Top Glamping near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Discover great camping spots near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, reviewed by campers like you.

Map showing campgrounds near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky

Best Glamping Sites Near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY (34)

1. Energy Lake Campground
19 Reviews
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138 Saves
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Piney Campground
26 Reviews
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177 Saves
Piney Campground is now open year round and offers 384 well-defined lake front and wooded sites with 283 electrical hookups, 44 sites with electric, water, and sewer, and 57 primitive sites. Most sites are capable of handling large motor homes and campers. Campers have access to modern facilities, including a swimming beach area, archery range, ball field, bike trails, a campfire theater, hiking trails, two boat ramps, and a fishing pier. Piney also has 9 primitive cabins available for nightly rental. In addition, the summer season offers daily recreation programs for all ages. Since 1973 in mid-September Piney holds its popular Camper’s Fair with a variety of activities including a campers’ flea market and dealer showcase of new RVs, fifth wheels, and motorhomes. It is open to the public during the weekend.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Lake Barkley State Resort Park
17 Reviews
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39 Saves
This recreation area is part of Barkley Lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 / night
4. Canal - Lake Barkley
17 Reviews
•40 Photos•
62 Saves
Overview
Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best with family and friends. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Barkley Dam and boats traveling through the canal from the comfort of their campsite. The campground faces Barkley Lake, and the shore of Kentucky Lake is a brisk one-mile walk across the canal.
Recreation
From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Canal Campground is the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Eagle nests can be spotted throughout the grounds, and its not unlikely for visitors to encounter deer and other wildlife. A short hiking trail allows campers to enjoy the outdoor scenery at their leisure. Fishing is also a popular pastime, and during warm months bass and catfish are plentiful in both lakes.
Facilities
From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Canal Campground is the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Eagle nests can be spotted throughout the grounds, and its not unlikely for visitors to encounter deer and other wildlife. A short hiking trail allows campers to enjoy the outdoor scenery at their leisure. Fishing is also a popular pastime, and during warm months bass and catfish are plentiful in both lakes.
Natural Features
Lake Barkley, as part of a dam project at the Cumberland River, spans 134 miles along the Kentucky landscape, offering countless recreational activities to visitors. The canal connects Lake Barley with Kentucky Lake, forming one of the greatest freshwater recreational complexes in the country.
Nearby Attractions
Grand Rivers, a short drive from the campground, has several restaurants and two public marinas.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$256 / night
5. Redd Hollow
10 Reviews
•42 Photos•
93 Saves
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- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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- Tents
$10 / night
6. Boswell Landing Campground
11 Reviews
•21 Photos•
108 Saves
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- Tents
$5 - $12 / night
7. Taylor Bay Campground
8 Reviews
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60 Saves
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.
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- Reservable
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$10 / night
8. Paris Landing State Park Campground
13 Reviews
•44 Photos•
48 Saves
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Energy Lake Campground
7 Reviews
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38 Saves
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
10. Prizer Point Marina & Resort
9 Reviews
•43 Photos•
12 Saves
This recreation area is part of Barkley Lake
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

