The choices for Land Between the Lakes tenting are a few of the most various of any leisure park I’ve visited. Reserve a website at a developed campground, take your likelihood with a primary campground, or make your individual campsite with the dispersed tenting possibility! It’s actually all as much as what you need to do.
Once I traveled to the Land Between the Lakes I used to be in my trusty camper van (sadly now not with me). I picked up the three-night move for primary/dispersed tenting, staked out a primary campsite every night time, and even forked over the extra money for a developed campground my closing night time. Here’s what I found about every campground throughout my go to, tips on which one to decide on, and details about every.
Developed Campgrounds
There are 4 developed campgrounds Land Between the Lakes tenting. These campgrounds options websites for tents and RVs with full hookups, restroom and bathe amenities, and campground facilities.
Charges within the developed campgrounds ranges from $12-$40 per night time for campsites relying on hookups and $50-$75 per night time for cabins.
Solely the Piney Campground and Wranglers Campground are open all yr; the opposite two are open seasonally March – November.
Piney Campground
With 384 campsites Piney Campground is simply so ever barely larger than Hillman Ferry, making it the biggest campground at Land Between the Lakes. It’s the southern-most developed campground and situated about fifteen minutes from the South Welcome Station on the shore of Kentucky Lake.
I beloved the bathe amenities at this campground! There have been
a number of bathe items with exterior doorways situated on the bottom of the
restrooms. The items had been simply massive sufficient to place your garments, toiletry equipment,
and pull a bathe curtain to maintain them dry.
The campground retailer is situated proper within the center close to the
entrance. The shop had all the standard campground gadgets together with some
groceries and, my favourite half, ice!
I spent my first morning at Land Between the Lakes on the fishing
pier within the campground. It was so peaceable there and the proper place to take pleasure in
my espresso. There was additionally a big, sandy seaside in a small cove on the lake that
appeared good for swimming.
Why keep right here? This campground is ideal for Tennessee weekenders, hikers on the North-South Path or Fort Henry Path, and for day journeys to Homeplace 1850s Dwelling Farm or the South Bison Vary.
Wranglers Campground
Wranglers Campground is the proper place for horseback riders to remain at Land Between the Lakes, though it’s not restricted to only them. With 220 campsites there’s loads of room for anybody wanting an escape within the recreation space. It’s situated close to the center of Land Between the Lakes simply south of the Golden Pond Customer Heart on a slender forest service street.
You may’ve already guessed it however this was my second
bathe and buy of ice whereas at Land Between the Lakes. The bathe
amenities right here had been additionally top-notch and the campground retailer was proper within the
center of all the things. The shop had just a few equestrian provides together with primary
tenting gear and groceries.
The big campsites have loads of room for each RVs and
horse trails are a single website, however there’s additionally overflow parking simply in case
you want it. There are horse stalls for hire and washing amenities.
Why keep right here? That is the one campground at Land
Between the Lakes that enables horses and offers quick access to the horse trails.
Vitality Lake Campground
The Vitality Lake Campground was probably the most closely wooded and secluded campground at Land Between the Lakes. With solely 35 campsites it’s additionally the smallest developed campground. It’s situated properly off the overwhelmed path on the shore of an inland lake.
This campground is a wonderful place for households to remain
and revel in kayaking or canoeing on the lake. With an earthen dam separating the
lake from Lake Barkley you by no means have to fret about motorboat site visitors. There
can be a really good fishing pier on Lake Barkley at a small parking space simply
outdoors the campground.
Whereas this campground consists of bathe amenities and
restrooms it doesn’t have a campground retailer. There are just a few coated shelters
and a small seaside with swimming on Vitality Lake. Potable water at this campground
isn’t assured.
Why keep right here? It’s probably the most secluded developed campground at Land Between the Lakes, affords peaceable actions on Vitality Lake, and is a superb place for day journeys to the Golden Pond Customer Heart & Planetarium, Elk & Bison Prairie, and Woodlands Nature Station.
