Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Birmingham Ferry
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2002
UPDATE DATE: 10/13/2017
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 ("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
NOTE: Seasonal sites available through a lottery. Contact Forest
Supervisor Office for details.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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 should
not attempt access into these sites.
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: 1/30/2017
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 and go 4.5 miles to
Boswell Landing sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt 232 and
go 0.2 miles to a boat ramp sign. Turn right at sign onto
Forest Rt 233 (paved and gravel) 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. Considered a "back country" campground for Kentucky
Lake, some sites are right on the lake's shoreline. Near Ft.
Henry Battlefield and cemetery, this campground provides direct
access 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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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: 1/30/2017
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 ("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: See Camping Fees
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: 8/4/2024
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
Energy Lake sign. Turn right at sign onto a gravel road (Forest
Rt 134) and go 5.5 miles to another Energy Lake sign. Turn left
at sign into campground.
Alternative paved route: From Canton, KY take US Rt 68/State Rt 80
west 5.9 miles to Grand Rivers/"The Trace" signs. Turn left at signs
onto Golden Pond Dr. and go 0.4 miles to Visitor Center sign.
Bear right at sign onto "The Trace"/North and go 7.1 miles to
Energy Lake sign. Turn right at sign onto Mulberry Flat Rd.
(Forest Rt 135) and go 4.1 miles to another Energy Lake sign.
Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt 134 and go 3 miles to
campground on right.
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. Most sites have
electric hook-ups with non-electric sites scattered throughout.
Located on the east side of Land Between the Lakes National
Recreation Area (LBL), smaller than other campgrounds with
electric hook-ups, and off the beaten path, the campground enjoys
smaller crowds, less structure, and sites with minimal privacy.
Due to irregular shape and steep angles of parking aprons, Area B
has the campground's only tents-only sites. 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. Only walk-in tent sites are
available as first come/first serve. Twelven basic cabins, with no
electric hookups, are available in the campground.
The campground features orienteering course,campfire theater, basketball
court, playground, and canoe 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.
Note: If not making a reservation, and since all sites can be
reserved, plan for an alternative campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open March 1 through November 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $26 per day
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): 37
Total Sites: 37
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 37
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 37
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons and interior roads are gravel. RV waste stations,
with potable water, are available at the North and South Welcome
Stations and Golden Pond Visitors Center - no fee.
*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: 1/30/2017
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 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. The campground is also
convenient to Ken Lake State Park, were campers can enjoy the
music from the blues festival held each August at the Park. Some
say this campground is the best place to watch the Park's 4th of
July fireworks. Then, there is the Annual Arts and Craft Fair
held at the campground every Labor Day weekend. Fenton area is
often used for a variety of special events so the campground does
fill-up early on those special event weekends. While sunshine is
abundant at the campground, some sites enjoy the shade provided
by hickory, oak, sweetgum, beech and sycamore trees, providing a
delightful display in the Fall.
The campground had three sections but has been reduced to just one
section with lots of shade. The number of trees give campsite a feeling
of seclusion. This section has all the pull-throughs and electric hook-ups.
At the end of the access road, this section appears to be the first to fill-up.
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: See Camping Fees
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 road alternates
between gravel and cement. A dump station with potable water is
available at Golden Pond Visitors Center, just east of the
campground 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: 1/30/2017
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 interestion 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 "The Trace" (State Rt 453) 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: See Camping Fees
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: 1/30/2017
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 ("The Trace") south 4.5
miles to campground sign. Turn right into 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 occassional 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: See Camping Fees
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
Note: Discount honored only on the basic campsite.
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: 45
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: 1/30/2017
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 (The Trace) south 2
miles 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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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: 1/30/2017
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: See Camping Fees
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
Note: Discount honored only on the basic campsite.
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): 31
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 7
No. Electric Only: 269
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: 1/30/2017
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/"The Trace" signs. Turn left at sign onto Golden Pond
Dr. and go 0.4 miles to Visitor Center and stop signs. 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. Conical-
shape shells can be found, by the thousands, at boat ramp. Only
walk-in tent sites are available as first come/first serve.
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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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: 1/30/2017
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 ("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 campgrounds 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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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: 1/30/2017
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 Visitor Center
and "The Trace" signs. Turn right after signs onto Golden Pond
Dr. and go 0.3 miles to another Visitor Center sign. Bear right
after sign onto "The Trace" (State 453)and go 5.5 miles to Sugar
Bay sign. Turn left onto Forest Rt 140 (gravel)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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
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: 1/30/2017
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
Engergy Lake sign. Turn right at sign onto a gravel road (Forest
Rt 134) and go 9 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto
Forest Rt 135 and go 0.8 miles to Taylor Bay sign. Turn right
and go 0.4 miles to campground.
Alternative: From Canton, KY, take US Rt 68/State Rt 80 west
5.9 miles west to Grand Rivers/"TheTrace" signs. Turn left at
to "The Trace"/ North (State Rt 453) and go 7.1 miles to Taylor
Bay sign. Turn irght onto Mulberry Flat Rd (Forest Rt 135) and
go 0.4 miles to campground.
Note: Last 0.4 miles is paved but rough.
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.
Seasonal camp site leases are available for some sites through an
annual, open-to-the-public, lottery. Contact LBL for more
information.
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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on permit.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
Note: Backcountry permits are available on-line.
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: 1/30/2017
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 ("The Trace") south 3.3
miles to Twin Lakes sign. Turn right onto Forest Rt 104 (rough
road) 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: See Camping Fees
Backcountry permit required for each adult camping
NOTE: No discount on 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: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
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.
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: 1/30/2017
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/"The Trace" signs. Turn left at signs onto Golden Pond Dr and go
0.4 miles to a "T" intersection and stop sign. Turn left onto The
"The Trace" (State Rt 453) and go 0.1 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, continueing 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?
Seasonal camp site leases are available for some sites through an annual,
open-to-the-public, lottery. Contact LBL for more information.
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: See Camping Fees
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): 168
Total Sites: 168
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 167
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: 125
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: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 16
No. Threaded: 16
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 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 campground. Contact a visitor center for
additional information or call the campground's gate at 270-924-
2200.
FISHING - No
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