Taylor Bay Campground
Staci R.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

Great location and price for self service "primitive" campground

Taylor Bay is a self service campground in Land Between the Lakes. All the campsites are first come, first served. There are no amenities except a vault toilet and a boat ramp. The roads leading back to Taylor Bay are all paved, and each site has a fire ring, and is usually compacted gravel. When you arrive, you find your site, stake your claim, and then go back to the "iron ranger" to fill out your camping registration, pay your fees and drop the envelope into the "iron ranger".  Generators are allowed, but there are posted quiet times.  I have AT&T cell service and could pick up three bars on an android. 

The sites are well spaced apart to still offer some privacy.  Most of the sites are shaded, but a few in the center have zero shade.  If you plan on using the boat ramp, be sure to check the lake levels...the ramp drops abruptly and during low pool, may not be usable. Taylor Bay is located near Hematite Lake (picnicking & hiking), and the Nature Station on the north side of LBL.

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  • Review photo of Taylor Bay Campground by Staci R., August 26, 2022
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  • Review photo of Taylor Bay Campground by Staci R., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Taylor Bay Campground by Staci R., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Taylor Bay Campground by Staci R., August 26, 2022