Energy Lake sign.  
Turn left at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 700 feet.

The campground has four areas (A, B, C, & D) across from Energy
Lake Dam on the southern shore of Energy Lake.  Each Area has two
loops except for B, which is a single loop.  All sites have electric 
hook-ups.

Located on the east side of Land Between the Lakes National
Recreation Area (LBL), Energy Lake is smaller than other campgrounds 
with electric hook-ups and is off the beaten path. The campground enjoys
smaller crowds, less structure, and has sites with minimal privacy.  
Area B is where twelve basic cabins with electric are located. (The 
other cabin is located in Area D.) Site 5, 6, and 7 in Area C are 
on a small loop that overlooks the lake - nice sites but best suited 
for tents or small RVs.  Camp site 3, 4, and 5 in Area D are accessed 
via a very steep down-grade.

The campground features a group campfire ring, basketball 
court, playground, and canoe / kayak rentals.  Boat access to Energy Lake 
and nearby Barkley Lake is from a boat ramp just outside the campground.  
Some sites enjoy a pleasant view of Energy Lake.  All sites are tucked 
in among hickory, oak, sweet gum, sycamore, popular, and maple trees. 
This variety of hardwoods makes the campground particularly
delightful in the fall. The abundance of water, fish, and trees also 
attract a wide variety of bird life including herons, bald eagles, and 
various waterfowl.  While wildlife is around throughout the year, the 
winter months offer the best viewing.

Possible day trips are Golden Pond Visitors Center and
Planetarium, Elk and Bison Prairie, The Homeplace, Nature Station,
trail rides at Wranglers campground, and Welcome Stations located
at the North and South end of the LBL.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Comments:
Open March 1 through November 30

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - no hookups
$26-$28 per day - w/ electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
   
   Total Sites: 35

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 35

No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 45'*

Comments:
The parking aprons and interior roads are gravel.

*Maximum trailer length(established by LBL)

FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
  No. Threaded: 7

Comments:
Area B has wheelchair friendly showers and toilets.  Coin
operated washer and dryer are available at Assembly Building.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
The 370 acre Energy Lake is a spring-fed, a no wake lake.  The
boat ramp, with a courtesy dock, is 0.4 mile east of campground's
entrance and provides access to both Energy and Barkley lakes. 
Boats can be moored at some sites.  Boat and canoe rentals are
available.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.  Trails at
the campground are:

Loop 1 (foot only) - 4 miles
Loop 2 (foot only) - 2 miles

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, bluegill, drum, sauger, and stripe, White,
Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Fenton

VISIT DATE: 10/15/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Aurora

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Aurora, KY, at the intersection of US Rt 68/State Rt 80/State
Rt 94, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 east 1.7 miles to campground
sign.  Turn right at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

At one time this campground was actually an airport. Reminders of its 
former use can be seen in the wide, open space and alternating gravel 
and cement surfaces. 

The campground itself has an air of neglect; it once had three sections 
but has been reduced to just one. Although it is small and looks worn out, 
the remaining section is shaded, and all eleven sites have pull-throughs 
and electric hook-ups. Note: the access road is small, and the sites are 
uneven. When we were there, some picnic tables were broken. 

The basic, self-service campground attracts overnight campers -- adjacent 
to State Route 68 with easy on and out access. However, being so close to 
an important east/west route, traffic noise can be distracting. 

Walk to the nearby bridge for relaxing views of the river. Anglers and 
boaters will appreciate the good fishing and generous boat ramps. 

Some say adjacent to this campground is the best place to watch the 
Park's 4th of July fireworks in the wide-open field. 

Fenton is often used for a variety of special events, so the campground 
does fill up early on those special event weekends. 

Check out Kentucky’s oldest Arts & Crafts festival held annually on Labor 
Day weekend, located in nearby Grand Rivers, in Little Lake Park.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - with electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

Note:  Discount honored only on the basic campsite.

