Barren River Magic is nestled in the historical district of Sulfur Well. Our campsites evoke a slower pace of life surrounded by the River and the beautiful hills of KY. It is truly a magical place and we invite you to come and stay and find your MAGIC!



Barren River Magic 

We offer 3 tiny home cabins, tent and RV sites.



Born Again Camping / Antiques 

## Overview

Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland.   
  
  
  
Click [here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/cumberland/tour.html) for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.

## Recreation

Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities.   
  
Kendall Campground offers visitors convenient access to a cold water trout stream, making it a popular fishing destination. The stream is well-stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout.  
  
Whispering Pines Trail, located within the campground, is a non-strenuous trail approximately half a mile long.

## Facilities

The campground is a multi-use recreation area, consisting of 70 acres and 116 reservable campsites, all of which have water and electric hookups.   
  
  
  
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring/grill and lantern post. A group day-use picnic shelter with water and electric hookups is available as well.  
  
  
A boat ramp, fish cleaning station, basketball court, horseshoe pit, hiking trail and playgrounds are located within the park.

## Natural Features

The campground overlooks the river, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. 

## Nearby Attractions

Wolf Creek Dam National Fish Hatchery is within walking distance of the campground. It is open year-round and offers free tours to the public and an excellent Environmental Education Center. Click [here](http://www.fws.gov/WOLFCREEK/) for more information.  
  
Lake Cumberland State Park is just 6.5 miles from the campground. This beautiful park offers fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mini golf, disc golf and boat rentals. Birders enjoy the park for its exceptional viewing prospects of raptors, songbirds and waterfowl.  
  
Grider Hill Marina and Resort is 25 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.  
  
Jamestown Marina & Resort is 25 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.  
  
State Dock Marina is 8 miles away, with boat rentals, snack bar and general store.

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Kozy Haven Log Cabins

## Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/greenriver/tour.html) for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour. 

## Recreation

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake.   
  
Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake: Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance.   
  
Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl.   
  
There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

## Facilities

Holmes Bend Campground offers 125 campsites, 40 of which have electric hookups only and 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers, fire rings and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. A swimming beach, several miles of multi-use trails to include horseback riding, a reservable picnic shelter, parking areas, additonal playground and restroom facilities, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, marina, and marina owned rental cabins are all located within 1 mile of the campground.

## Natural Features

Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 10 miles northwest from Holmes Bend . 

Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.

## contact_info

Between 04/15/2022 and 10/23/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 384-4623 to speak with local staff. From 12/14/2021 to 04/14/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information.

## Charges & Cancellations

Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e., different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.

Holmes Bend

## Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/greenriver/tour.html) for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour. 

## Recreation

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake.   
  
Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake. Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance.   
  
Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl.   
  
There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

## Facilities

Smith Ridge Campground offers 80 campsites, 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities such as flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and hiking trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. A boat ramp, fishing pier, parking areas, picnic areas, swimming beach, 9-hole frisbee golf course, additional restroom facilites, marina, and marina owned condos are all located within 1 mile of the campground.

## Natural Features

Green River Lake encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors. 

## contact_info

Between 05/13/2022 and 09/11/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 12/14/2021 to 05/12/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 13.5 miles from Smith Ridge near the Green River Lake Dam . 

Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.

## Charges & Cancellations

Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e., different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-Shows are charged a $20.00 plus the first nights use fee.

Smith Ridge

## Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/greenriver/tour.html) for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake.   
  
Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake. Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance.   
  
Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl.   
  
There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

## Facilities

Pikes Ridge Campground is a shoreline campground, offering 60 campsites, 20 of which have water and electric hookups. Several waterfront campsites are available, providing convenient lake access. A playground, hiking trail and swimming beach offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. A boat ramp, courtesy dock, several docks to tie up boats, a fishing pier, parking area, and vault toilets are also all located within the campground.

NOTE: There are no flush toilets or showerhouses located in this campground. 

## Natural Features

Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on water and on land. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located about 24 miles from Pikes Ridge, near the Green River Lake Dam. 

Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.

## contact_info

Between 05/13/2022 and 09/25/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 465-6488 to speak with local staff. From 12/14/2021 to 05/12/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information.

## Charges & Cancellations

Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e, different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.

Pikes Ridge

Kendall - Lake Cumberland

## Overview

Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.

## Recreation

Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In addition to yielding the world record smallmouth bass and being known as a trophy smallmouth lake, the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam is also known for excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing.   
  
Boating and water skiing are also popular activities, and with 27,700 surface acres of water and 620 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of space for campers to explore the lake. Secluded tie-ups are located around the shore, offering campers a peaceful nature experience.   
  
The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and several hiking trails snake through the landscape and along the lake shore.   
  
The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridgetop and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. It is an ideal trail for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground.

## Facilities

Willow Grove Campground features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) site and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.   
  
The nearby sunken foundation of the historic Willow Grove School House provides a popular destination for scuba divers. A swimming beach, volleyball court and playground provide additional recreational opportunities.

Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.

**Site Type Definitions:**

  * An **RV Site** is a paved/concrete site for wheeled camping units such as motorhome, fifth wheel, pull trailer and pop-up campers. RV sites are not suitable for tents.
  * A **Standard Site** is one with a fine gravel surface pad. It will accommodate wheeled units and tents.
  * A **Tent Site** will accommodate tents only.
  * **Group Standard Electric** is a group camping site (41 & 42). One fee for both sites. ATB pass discounts do not apply. View cancellation policies as group site refund policies differ from standard sites.
  * **Group Shelter Electric Site** is the picnic shelter.



For site specifics such as site measurements, parking and if the site is level, be sure to review the Information text at the bottom of each specific site page.

All camping equipment and vehicles are to be located on the designated site pad or parking areas. 