Hillman Ferry Campground
With none hesitation Hillman Ferry Campground is my favourite campground at Land Between the Lakes. With 374 campsites it’s simply barely smaller than Piney Campground however I really feel the lakefront websites and wooded areas make this campground extra lovely and pleasurable. It’s situated close to the North Welcome Station.
Though I had a primary/dispersed tenting allow and spent
the primary three nights at primary campgrounds I opted to throw down some cash to
spend my final night time at this campground. I’ll always remember the peacefulness
and dawn magnificence at Web site 27 in Space B.
This campground additionally had some relatively good showers however the
restrooms had been a bit outdated. The campground retailer was within the center close to the
entrance. The campground has has a ship ramp and swimming seaside.
Why keep right here? Apart from the very fact it’s my favourite campground at Land Between the Lakes it is usually the best developed campground to entry. Individuals with massive RVs, journey trailers, and tow behinds may benefit from the comfort of this campground.
Fundamental Campgrounds
There are eight primary campgrounds for Land Between the Lakes tenting. The essential campgrounds function outlined campsites with a fireplace ring and picnic desk, a pit bathroom restroom facility, however no hookups, showers, or different facilities.
Company at primary campgrounds are required to buy both a three-night allow for $7 or an annual allow for $30. Websites are first-come, first served.
Boswell Touchdown Fundamental Campground
I spent my very first night time at Land Between the Lakes sleeping in my campervan at Boswell Touchdown Fundamental Campground. It was my introduction to tenting within the recreation space and couldn’t have been extra wonderful.
Boswell Touchdown is constructed round a easy boat ramp. It’s a
quite simple campground with a single pit bathroom close to the middle and a number of other
outlined campsites. A number of the campsites had been down on the lakefront overlooking
Kentucky Lake.
Why keep right here? It’s simply minutes away from Piney
Campground and makes an awesome various simply in case that campground is at
capability or simply too crowded in your need. Then, you’ll be able to nonetheless use the
bathe amenities and campground retailer in Piney.
Redd Hole Fundamental Campground
The Redd Hole Fundamental Campground is in a improbable location for exploring all of Land Between the Lakes. It’s just some miles from the Golden Pond Customer Heart, Elk & Bison Prairie, and a bit of bit additional away from Homeplace 1850s Dwelling Farm.
The dust street from Woodlands Hint to the campground generally is a little bit rutty at occasions so watch out with RVs and trailers. The campground is totally wooded with loads of shade on the shore of Kentucky Lake. A number of the campsites are lakefront whereas others supply a view of the lake.
I claimed a lakefront campsite nevertheless it was excessive above the
lake, most likely about 20’ above the rocky seaside. However it was the proper place
for me to string up my hammock and go to sleep watching the sundown throughout
Kentucky Lake.
The campground features a boat ramp and pit bogs.
Why keep right here? It’s probably the most centrally-located primary
campground at Land Between the Lakes and simply minutes away from the
intersection of Woodlands Hint and US Freeway 68, making it simply accessible
and an awesome place to discover your entire recreation space.
Taylor Bay Fundamental Campground
Taylor Bay Fundamental Campground was my residence away from residence my second night time at Land Between the Lakes. It was so extremely peaceable however that would even have been as a result of I had your entire campground to myself. It’s off the overwhelmed path from Woodlands Hint however solely minutes from Woodlands Nature Station and Vitality Lake Campground (the place I acquired my bathe and ice the subsequent morning).
There have been only some outline campsites round a big open area
in the midst of the campground. I took a website on the lakefront beside the boat
ramp; all of the campsites had been both lakefront or had a view of Lake Barkley. The
campground additionally had a single pit bathroom close to the doorway.
Why keep right here? It’s in an awesome location for exploring Honker Lake, Hematite Lake, and Woodlands Nature Station.
Sugar Bay Fundamental Campground
The Sugar Bay Fundamental Campground was most likely the smallest primary campground at Land Between the Lakes. The street loops across the campground to a ship ramp and unofficial seaside on Kentucky Lake.