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
   
   Total Sites: 12

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 11

No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 35' X 54'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.  The interior campground road alternates
between gravel and pavement. The access roads are paved.  A dump station 
with potable water is available at Golden Pond Visitors Center, just east 
of thecampground on SR 80.  All parking aprons are about the same size. 
Electric sites alternate between 20 and 30 amp hook-ups.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
  No. Threaded: 3

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, bluegill, drum, sauger, and stripe, White,
Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Gatlin Point

VISIT DATE: 10/14/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Tennessee

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dover

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Dover, TN, at the intersection of State Rt 49 east and US Rt 79 south, 
take Rt 79 south 3.1 miles to Land Between the Lakes sign.  Turn right at 
sign onto Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace" (State Rt 49) and go 4 miles 
to Gatlin Point sign. Turn right after sign onto Forest Rt 227 (gravel) 
and go 2.1 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left at intersection, onto 
Forest Rt 229 (gravel) and go 1.6 miles to campground on left.

Note: The campground has two entrances.  The first is very steep but using 
the second entrance means some of the parking aprons are at a wrong angle 
for use by travel trailer.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

This small campground, offering little more than quiet and a
chance for solitude, is often overlooked.  Fishing opportunities
at Bards Lake and Lake Barkley are another reason to visit this
campground.  Some sites have a pleasant view of both lakes.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
   
   Total Sites: 19

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.  An RV waste station, with potable
water, is available at South Welcome Station - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
  No. Threaded: 2

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Bards Lake, with 320 acres, is a no wake lake.  Lake Barkley is
59,700 acres.   There is a primitive boat ramp near campground's
second entrance.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Hillman Ferry

VISIT DATE: 10/12/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-525-7077 or  make on-line reservations

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace") 
south 4.5 miles to campground sign.  Turn right into the campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

This campground is one of the largest in the Land Between the Lakes 
(LBL) National Recreation Area.  Five Areas, identified as A, B, C, D, 
and T, stretch along the southeast shore of Kentucky Lake, between Moss 
Creek and Pisgah Bay.   The sites on the campground's many loops and 
spurs are on curly-curl roadways linked to each other and the Lake by a 
variety of trails and connector paths nestled among oak, hickory, and 
Loblolly pine around manicured grounds.  The camp sites have a "forest 
experience" feel but with many of the conveniences found in a private 
campground resort.  It is a "full-service" campground with sites offering 
30 amp and some 50 amp electric hook-ups. The lack of understory provides 
minimal privacy for campers. Only walk-in tent sites are available as first 
come/first serve.

The campground offers a wide range of "basic" camping levels.  Some Areas, 
such as B, have sites tucked in among trees and roofless, open air flush 
toilets.  Other Areas, like D and T, have sites with hook-ups packed close 
together, while Areas A and B have sites with limited hook-ups and are 
widely spaced.  The campground offers campsites with no hook-ups, as well 
as full, water and electric, and electric only hook-ups.

Hillman Ferry campground has a lot to offer besides a camp site.  There are 
playgrounds, a lighted ball field, snack shacks, amphitheater, archery range, 
modern bath houses (with coin operated washers and driers), fish cleaning 
stations, and a recreation program (check fee board for schedule).  Even band 
concerts are an occasional activity at the campground.  And there are a 
wide variety of possible day trips close by.  A few are Golden Pond Visitor 
Center and Planetarium, trail rides at Wrangler campground, Elk & Bison 
Prairie, The Homeplace, Nature Station and, of course, Welcome Stations at 
the North and South end of the NRA.

The campground features the Hillman Ferry Outpost which offers various 
limited groceries, camping supplies and recreation equipment, such as canoes 
and bicycles and rentals.  Besides 24 hour security, the campground offers 
ice, firewood, and tick spray for sale.  Ticks and skunks are two potential 
problems campers should be prepared for.  The campground has been described 
as "cozy", "complete", "perfect", and much more.  With so much happening in 
and around this campground, it is a great destination.

Seasonal leases are available for some sites through an annual open 
public lottery.  Contact LBL for more information.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open March 1 through November 30.

NOTE:  Seasonal sites available through a lottery.  Contact Forest Supervisor 
office for more information.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - no hookups
$26-$28 per day - w/ electric hookups
$34-$36 per day - w/ electric and water hookups
$40-$42 per day - w/ electric, water and sewer hookups.