**General Site Notes:**

  * 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on all sites EXCEPT tent only sites
  * Tent Only Sites: 55-70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81
  * Paved Site: 7
  * Accessible Site: 7
  * Sites with Electric and Water Hookups Include: 1-49, 71-72, 74, 76, 78-79, 82-88
  * Group camping site: 41 & 42; ATB pass discounts do not apply
  * Visitors to Campers will be charged $3 per vehicle per day
  * Fees are subject to change



A **Wi-Fi hub** is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mobile device for making future reservations or current reservation adjustments when the registration center is closed.

**Willow Grove Campground is adjacent to Willow Grove Marina. The park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the marina by a private concessionaire. Visitors using the marina are subject to operating policies and any launch/parking fees associated with the marina.**

## Natural Features

Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year.   
  
The dam is located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities.   
  
In the late fall through early spring, the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs. Dale Hollow hosts the second-largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is about 32 miles from the campground. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi, producing 1.5 million trout annually. The hatchery is open to visitors daily.

## Charges & Cancellations

Full rules and reservation policies for fees associated with changes and cancellations can be found at <https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies>

  * There is no fee to make a reservation.
  * A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
  * A $10 service fee may be charged to changes made to an existing reservation (see full policies for when this is applicable).
  * A customer who cancels a standard campsite reservation **the day before or on the day of arrival** will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
  * Customers who cancel a group overnight campsite reservation **less than 14 days before the arrival date** will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
  * Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation (picnic shelter) less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
  * No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
  * Applicable fees, including service/cancellation fees and change fees, are non-refundable and subject to change.
  * No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the campground.
  * Early departures must depart and drop their tag before the checkout time in order to receive a refund for the unused day.

Willow Grove Campground

## Overview

Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. 

## Recreation

Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In addition to yielding the world record smallmouth bass and being known as a trophy smallmouth lake, the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam is also known for excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing.   
  
Boating and water skiing are also popular activities, and with 27,700 surface acres of water and 620 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of space for campers to explore the lake. Secluded tie-ups are located around the shore, offering campers a peaceful nature experience.   
  
The campground is surrounded by a dense canopy of forest, and a hiking trail snakes through the landscape and along the lake shore. Lillydale hosts the best lake view of any campground on Dale Hollow Lake, with the most waterfront campsites.   
  
The Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is a 7.5 mile one-way trail that ascends to a ridge-top and back down to the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. The trail is ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. This trail connects both Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds and can be accessed via the trailhead located at the campground.

## Facilities

Lillydale Campground features 112 single party campsites, one group island tent camping (double party) site, and one large group picnic shelter located in the day use. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.   
  
Two boat ramps, two volleyball courts and two swimming beaches offer additional recreational opportunities. 

**Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.**

**Site Type Definitions** :

  * An **RV Site** is a paved/concrete site for wheeled camping units such as motorhome, fifth wheel, pull trailer and pop-up campers. RV sites are not suitable for tents.
  * A **Standard Site** is one with a fine gravel surface pad. It will accommodate wheeled units and tents.
  * A **Tent Site** will accommodate tents only.
  * **Group Tent Island Area Nonelectric** is a group camping site (109 & 110) on the island. One fee for both sites. ATB pass discounts do not apply. View cancellation policies as group site refund policies differ from standard sites.
  * **Group Shelter Electric** is the picnic shelter.



For site specifics such as site measurements, parking and if the site is level, be sure to review the Information text at the bottom of each specific site page.

All camping equipment and vehicles are to be located on the designated site pad or parking areas. 

**General Site Notes:**

  * 30 Amp Service and Water Hookups on sites 18, 20, 23, 26, 33, 64, 68, 71, 74, 78-93
  * 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on sites 16-17, 19, 21-22, 24-25, 27-32, 34-63, 65-67, 69-70, 72-73, 75-77, 94-99
  * Accessible & Paved Site: 93
  * Paved Sites: 66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 73
  * Tent Only Sites: 2, 3, 8-15, 23, 31, 32, 34, 101-115
  * Island Camping Sites 110-115. Remote Park and Walk-In. No electric or water hookup on Island.
  * Group camping site: 109 & 110; ATB pass discounts do not apply.
  * Visitors to Campers will be charged $3 per vehicle per day.
  * Fees are subject to change



A **Wi-Fi hub** is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mobile device for making future reservations or current reservation adjustments when the registration center is closed.

## Natural Features

Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year.   
  
The dam is located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities.   
  
Centrally located on Dale Hollow near the Tennessee-Kentucky State boarder, Lillydale was named one of the National Recreation Reservation Service's Top Ten Most Scenic Campgrounds to visit.   
  
In the late fall through early spring, the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead or perched on low-lying limbs. Dale Hollow hosts the second-largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. For a short time surrounding the Labor Day holiday, Purple Martins put on quite a show as thousands of these birds darken the evening sky. Needing to roost, they are using the small island adjacent to Lillydale campground as a layover during their migration south. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is located about 32 miles from the campground. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi, producing 1.5 million trout annually. The hatchery is open to visitors daily.

## Charges & Cancellations

Full rules and reservation policies for fees associated with changes and cancellations can be found at <https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies>

  * There is no fee to make a reservation.
  * A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
  * A $10 service fee may be charged to changes made to an existing reservation (see full policies for when this is applicable).
  * A customer who cancels a standard campsite reservation **the day before or on the day of arrival** will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
  * Customers who cancel a group overnight campsite reservation **less than 14 days before the arrival** date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
  * Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation (picnic shelter) less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
  * No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
  * Applicable fees, including service/cancellation fees and change fees, are non-refundable and subject to change.
  * No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the campground.
  * Early departures must depart and drop their tag before the checkout time in order to receive a refund for the unused day.

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