Army Corps of Engineers manages this quiet lakefront spot along Kentucky Lake, where a single reviewer found only one other vehicle during their visit. Dyers Creek provides reservable pavilions, a playground, volleyball court, and direct lake access for fishing. The campground includes hookups and welcomes pets, with multiple single-table picnic sites scattered throughout the property. Located via Route 76 outside Dover to Dyer Creek Boat Dock Road, the site functions as both a day-use area and overnight camping destination. For additional overnight options, campers can explore campsites near Dover.
Description
Overview
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDyers Creek is located in Tennessee
Directions
From Nashville, Tenn, take I-24 West to the Clarksville Exit 8. Take US-79S for 46 miles to Dyers Creek Recreation Area.
Address
197 DYER BOAT DOCK RD.
Dover, TN 37058
Coordinates
36.5013889 N
87.8333333 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
Drive Time
- 33 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 13 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 20 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 38 min from Jackson, TN