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 64
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 302
   
   Total Sites: 366

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 366
No. Grilles on Sites: 366
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 65
No. Water and Electric Only: 157
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 105

No. RV Pull Throughs: 60
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 51'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. Interior road is paved.  This
campground can accommodate any size RV.

FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 37
  No. Threaded: 33

Comments:
Wheelchair friendly bathrooms and showers are located only in
Areas A and C.  Coin operated washer and dryer available in Areas
A, D and T.  Public phones are at campground's entrance.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.  The beach is sandy.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout the Recreation Area. 
Contact Visitor Center for additional information.  Trails at the
campground are:

Hillman Heritage National Recreation Trail	(foot) - 10 miles
North End Hike and Bike Trail - (foot and mountain bike) - 2
miles
Campground Trail (paved foot) - 2 miles

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and Stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass

CAMPGROUND NAME: Nickell Branch

VISIT DATE: 10/17/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodlands Trace 
a.k.a. "The Trace") south 2miles to Nickell Branch sign.  
Turn left at sign, onto Forest Rt 102 (gravel) and go 0.7 
mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and take first right 
to boat ramp and sites 12 and 13; take second right turn for 
sites 1 through 3 or continue straight for remaining sites.

Note: The first right turn accesses tent only sites (12 and 13).

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

Known as a "lake access" campground, it has two spurs and a "half-
moon" loop.  Stretching out along the shores of Lake Barkley,
the campground offers good fishing and sites with nice views of
the lake.  The campground also has a couple of sites at a
primitive boat ramp.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Seasonal Comment:
None

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 4
   
   Total Sites: 13

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 41'

Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.   All parking aprons are about same
size.  An RV waste station, with potable water, is available
at the North Welcome Station - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The nearest drinking water is located at North Welcome Station.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Lake Barkley is 59,700 acres.

HIKING
Canal Loop Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 14.2 miles

There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Piney

VISIT DATE: 10/14/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/8/2025

STATE: Tennessee

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dover

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-525-7077 or  make on-line reservations

DIRECTIONS:
In Dover, TN, at intersection of State Rt 49 East and US Rt 79
South, take Rt. 79 south 10.7 miles to campground sign.  Turn
right at sign onto Forest Rt 230 and go 2.4 miles to another
campground sign at a "Y" intersection.  Bear left at sign and go
0.2 miles to campground's entrance.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

The campground is located along the eastern shoreline of Kentucky 
Lake in oak, hickory, and Virginia and Loblolly pines. The old 
growth woods provide ample shade to sites but there is little 
middlestory and the understory is nicely groomed grass.  This lack 
of vegetation means only fair privacy between campsites.  The 
campground has eight loops: Shortleaf, Virginia, Sweetgum, Dogwood, 
Chestnut, Persimmon, Loblolly, and Black Oak. The first seven loops 
are on one peninsula while Black Oak occupies another.  A trail connects 
the two camping areas with a large grass field, ball courts, camp 
theater, Piney Outpost, and campground's entrance located between them.  
Full hook-up sites are located in Dogwood Loop.  Electric hook-up only 
sites are scattered throughout the campground, and basic (no hook-ups) 
sites are found in Virginia and Sweetgum Loops, which have lantern posts.  
Only walk-in tent sites are available as first come/first serve.

The ballfields, at the campground's entrance, have lights permitting 
night games. Three separate playgrounds plus a play area with volleyball 
court, at Black Oak loop's beach, will keep children busy.  While not all 
sites overlook Kentucky Lake, there are a good number that do.  Campsites 
 Virginia loops. The shoreline offers several place to tie-up boats near 
a camp site. Vending soft drink machines are co-located with bathrooms.  
A series of interpretive programs are offered during summer season.  
Check information board for details.
 
For a touch of history, a hike along Fort Henry National Recreation Trail, 
with its many historic and natural features, takes visitors back to the 1860s 
when General Grant's troops moved from Ft. Henry to Ft. Donelson.  