The campsites are wooded, every providing a view of the lake
from inside a slender cove. The campground included a pit bathroom.
Why keep right here? Since you don’t have anyplace else
to go at Land Between the Lakes.
Smith Bay Fundamental Campground
I believe Smith Bay Fundamental Campground should be an area secret (that I’m about to spoil). Once I drove by the campground I discovered it taken over by about twenty campers with pontoon boats, trailers, and RVs. They had been having a blast with a celebration within the campground, swimming within the lake, and consuming on the boats!
The very small primary campground is sort of a bit secluded off
a forest service street. The Birmingham Ferry Fundamental Campground makes use of the identical
street.
Why keep right here? It’s secluded, tucked away on a cove on Kentucky Lake, and appeared like one of many extra charming primary campgrounds.
Birmingham Ferry Fundamental Campground
The Birmingham Ferry Fundamental Campground was one of many neatest primary campgrounds at Land Between the Lakes. The campground is situated on the shore of Kentucky Lake in a cove inside a cove, utterly secluded and hidden away.
There weren’t many outlined campsites that I noticed, however the
ones I may discover all had some fairly wonderful views. The boat ramp was considerably
primitive however regardless of that there have been 5 boat trailers parked close by.
Why keep right here? I believe it’s location inside a hidden cove
on Kentucky Lake makes this campground fairly secluded and possibly peaceable
on a regular basis.
Twin Lakes Fundamental Campground
The Twin Lakes Fundamental Campground is the best primary campground to entry at Land Between the Lakes. It’s simply minutes from the North Welcome Station and situated simply off Woodlands Hint.
There’s an unofficial seaside space beside the boat ramp
(protecting in thoughts you’ll be able to’t swim close to boat ramps). The outline campsites had been
situated round a small open area within the center. The campsites had been “lakefront”
nevertheless it was the tip of a cove so the water was very shallow.
Why keep right here? When you’ve been driving all day simply to
attain Land Between the Lakes this might be a wonderful place to ship the
night time.
Nickell Department Fundamental Campground
Nickell Department Fundamental Campground is the northern-most and one of many largest primary campgrounds at Land Between the Lakes. There have been a number of campsites, all lakefront with beautiful views, round a big open area. There was a ship ramp as properly.
Why keep right here? With Hillman Ferry Campground close by
for showers and the campground retailer, Nickell Department can be the proper place
to remain on a budget with beautiful views.
Favourite Campgrounds within the LBL
Though many campgrounds share facilities and options, there are just a few that stood out.
Hillman Ferry Campground is my favourite developed campground. A number of loops supply dozens of campsites hidden beneath a thick cover of leaves. Lots of the campsites supply views of the lake and a number of other are waterfront.
I’m additionally very keen on the Redd Hole Fundamental Campground. It’s the best primary campground to entry within the Land Between the Lakes. The campground is excessive above the lake, so the campsites have spectacular views.
Self-Service Campgrounds
There are three self-service campgrounds for Land Between the Lakes tenting. These campgrounds function outlined websites with picnic tables and fireplace rings, pit bogs, and a ship ramp. None of those campgrounds options showers or any hookups.
Company at self-service campgrounds pay the “Iron Ranger” on the respect system. Charges are $9/night time and should be paid in money.
Gatlin Level Self-Service Campground
The Gatlin Level Self-Service Campground is one in all my favourite locations for tenting at Land Between the Lakes. The very small campground is situated between Bards Lake and Lake Barkley on a dead-end forest service street.
The campground solely has just a few outlined campsites. Every website
comes with a fireplace ring and picnic desk. There’s entry to consuming water,
although not on the particular person campsites. Though not one of the campsites are lake
entrance all of them have a view of the lakes.
Why keep right here? It’s secluded, peaceable, and delightful.
Throughout the earthen dam creating Bard Lake is the Gatlin Level Day Use Space, a stunning
little place for placing a ship into the water or simply hanging out for the day.
