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Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground

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Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground is located near the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, suitable for off-road vehicle activities. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Elk & Bison Prairie and the Woodlands Nature Station.

Description

US Forest Service

Land Between the Lakes Other

Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area provides designated trails for OHV riding and Self-Service Camping. Centrally located, Turkey Bay offers a variety of topography and trails for everyone. The area consists of approximately 100 miles of primary, secondary, and tertiary trails for many different levels of OHV riding.

Fee Info

Within 30 minutes of arrival, fill out envelope, insert camping fee, and deposit in metal fee tube. See Rate Chart at entrance. Basic camping, $9/night per camping unit. Multiple night discounts available

Senior and Access Pass cardholders receive 50% off basic camping, must possess a card to receive discount, and must occupy the site. Card may not be borrowed by a family member or friend.

Camping fee is per camping unit, per night (RV, van, pop-up, etc). Two tents are considered one camping unit. Example: three or four tents are considered two camping units; one camper and one tent are two camping units Each fee allows two vehicles and up to eight people per camping unit, per night. Two camping units allowed on each site

All camping units, including vehicles, must be placed on designated site pads; Not on grass

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Location

Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground is located in Kentucky

Coordinates

36.75087552 N
88.07127536 W

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)
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Tent Cabin

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Drive Time

46 min from Paducah
58 min from Clarksville
1 hr 26 min from Nashville
1 hr 51 min from Owensboro

Abigaile J.

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Nice campground for a fast stop, not really a week long area

YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE VISITOR CENTER TO PAY FOR A CAMPING PERMIT AND OHV USE!

For the Turkey Bay OHV area each site is just a picnic table and a fire pit and the sites are not numbered- it’s more a first come first serve. The sites though are close to the entrance and you park right next to the site. This site also is for RVs and tent camping but there is no water or electric access but is within walking distance of the gatehouse. The gatehouse has ice and sodas for sale to each camper.

OHVs for rent at the visitor center (just about 2 miles down the road) and trails marked specifically for them, also a couple hiking trails nearby! Bathrooms and trash onsite!

There is a dump station and potable water about a mile or so up the road near the Hunters Check Station and it’s only about 2 miles out from the Golden Pond planetarium and trails! Great area!

SiteFarther back on the left!

Month of VisitMay