The campground also features the Piney Outpost which offers various limited 
groceries, camping supplies and recreation equipment, such as canoes and 
bicycles, for rent.  Besides 24 hour security, the campground offers ice, 
firewood, and tick spray for sale.  Ticks and skunks are two potential 
problems campers should be prepared for.  

Piney has a lot to offer besides a camp site.  There are playgrounds, ball 
fields, amphitheater, archery range, modern bath houses (one with a coin 
operated washer and drier), fish cleaning stations, and a recreation program 
(check fee board for schedule).  Band concerts are occasionally offered on 
weekends.  And there are a wide variety of possible day trips close 
by - Golden Pond Planetarium, Elk & Bison Prairie, The Homeplace, Nature 
Station and Welcome Stations at the North and South end of the LBL are just 
a few.

Seasonal camp site leases are available for some sites through an annual, 
open-to-the-public, lottery. Plus, the campground offers basic cabin 
structures. Contact LBL for more information.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open March 1 through November 30.

NOTE: Seasonal sites available through a lottery. Contact Forest Supervisor
Office for more information.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - no hookups
$26-$28 per day - w/ electric hookups
$40-$42 per day - w/ electric, water and sewer hookups

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 363
   
   Total Sites: 369

Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 369
No. Grilles on Sites: 369
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 39
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 7
No. Electric Only: 306

No. RV Pull Throughs: 15
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 53'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel; interior road is paved.

FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 49
  No. Threaded: 49

Comments:
Wheelchair-friendly bathrooms and showers are located at Sweetgum
Loop.  Coin operated washers and dryers available in Chestnut,
Black Oak, and Dogwood Loops.  Deep sinks are located at all
bathrooms except wheelchair friendly bathroom.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.  Swim area has a sandy beach. 
There are two boat ramps, each with a courtesy dock.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout the Recreation Area. 
Contact one of the visitor centers for additional information. 

Trails at campground are:
Campground Trail (foot and mountain bike) - 1 mile
Ft. Henry National Recreation Trail (foot)	 - 45 miles 

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.  A wheelchair-friendly fishing
pier is near Black Oak Loop.  A small fishing pond is stocked
with catfish.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Redd Hollow

VISIT DATE: 01/22/2002

UPDATE DATE:  3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Canton, KY, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 west 5.9 miles To
Grand Rivers/ Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace" signs. Take exit. 
Turn left onto "The Trace" (State Rt 453) and go 4.8 miles to Redd
Hollow sign.  Turn right onto Forest Rt 171 (gravel) and go 1.5
miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

This delightful campground along the shores of Kentucky Lake is
small enough to provide campers with a pleasantly rustic forest
experience.  It features a few very secluded campsites and
hilltop sites with "pretty" views of the Lake.  Although not formally 
provided at this "lake access" campground, boats may be tied up 
at several lakeshore sites.  The quality of fishing makes this is an 
angler's campground, as the frequent visits by bald eagles will 
confirm.  Waves striking the shore can be heard at several sites.  
Some sites are eroded and have an unkempt appearance. 

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
   
   Total Sites: 39

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 39
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass.  A waste station, with
potable water, is available at Golden Pond Visitor Center - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0

Comments:
The nearest drinking water is at Golden Pond Visitor Center.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Smith Bay

VISIT DATE: 10/12/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodlands Trace 
a.k.a. "The Trace") south 8.5 miles to Smith Bay sign.  Turn 
right onto Forest Rt 114 and go 2.8 miles to Smith Bay/Birmingham 
signs. Turn left onto Rt 116 (gravel) and go 0.9 mile to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 feet.

This is a quiet little, rustic campground with excellent views
of Smith Bay (of Kentucky Lake).  It features camp sites tucked
in among mixed hardwoods with fair privacy.  Not too big and not
too small, this campground offers a nice alternative to the
neighboring Birmingham Ferry campground.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
 
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
   
   Total Sites: 16

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 35'

Comments:
The parking aprons and interior roads are gravel.  An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available at North Welcome
Station - north on State Rt. 453.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
Campers must go to Birmingham Ferry for drinking water.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Sugar Bay

VISIT DATE: 10/18/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Aurora

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Aurora, KY, at the intersection of US Rt 68/State Rt 80/State
Rt 94, take Rt. 68/State Rt 80 east 4.3 miles to 
Woodlands Trace / Grand River, Ky signs. Take exit. Turn left at 
the bottom of the exit ramp onto Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace" 
(State 453)and go 5.1 miles to Sugar Bay sign.  Turn left onto 
Forest Rt 140 and go 2.2 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 ft.

