Best Tent Camping near Oak Grove, KY
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Best Tent Sites Near Oak Grove, KY (24)
1. Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area
Barkley Lake, Kentucky7 Reviews•25 Photos•106 SavesA permit is required to camp here.
A Basic Camping Area is an open field area without defined campsites. Amenities might include a vault toilet, trash removal, mowed areas, and a boat ramp. However, they may or may not have picnic tables and fire rings and/or grills. You may camp anywhere within the camping area with a Basic Camping Permit. Basic Camping Areas include:
Demumbers Bay Pisgah Point Ginger Bay Neville BayYou may camp almost anywhere in Land Between the Lakes (LBL). A Basic Camping Permit is required for each person 18 and over when camping in Basic Camping Facilities. A Dispersed Camping Permit is required when camping in non-designated areas of the recreation area. Both permits currently cost $50 for annual permit and $10 for a three-day permit and can be purchased https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/reservations/ or any LBL facility. Please note that these permits do not apply when camping at Self-Service Campgrounds.
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2. Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
Bumpus Mills, Tennessee3 Reviews•12 Photos•51 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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$10 / night
3. Old Boy Scout Campground
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky5 Reviews•18 Photos•45 Saves- Pets
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4. Linton
Bumpus Mills, Tennessee3 Reviews•26 Photos•13 SavesOverview
Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the excellent atmosphere beautiful scenery.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are a big hit, as is swimming in the designated sandy swimming area and playing sports like soccer or Frisbee in the grassy open fields.
Facilities
The accessible picnic shelter fits 100 guests and 50 vehicles. Other perks include a flush toilet, playground, grills and swimming beach. No electric hookups are available.
Natural Features
The recreation area is on the shores of Lake Barkley, nestled in the wooded, rolling hills of southwestern Kentucky, very close to the border with Tennessee. Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures for comfortable recreation during summer months.
Nearby Attractions
Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won its first battle in the Civil War. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just across the lake and features more than 170,000 acres of public land with numerous historical and outdoor attractions.
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$35 / night
5. Cravens Bay - LBL Lake Access
Kuttawa, Kentucky7 Reviews•29 Photos•63 Saves- Pets
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6. Stewart State Forest
Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee2 Reviews•6 Photos•11 SavesSTEWART STATE FOREST This Forest is located in northwestern Tenn-essee, in south-central Stewart County. State Highway 49 was an old rail bed that connected iron furnaces, that now bisects the forest. It is south of the western boundary of the Cross Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The Forest was acquired from a larger tract of land that was the Leech Estate, it became State land in 1933 in lieu of taxes. In 1935 governor McAllister declared it a state forest. There also are many sites of historic or cultural interest on the forest, including hundreds of areas where charcoal was produced, an iron ore pit, and several old house sites and stills. There are also several small areas where prairie grasses have been established. The 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell Military Reservation utilizes the forest on a renewable permit basis for training purposes on a biannual basis. Hunting has been a traditional use of the forest. Other recreational activities on the forest include hiking and some mountain biking. A large proportion of the forest has received salvage cutting due to blow down of older age class stands in 1983, 1991, and 2000. Approximately 96% is in hardwoods and only about 3% is in pine. The dominant hardwood type is oak/hickory and is generally even aged (70-95 years) containing mostly mature to over-mature hardwood.
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7. Forest Service Rd 343
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky6 Reviews•8 Photos•100 Saves- Pets
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8. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Redd Hollow Campground
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky4 Reviews•21 Photos•23 Saves- Pets
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9. Dyers Creek
Dover, Tennessee1 Review•16 Photos•10 SavesOverview
Dyer's Creek boasts fantastic views of on the sparkling Lake Barkley in the wooded rolling hills of Tennessee. Whether it's a family picnic and a BBQ with friends, the recreation area provides the perfect setting for a relaxing get-together.
Recreation
Visitors here enjoy boating, fishing, wildlife watching and swimming. Bring the binoculars and search for wildlife like the white-tailed deer, raccoons and bald eagles. Fishing is popular, and during warm months bass and catfish are abundant.
Facilities
The park provides a playground, volleyball court, flush toilets and a boat ramp. The shelter accommodates up to 100 people and 50 vehicles. Ample paved parking is also available.
Natural Features
Lake Barkley, the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River is connected by canal to Kentucky Lake, forming one of the greatest freshwater recreation complexes in the country. Between both lakes sits the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, the largest inland peninsula in the United States. Here visitors have access to boat ramps, many miles of hiking trails, wildlife viewing and off highway vehicle riding.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Lake Barkley State Resort Park for miles of hiking trails and horseback riding stables.
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$35 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Oak Grove
595 Reviews of 24 Oak Grove Campgrounds
MickandKarla W.
