Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake create the boundaries of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, forming a peninsula that spans 170,000 acres across Kentucky and Tennessee. RV campgrounds near Land Between the Lakes typically operate from April through October, with some closing by November 15 due to colder temperatures. Most campgrounds can accommodate vehicles under 40 feet in length, while limited sites exist for larger rigs.
What to do
Fishing at Birmingham Point: Birmingham Point Campground provides direct lake access for anglers seeking bass and crappie. "We enjoyed the lake view from our site plus we saw deer and eagles in the CG during our overnight stay," noted one visitor who appreciated the wildlife viewing opportunities combined with fishing access.
Water park visits: Venture River RV Park sits adjacent to a water attraction that draws families during summer months. "We would stay here again and bring the cousins to play at the water park," mentioned a camper who found the location ideal for entertaining children while establishing a base camp for exploring Land Between the Lakes.
Hiking nearby wildlife refuges: Eagles Nest RV Park provides access to multiple natural areas. "The main attractions nearby are KY Lake, Land Between The Lakes, Paris Landing State Park and the Big Sandy National Wildlife Refuge," explained a regular visitor who uses the park as a base for nature exploration.
What campers like
Concrete pads with patios: RVers appreciate the solid foundations at several parks surrounding Land Between the Lakes. "Eagle's Nest RV Park is clean and well maintained and offers free boat parking. Each pad is concrete and has its own patio and plenty of shade trees," reported a satisfied guest who returns annually.
Clean facilities: Outback RV Resort maintains high standards for their amenities. "Very, very well maintained facilities. Clean bath house. Level asphalt pads with good hook-ups," commented a traveler who stayed during an urgent family trip rather than for recreation.
Community activities: Seasonal visitors enjoy the social aspect of several campgrounds. "Love this campground, very friendly and accommodating. Lots of fun activities on Holiday weekends throughout the summer season," noted a visitor to Cypress Lakes RV Park, which organizes regular events for guests.
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Many campgrounds close during winter months. "This campground closes for a few months in Fall," explained a visitor to Outback RV Resort, which typically operates from April through November like many facilities in the area.
Permanent residents: Several RV parks near Land Between the Lakes host long-term campers. "This campground is really designed for the seasonal camper who wants to park their RV and go back and forth on the weekends. There is very limited spaces for the 'transient' or traditional RV," noted a visitor to Indian Point RV Park.
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds require careful maneuvering. "We needed to maneuver to get out of the site with our running over the railroad tie border. We wouldn't go in there with anything over 38'," cautioned visitors to Birmingham Point Campground regarding the difficulty of navigating the only pull-through site.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for children: Multiple parks offer swimming options. "Kids enjoyed the playground and the reservoir is really beautiful. We wish the pool had been open... it's still in the process of a renovation. Shaved ice was a nice consolation prize for the kids," reported a family staying at Cypress Lakes RV Park.
Playground amenities: Tanglewood Campground & RV Resort provides facilities specifically for children. "The grounds are well taken care of and honestly very inviting, the people are very nice and have an entire area for kids!" shared a visitor who found the campground family-friendly.
Walking trails access: Some campgrounds offer nature experiences without driving. "There were places to walk around, roads and trails, that one can walk to right out of the campground without driving," noted a visitor who appreciated the immediate access to outdoor activities for restless children.
Tips from RVers
Site size variations: Campgrounds offer different configurations for various RV sizes. "The sites here vary a lot on how close they are to each other. The website states the sites are 50 feet long, which is probably correct," observed campers at Birmingham Point who found adequate space for their 39-foot fifth wheel.
Level sites: RJourney Clarksville RV Resort provides well-maintained pads. "Level gravel pads with good distance between rigs," noted a visitor who found the campground suitable despite some highway noise.
Utility placement: RVers should check hookup locations before arrival. "The water pressure was good at about 50 psi and no issues with the 50 AMP service. We got three bars on Verizon," reported visitors to Birmingham Point Campground who found the utilities reliable for their overnight stay.