The campground is located between Kentucky Lake and Sugar Bay.  A
single loop along Sugar Bay, the campground winds around a hill
in oak and hickory trees.  Some sites, near the top of the hill,
have views of Sugar Bay.  It is a good place for anglers and folks 
who enjoy nature. A rustic campground with the feel of semi-
wilderness camping, some sites have neither grilles nor fire-
rings.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
   
   Total Sites: 16

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 6
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'

Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.  RVs should not go past site 17 as
there is no turn-around beyond this point.  An RV waste station,
with potable water, is available at Golden Pond Visitor 
Center - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.

HIKING
There are many other hiking trails throughout Land Between the
Lakes.  Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, bluegill, drum, sauger, and stripe, White,
Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Taylor Bay

VISIT DATE: 10/15/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Canton, KY, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 west 1.3 miles to 
Energy Lake sign just after the bridge. Turn right at sign onto Forest 
Rt 134 (Energy Lake Rd) and go 9 miles to a "T" intersection.  Turn 
right onto Forest Rt 135 (Mulberry Flat Rd) and go 0.8 miles to 
Taylor Bay sign.  Turn right and go 0.4 miles to campground.  

Note: Sept 2024 - Sign to turn into campground shows a boat ramp symbol, 
but not a campground symbol.  

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 ft.

The campground is located at the edge of the Environment
Education Waterfowl Refuge on Taylor Bay of Lake Barkley.  Called
a "back country" campground, it is primarily used by hunters and
anglers and features great waterfowl watching.  Boats can be tied
up at some of the lakefront sites. 

The campground has two sections.  One section is to the right of
campground's entrance and features very shady sites tucked into a
heavy stand of mixed hardwood trees stretching up the hillside. 
The second section is to the left and has more open sites
scattered around a loop.  These sites are along the shore and
have a view of Taylor Bay.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

NOTE:  Seasonal sites available through a lottery. Contact Ranger
District Office for more information.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
   
   Total Sites: 35

Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'

Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.  Depending on direction
of travel, RV waste stations, with potable water, are provided at
Golden Pond Visitor Center or north Welcome station - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The nearest drinking water is at Energy Lake Campground.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Lake Barkley is 59,700 acres.  Boat ramp has a courtesy dock.

HIKING
There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Twin Lakes

VISIT DATE: 10/15/2002

UPDATE DATE:  3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Grand Rivers

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Grand Rivers, KY, take State Rt 453 (Woodlands Trace 
a.k.a. "The Trace") south 3.3 miles to Twin Lakes sign.  Turn 
right onto Forest Rt 104 and go 0.2 miles to campground entrance.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 680 feet.

Known as a "lake access" campground, this is a hunter/angler's
campground stretching along the shores of an unnamed bay and
Kentucky Lake.  It has a loop and two spurs and offers good
fishing and solitude.  The campground also has a couple of sites
with primitive docks and good bank fishing opportunities.

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations,
Golden Pond Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison
Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, and The Homeplace.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: Backcountry permit required for each adult camping; 
Rate: $10 for 3 days or $50 for annual permit. 

Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
   
   Total Sites: 14

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 30'

Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.  An RV waste station, with potable
water, is available at the North Welcome Station - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The nearest drinking water is at North Welcome Station.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Kentucky Lake is 160,300 acres.  A boat ramp is 0.75 miles from
campground.

HIKING
North/South Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 31 miles

There are many hiking trails throughout Land Between the Lakes. 
Access to the Canal Loop trail is at the entrance to the campground
Contact a visitor center for additional information.