Legend
Birmingham Point Campground
Nice Lake Views
We found this campground using Google Maps looking for different campground (CG) options. As this was the first week of November on a Tuesday, we did not have any trouble getting reservations to include getting site 25 that we’d seen recommended in reviews. When making our reservation, we were told by the owner, Angie, to follow our GPS to the end of the road where you will find the CG. Angie met us and we were escorted to pull through site 25 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). This pull through is a large half moon. It was difficult to get straight on the rig but we made it work for an overnighter. We would not recommended trying to anything longer than a 38’ rig into the site due to the turn to get out. We needed levelers on the door side. Once we were set up, we were delighted with this site’s lake view. The water pressure was good at about 50 psi and no issues with the 50 AMP service. We got three bars on Verizon. We could have put out satellite, but did not for this overnight stay. They have a restroom/bath house, but we didn’t use it. This CG is mostly full of seasonals. We noticed that golf carts are the thing here. As we were here during the week, there was very little CG activity. However, we can guess this place is quite festive during the summer months and associated weekends. From what gather from their website and saw, they keep about 10 sites available for short term stays(max 28). Of the 76 sites total, the only pull through was site 25. We had 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’. 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. We enjoyed the lake view from our site plus we saw deer and eagles in the CG during our overnight stay. The owner Angie, was very nice and accommodating.
M D.
Scout
Harpeth River Bridge Campground (TN)
Peaceful beauty
We cook, kayak, camp, & fish. It has a peaceful family atmosphere, beautiful sunsets*, clean grounds & bathhouse , safe & secure sights, gated at night and patrolled daily by Sherrifs Dept.
- ppaul
Guide
Tanbark Campground
Very Nice Overnight Stay
We stayed one night. It was very nice. Cash or check only. Veteran and other discounts. Inexpensive. Check in after 12:00 Check out 11:00. Pull through full hookup 30/50A service. Fast friendly check in. Some sites gravel, some asphalt. Older building for restrooms and laundry, but meticulously maintained. Level enough that I didn't unhook, just lowered jacks for stabilization. I don't see where the complaints about space come from. All of the tight spaces are taken by full time residents. We had more than enough room for a 36' 5th wheel with 3 slideouts, a cargo carrier on the back, tow vehicle (which I didn't have to unhook) and a second vehicle. We could have fit another car if needed. The person behind us parked his truck between his rig and ours. In front was a fire ring on a 12' wide patch of grass. There are full time residents here, but most of the rigs look a lot nicer than other places we've seen. Beautiful area. Was surprised how low the road noise is being so close to an interstate. We wouldn't even hear it if our door was shut. Very quiet. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for recognizing veterans and offering a discount.
Jeff F.Guide
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
AbrahamGuide
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)
- LLisa M.Scout
Sugar Bay Campground
Swimming in the lake and eat lunch on the campsite
Only stay for several hours,haven't spent the night yet,that will be planned next
- LLisa M.Scout
Twin Lakes Campground
Planning to camp there
This will be the next campground to go
Kenda A.Guide
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
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.
- AArthur P.Scout
Lock A
“Best Value”
Senior Pass $12/night. Wide, level campsite on the water. Very nice and well kept. Great Starlink access.
- JJames W.
Traveler
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.
Beth LeVar L.Guide
Bumpus Mills
An Okay Campground
If you want a small affordable campground this is your place. The shower house could use for some regular cleaning. I’m not sure it was cleaned at all the time we were there. Not much to do in the area but fish unless you really want to explore outside of the campground.
I learned after our time there our site is the worst with bugs. I thought the bugs were just extra because it had rained a lot but a friend told me to never book that site bc the bugs are always backs there. Our site also gets all the rain drained from the upper site. When we checked in the host did prepare us our site would flood for a few areas since rain was expected.
The sunsets were fabulous!
Pam R.Guide
Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
Pretty park with Excellent staff
For a State Park, Montgomery Bell is pretty great. We had a decent sized level site with large trees and a view to the creek. We walked a couple of the trails through the woods which were perfect after a long drive. The bathroom/showers were clean and the water was hot. A strong storm came up suddenly and the staff came by to check on every camper to make sure we were all inside and safe. After the storm passed, they came by again checking on every camper. The power went out for two hours, and the staff came by once more to keep us informed. The park is beautiful, but it's the super competent staff earned the excellent rating I gave this park.
Jeremy K.Guide
KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point
Great week in May
Stayed here for a week and it was great. Plenty to do to keep you busy. Nice pool with retractable roof. Playset for kids. Full service marina with boat rentals. Golf cart rentals as well.
- EEmily S.Traveler
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.
- JJustin H.Scout
Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
Great
Campground is well marked and super friendly people. Fire pits at every spot.
- GGeorge L.Scout
COE Lake Barkley Canal Campground
Nice campground, disgusting bathroom.
Primitive campground with electric and water, who knew. Nice sites well kept. Showers were disgusting, drain had accumulated crud. Sinks also gross.