246 Reviews of 34 Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Campgrounds

Jeff F.
Guide
August 31, 2024
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Close to marina
Close to the marina it's a hard walk uphill both ways to the bathroom but they are very nice and well kept. Big open areas for children to play overall very good state park campground
Abraham
Guide
August 8, 2024
Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area
Nice spot on the water
A few sites at a boat launch area.
One large site before the main turnaround point and a couple by the water.
Not a ton of space.
4x4 or awd may come in handy leaving the sites (going back up the gravel hill)
Kenda A.
Guide
July 18, 2024
Taylor Bay Campground
Beautiful LBL site
This is lakefront with a vault toilet and no running water. On a Wednesday night everything was quiet and peaceful. It is a self serve campground.
Melissa C.
Guide
June 28, 2024
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground
Beautiful Modern Campground with lots of activities
Piney Campground is part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It is wildly popular among locals and travelers alike. Lots to do for kids - bike paths, basketball court, multiple playgrounds, etc. Beautiful views of Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River, nice campground store.
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James W.
Traveler
June 14, 2024
Aurora Oaks Campground
Nice, quiet and clean
We stayed here in our tent. The lady who checked us in was exceptionally nice and the campsites were clean quiet and shady. The restrooms were spick and span. We would certainly stay here again.
Siegfried M.
Guide
May 12, 2024
Cave-in-Rock State Park
Awesome Campground
Was the only one there $ 20 with Electricity, what a Deal Steve is a great Host Also had free Music….. Cicadas
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Emily S.
Traveler
May 7, 2024
Redd Hollow
Clean, quiet, beautiful
Stayed 2 nights. Nearly empty, but we’ll kept camp. Best sunsets!!! Lake is beautiful. Many many lakeside spots. Lots of room.
Angela C.
Ranger
April 8, 2024
Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA
Great overnight!
We called from the road to get an overnight stop - the staff were super nice both on the phone and in person. When we arrived, the lady who checked us in gave me a coupon for the drive-in movie theater that was literally down the road. Normally, when we camp we arrive so late it’s impossible to take advantage of area attractions so we decided to go and can I tell you, it was awesome!!! The theater accommodated our camper and the food (cheese fries especially) at the snack stand was great. As far as the campground, our site was a bit hilly but we had a nice view of the lake and close proximity to the playground. My kids also enjoyed the pool. Solid place to overnight!
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julia B.
Scout
March 7, 2024
Energy Lake Campground
Serene bliss at the lake
We had so much fun at Energy Lake Campground. We were only able to stay one night but it was the reset we needed. Our pups loved it too! Bathrooms were clean, electricity worked great and the view was STELLAR! Super easy check in and check out.
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Wendy T.
Guide
February 25, 2024
Cypress Lakes RV Park
Looks are deceiving
Mostly seasonal and permanent with a few spots for weekly and overnight. All sites are level, gravel with concrete patios and fire rings. The staff makes you feel like a friend immediately. Laundry is 1.50 per machine and the showers are large and clean. Interstate 24 is half a mile from this campground and some of the best restaurants in the area are within walking distance.
Anna M.
Guide
November 13, 2023
Energy Lake Campground
Very Noisy and Camp Sites Stacked Closely
We usually start camping in November since the campgrounds are usually getting closer to empty. This place was packed with people hunting and fishing. The camp sites are so close together that you can hear the people talking at their campsite next to you even when they are talking at a very calm conversational level. People were letting their kids run wild until about 10pm then you could hear a pin drop it got so quiet. However, by 3 am the place starts hopping. People getting in and out of their cars, doors closing and cars driving off in the gravel, RV doors opening and closing, gravel crunching under foot as people walk to and from the bathroom. Two women stood outside our tent (but at their camp site) at 5am chatting it up and opening and closing and opening and closing the car doors for over half an hour. If you can function on 5 hours of sleep and don't mind hearing everything everyone around you says in clear detail it isn't a bad place. The bathrooms are clean and warm in the winter.
Roy S.
Traveler
August 7, 2023
Military Park Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp Fort Campbell
Convenient for Fort Campbell
This MWR (morale welfare and recreation) campground located just outside of the South Gate of Fort Campbell is a convenient stay if you are visiting or working on fort campbell. It is not up-kept as well as it could be. They will mow the grass near the camping areas often but with bagless mowers that blow cut grass all over your stuff (like your hose and hookups.) the creek and bridges crossing them are falling apart and unsuitable for vehicle traffic. I have stayed near four different Army posts at RV parks and this one ranks the lowest.
Zack L.
Guide
August 1, 2023
Military Park Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp Fort Campbell
Enjoyable
Bathrooms are nice with code. The cost is low. Easy pull through parking.
Jake C.
Legend
July 17, 2023
Nine Pines Retreats
Glamping with a Jacuzzi & Pizza Oven
Jake from the Dyrt here! Nine Pines has all the glamping amenities you could want, and then some, its not often you find a place set in nature where you have access to a full pizza oven. Check them out and show them some love from the Dyrt!
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John R.
Legend
July 16, 2023
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Big park some tight spots.
Large park with marina, tennis, boat rental, beaches and more. My spot was spacious and shaded.
kendrick P.
Scout
June 12, 2023
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Water lover’s welcome!
I loved staying here!! Met some really nice people and went on a group kayaking trip with two rangers who were very nice and informative. Will definitely be back!
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Darryl H.
Guide
May 18, 2023
Redd Hollow
One night and a trip to texas
Great place to camp. Would have liked to stay longer. With my senior lifetime pass it only costs $5 there was firewood already available to burn.
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nicole G.
Traveler
May 17, 2023
Piney Campground
Best camping trip ever
For my first time camping and first time at piney I felt as if I was at home and so friendly and the store was clean and the camping sites were absolutely beautiful and the general appearance was overall good
Alisha R.
Guide
March 27, 2023
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground
We’ll be back!
4.5 Rounded up. Restrooms and showers were clean. It was very active during one of the last weekends of the season. While quiet hours were observed, there was a lot of music, celebrating a Tennessee win with a golf cart parade and victorious choral singing of Rocky Top right up until 11pm. Beautiful lake views, good camp store and great amenities.
Donna B.
Scout
February 20, 2023
Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA
Very nice little KOA
We only stayed one night but staff was very pleasant and sites are reasonable size. There is a nice dog park with disposable bags. Our site overlooks a nice little pond. There is a clean laundry facility and heated restroom and showers. We did not need to use the facilities so I cannot comment on those. Campground is easily accessible from I24. We would definitely stay here again.
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Laura P.
Guide
December 7, 2022
The Art Farm Women’s Retreat
Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland.
Lots of choice camping spots! Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland, just minutes from town. They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets, and The Art Barn for larger groups, retreats or family reunions.
Jeremy K.
Guide
November 8, 2022
Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA
Nice little campground
Stayed 4 nights visiting the area. Close to roads so there is lots of road noise. Clean. Very super friendly helpful staff.
Amanda F.
Guide
October 21, 2022
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Beautiful place
This is such a beautiful park. The rooms are dated but very clean. The views here are breathtaking. Hiking trails, paddle boating, canoeing and kayaking and geocaching.
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Sharon D.
Scout
October 8, 2022
Buchanan Resort
First come first serve
It is basically a gravel parking lot. We had to take use the electricity from the site behind us because ours wasn’t grounded.
Staci R.
Legend
September 25, 2022
Prizer Point Marina & Resort
The staff makes this worth the cost, even in the off season
Prizer Point is where I hostess a (Usually) large-ish group of women campers for a looong weekend of festivities. Our weekend themes have been simple (this year I taught Geocaching) to full blown festival (last year was Pirate's in the Cove). The success of the event weekends is largely due to the amazing staff at Prizer, as they accommodate a lot of last minute pleas for changes and help! The pools were (and usually are not) open when the women and I come to camp on our "week-end" (every September), and the lake was already at winter pool this year, but that makes it quite easy to launch a kayak, or SUP. During this stay we were in the "cove" area where Hurricane creek opens into Lake Barkley, on the original side of the park, where there is only water and electric hook ups. Prizer has a "honey wagon" that comes and pumps your waste water tanks every other day or as needed. (The new lagoon area has full hook up so you don't need the honey wagon.) This side is closer to the larger bath houses, with the community room and swimming pools centrally located. When we were on this side, we hosted a Pirate's Themed weekend, with over 35 women participating. One of our participants couldn't attend, as she lost her battle with illness just a week before the event, and the staff at Prizer "memorialized" her campsite for us during the weekend.
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Josh H.
Traveler
September 24, 2022
Holiday Hills Resort
Hidden Gem
Extremely friendly staff. Clean campsites with a great view of the lake. Nice pool as well!
Staci R.
Legend
September 23, 2022
Energy Lake Campground
Traditional well kept campground
I've stayed at Energy several times, and thought this would be a good time to update the review. Energy Lake is in Land Between the Lakes (LBL) and is ideal for nature viewing, hiking, swimming and hanging out by the camp fire. There are four loops, with A being the newest camping loop, B has been converted to all single room cabins, C & D remain unchanged, but are well kept and maintained. The staff at this campground is AMAZING, and very knowledgeable about LBL and the two small towns on either side of LBL (Aurora and Cadiz). The lake itself is man made, and motorized water craft are not permitted being there is a nature sanctuary in the back creek end of the lake, which makes for great swimming, and my favorite lake to kayak through with all three dogs on board. There are multiple access points to the lake with roads leading to the lake from both sides for launching, or you can paddle across. There are NO WATER or SEWER hookups at any of the sites, and the sites in A & B are compacted gravel, designed for either RV or tent, loop D's sites are all paved and preferred by RV's.