Fenton Self-Service Campground
The Fenton Self-Service Campground is probably the most peculiar at Land Between the Lakes as a result of it affords the least quantity of seclusion. Positioned on US Freeway 68 on the shore of Kentucky Lake there are only some websites out of view of the freeway.
However, that doesn’t meant it may well’t be an awesome place to spend a
night time. A small peninsula stands out into the lake with lovely views, particularly
throughout sundown. A small boat ramp is the proper place for launching fishing or
recreation boats.
Why keep right here? The boat ramp is good and entry to
the Central Hardwoods Path may be value it, however actually the one cause to
keep right here is that if all the opposite campgrounds are full for the weekend.
Cravens Bay Self-Service Campground
The secluded Cravens Bay Self-Service Campground appeared completely charming throughout my drive by. It’s properly off the overwhelmed path alongside the shore of Lake Barkley north of Woodlands Nature Station.
This self-service campground is a step above the facilities
at Fenton. Most websites had picnic tables and fireplace rings and there have been pit
bogs out there for the campers. The campground additionally featured a ship ramp and
small, unofficial seaside.
Why keep right here? Peaceable seclusion. A number of of the campsites had been both lakefront or at the least had a view of the lake.
Tenting Space
There are 5 tenting areas for Land Between the Lakes tenting. A tenting space is nearly as primary as a campground can get. It’s principally only a area with no outlined campsites, picnic tables, or fireplace rings. The tenting areas do embrace a pit bathroom restroom facility however in any other case no facilities.
Company at tenting areas are required to buy both a three-night allow for $7 or an annual allow for $30. The areas are first-come, first-served, however do attempt to present some primary tenting etiquette in relation to parking and claiming your spot for the night time.
Grey’s Touchdown Tenting Space
Grey’s Touchdown Tenting Space is situated off US Freeway 79 on the very south finish of Land Between the Lakes. The very primary tenting space on Kentucky Lake has some fairly good views, nevertheless it’s close to the freeway.
Neville Bay Tenting Space
Neville Bay Tenting Space offers no shade in any respect. The tenting space is an open area beside a ship ramp. It’s situated on a cove simply off Lake Barkley so it does present a little bit of seclusion.
Ginger Bay Tenting Space
Simply the alternative of Neville Bay, Ginger Bay Tenting Space offers plenty of shade. There’s a massive dust parking space close to the boat ramp and loads of room to make your individual campsite across the campground. It’s situated on a big cove, Ginger Bay, off Kentucky Lake.
Demumbers Bay Tenting Space
Demumbers Bay Tenting Space is one other massive, open area alongside the water. It’s situated on a big cove close to the northern fringe of Lake Barkley.
Kuttawa Touchdown Tenting Space
Kuttawa Touchdown Tenting Space is the one most distant place to camp at Land Between the Lakes. It’s situated on the northeastern tip of Land Between the Lakes within the bend of Lake Barkley. There are just a few bushes for shade at this tenting space and a ship ramp.
Dispersed Tenting
Ah, the lifeblood of van lifers throughout the Midwest and Rockies. Dispersed tenting is the choice to show anyplace you park your car right into a campsite for the night time. No facilities in any respect, no reservations allowed, and normally not used for greater than a single night time at a time.
The advantage of dispersed tenting is that you just normally have your entire place to your self. Dispersed tenting is allowed on the ends of any of the forest service roads and alongside the lake shore at Land Between the Lakes. Dispersed tenting isn’t allowed in day use areas, picnic areas, or inside 200 yards of US Freeway 68, Woodlands Hint, Mulberry Flat, Silver Path, Kentucky Lake Drive, or Fort Henry Highway.
Company eager to take full benefit of dispersed tenting want
to purchase a three-night allow for $7 or an annual allow for $30. Moreover, company
will pay $4 per car to enter any of the developed campgrounds to take a
bathe, go to the campground retailer, or make use of the facilities.