FISHING   
Crappie, Yellow perch, blue gill, drum, sauger, and stripe,
White, Large and Smallmouth bass.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Wranglers

VISIT DATE: 10/16/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/9/2025

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-525-7077 or  make on-line reservations

DIRECTIONS:
From Canton, KY, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 west 5.9 miles to Grand 
Rivers/Woodlands Trace signs and take the exit. At the bottom of the ramp,
Turn left onto Woodlands Trace a.k.a. "The Trace" (State Rt 453) and go 
0.5 miles to Wranglers Camp sign.  Turn left after sign onto 
Forest Rt 165 and go 5 miles to another campground sign.  Turn right 
after sign, continuing on Rt 165, and go 0.1 miles to still another 
campground sign.  Turn right into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 680 feet.

The campground is located in an area once used for agriculture near 
Barkley Lake.  Years of farming have provided a level area for the 
campground with little shade.  The campground has seven Areas - A, B, 
C, D, E, F, and G.  The best chance for shade is in Area B.  Area E is 
designated a Group Area while Area D is an open field used for overflow 
when other Areas are full.  The sites in Area C are electric while Area 
G has no hook-ups.  "Rustic" shelters (basically, log bunkhouses of 
varying sizes) are scattered throughout the campground.  For information 
about the shelters contact Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area 
(LBL) directly.  Although most sites are widely separated, the 
close-cropped grass and no other understory limits privacy to minimal.  
Although most sites do not have a grille, almost all do have fire-rings.  Only 
walk-in tent sites are available as first come/first serve.

This is a horse camp (no bicycles permitted) with barns and stalls 
scattered throughout, that can be rented,  and two horse washes.  
Also provided are water troughs, tethering and picket posts at sites.  
There is enough room for a non-electric temporary fence at most sites.  
A blacksmith/farrier is available at the campground from April through 
November on weekends and for special events.  The campground is used by 
equestrian and wagon driving enthusiasts for weekend and special events.  
These events include the LBL Primitive Rodeo in July, National Trail 
Reunion events in September, a Customer Appreciation Day in July, and 
the list is growing.

The campground has an Outpost which offers limited groceries and camping 
supplies as well as recreation equipment.  The campground also offers hay, 
ice, firewood, and tick spray for sale.  Ticks and skunks are two potential 
problems campers should be prepared for.

Wrangler has a lot to offer besides a camp site.  A unique feature at this 
campground is J Bar J Inc. Riding Stable with guided trail rides.  There 
are also an activity court and modern bath houses (with coin operated 
washers and driers).  Band concerts are occasionally offered on weekends.  

Possible day trips are the North and South Welcome Stations, Golden Pond 
Visitor Center, the Planetarium, Elk and Bison Prairie, Woodlands Nature 
Station, and The Homeplace.  However, with over 100-miles of scenic trails, 
most accessible for wagons, who would want to leave?

Note: All horses must have had Coggins Test and out-of-state horses require 
a current health certification.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

NOTE:  Seasonal sites available through a lottery.  Contact Forest Supervisor
office for more information.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - no hookups
$26-$28 per day - w/ electric hookups
$34-$36 per day - w/ electric and water hookups
$40-$42 per day - w/ electric, water and sewer hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21

Note:  Discount honored only on the basic campsite.

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 195
   
   Total Sites: 195

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 195
No. Grilles on Sites: 33
Equestrian Camping: Yes

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 18
No. Water and Electric Only: 2
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 163

No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 60'

Comments:
Parking aprons and interior roads are gravel.  Parking aprons can
accommodate any size RV.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 22
  No. Threaded: 22

Comments:
Wheelchair-friendly showers are in Areas B, C, & D.  Vaults are in
Areas F & G.  A coin operated washer and dryer are located in Areas
A and B.  Ten horse troughs are scattered around the campground.

WATER SPORTS - None

Comments:
The closest access to water sports is Lake Barkley via Bacon
Creek Boat Launch Area, about 2 miles away.

HIKING
There are many hiking and horse trails throughout Land Between
the Lakes.  There is a 100-mile network of horse and wagon trails
accessed from the campground. Contact a visitor center for
additional information or call the campground's gate at 270-924-
2233.

FISHING - No