Guide to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Camping near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore hiking trails, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

Hiking and Nature Walks: The area is filled with trails for all skill levels. Campers have enjoyed the “nice hiking trails” at Hillman Ferry Campground, making it a great spot for families.
Water Activities: Kayaking and canoeing are popular here. One visitor at Energy Lake Campground mentioned, “The lake itself is man-made, and motorized watercraft are not permitted, making it great for swimming and kayaking.”
Fishing: Many campgrounds are near lakes, perfect for fishing. A reviewer at Hurricane Creek noted, “Nice campground right on the lake,” highlighting the fishing opportunities.

What campers like:

Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. One family at Piney Campground said, “The bathrooms were clean and everyone was so nice!”
Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Hillman Ferry Campground shared, “The site was spacious and clean. Plenty of room for our 30' travel trailer.”
Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A reviewer at Energy Lake Campground said, “The staff at this campground is AMAZING, and very knowledgeable about LBL.”

What you should know:

Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for little to no cell phone service in some areas. A family at Hillman Ferry Campground warned, “Please be aware there is very little cell phone service.”
Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds have specific seasons. For example, Hurricane Creek is open from April 25 to October 20.
Crowded During Peak Times: Popular campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Barkley State Resort Park mentioned, “Sites are close together, most with a pitch.”

Tips for camping with families:

Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds or open spaces. A reviewer at Piney Campground noted, “There was even a rope swing at the creek that we spent a TON of time playing at.”
Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or outdoor games. One family at Energy Lake Campground enjoyed biking around, saying, “We rode our bikes all over the place.”
Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A camper at Hurricane Creek mentioned, “The campground is very clean. Easy hookup for electric and water.”

Tips from RVers:

Check Site Levels: Some sites can be uneven. A reviewer at Lake Barkley State Resort Park pointed out, “Pads are not level. Saw a class A that had front wheels 10" off the ground.”
Bring Leveling Blocks: If your site is sloped, having leveling blocks can help. A visitor at Piney Campground noted, “We needed leveling blocks but it had an awesome tent pad in the woods.”
Plan for Dump Station Access: Know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Canal - Lake Barkley mentioned, “There was a dump station, trash and recycling near the campground entrance.”

Camping near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot for you!

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Top Glamping near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Best Glamping Sites Near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY (34)

1. Energy Lake Campground

2. Piney Campground

3. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

4. Canal - Lake Barkley

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Recreation

Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

5. Redd Hollow

6. Boswell Landing Campground

7. Taylor Bay Campground

8. Paris Landing State Park Campground

9. Energy Lake Campground

10. Prizer Point Marina & Resort