Nickel Branch is an example of a basic campsite. Which you purchase an annual permit for at one of the visitor centers. Realize when you are at a basic campsite there are no frills...thus the name ;)

Nickel Branch ,down a gravel road off The Trace in Land Between The Lakes,Ky is a nice enough area and perfect fit people who want to go all natural in the woods.

There is only one restroom, pit style, not really convenient to any of the camp sites....then again when I'm camping all natural I don't usually walk all the way to a restroom....just sayin.

There is a boat ramp, also not real convenient, though there are a few sites pretty close to it. So hopefully you like one of those or you will be walking a little way to put in. Unless you enjoy bouncing off a drop off and hoping for the best.

There is a trailhead for the Canal Loop at the front of the campground, once again, not convenient to any campsite (are you noticing a theme here). The trail is bike and hiker friendly, be courteous to each other. Will take you along the lake edge and there are some nice views. (Moderate).

There has been a lot of rain this year and some high water levels. When the water goes down trash can be left along the shores as well as a lot of drift. So if you have a minute feel free to pick some up and throw it away. Leave it better then you found it:)