- aadam S.Scout
Grand Ole RV Resort & Market
Great First Experience
I’m in Nashville frequently due to work. First time traveling with the camper, and chose this place after seeing it a few times. They were great. Clean report and nice people.
lowrent0321Traveler
Cravens Bay - LBL Lake Access
Quite, Private.
Very nice campground, better than what I expected. We stayed at site 20 with a 36' travel trailer we had to actually drive all the way to the end of the campground to turn around so we could back into the site. Cravens Bay is secluded and about a 2 mile drive off the main road running through LBL.
There is a attendant at the site that you have to check in with first who will let you know what sites are available and pay after you have chosen your site and settled in. The attendant station did have some snacks for sale as well ice, also in the event that you may need assistance with any problems at you camp site or even with your camper the attendant more than likely has the tools to help you.
The road leading into the campsite is paved but narrow, the roads at the campsite are well hard packed gravel and very narrow. Cravens Bay basically breaks down into two areas, the low ground (first sites upon entering) and the high ground (sites further in at the top of the hill), there are some sites scattered in-between these two areas but for the most part the largest campsites areas are the high and low ground sites. The sites in-between the two high and low ground areas are very private and two are definitely secluded.
We stay three days and during that time other than the occasional fisherman or the attendant driving by it was definitely very private and quite. There were some seasonal campers there who were very helpful and friendly (even cut up some timber for us to burn).
If you don't mind not having any hook ups and dry/boon docking with your camper Cravens Bay has a lot to offer in terms of privacy, peace, boating, fishing, and swimming. Defiantly for the nature lovers out there, nothing like seeing a Bald Eagle hunting fish while drinking coffee first thing in the morning.
- AAndrea L.Traveler
LBL FS-326
Lovely, quiet spot!
This was a fantastic dispersed camping spot! A few cars went by looking for whatever, but the road dead ends at Energy Lake. It was quiet most of the time. Occasionally heard some obnoxious people across the lake where I believe a campground is located. Also heard a sound during the night, possibly coyotes. Otherwise, I felt safe and had a great time here!! The ground was flat and there was a lot of room. We were just passing through and needed somewhere quiet to sleep after two days of driving. There is a lot to do in this area! I hope I got the location right… it wouldn’t let me add the exact coordinates I saved when I was there.
- sseanTraveler
LBL FS154 - Dispersed
Several Nice Spots
I stayed at two difderent spots in March 2024. You might need 4wd; it had rained all day before I got here and there were some rough/sloppy patches in the road. The pit toilt at the entrance is about a 10-12 minute drive away. Both spots had fire pits
- jjulia B.Scout
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.
Amelia R.GuideMontgomery Bell State Park Campground
Good camping area
Something for everyone! Tent spots, RV spots, cabins, back country spots! Lots of recreation opportunities here too! The lakes are great!
- AAndrew S.Guide
Hundred Acre Woods
Not for me
A little odd. Camping site was mostly a field of unfinished projects. Has a lot of potential but ultimately not a getaway in nature i had wanted. Owner was very nice though.
Randy S.Guide
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Redd Hollow Campground
Great dispersed campground
Great dispersed campground. Approx 1-1/2 miles off the highway down a one lane gravel road. Approx 30 sites. Sites are gravel and pretty level. At least half of the sites have a view of the lake. All sites have fire rings and picnic tables. Definitely would like to go back and camp there again. Were there with a 26 foot towable.
Anna M.Guide
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.
Scott B.Scout
Cravens Bay Campground
Super nice campground.
We basically had the place to ourselves. Just a couple boat launchers was it. Dark skies, lots of stars. There are seasonal showers, ice and firewood sales. Boat ramps, day use areas... it was really nice. I would definitely come back here again. Good cell coverage too.
Guide to Oak Grove
Tent camping near Oak Grove, Kentucky offers a variety of scenic locations for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from well-reviewed campgrounds to unique local attractions, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers should check out Linton
- Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at Linton, where a nearby river provides plenty of activities, though be prepared for close quarters with fellow campers.
- The campground is bustling with energy, making it a great spot for families looking to engage in various outdoor activities.
- While amenities are limited, the friendly staff can recommend excellent hiking trails for those eager to explore the surrounding nature.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20
- At Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground, you can enjoy a beautiful lakeside experience with affordable rates and access to fishing.
- Dyers Creek offers a quiet and secluded environment, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, with a peaceful atmosphere for just a small fee.
- For a more primitive experience, Old Boy Scout Campground provides a unique opportunity to camp right by the water, with no amenities but plenty of natural beauty.
Local attractions near Oak Grove
- The scenic views and hiking opportunities at Stewart State Forest make it a must-visit for nature lovers seeking adventure.
- Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Redd Hollow Campground is perfect for those who enjoy fishing and exploring trails, all while being surrounded by stunning landscapes.
- For a more remote experience, Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area offers a peaceful retreat right on the water, ideal for fishing and kayaking enthusiasts.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oak Grove, KY is Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area with a 4.4-star rating from 7 reviews.
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