Sitting along the shore of Lake Barkley in Dover, Tennessee, Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers within the Barkley Recreation Area. Sites are drive-in or walk-in, and the campground runs year-round at $10 per night or free depending on the site. Anglers have direct water access for fishing. Amenities are basic but functional: pit toilets, fire pits, picnic tables, and trash service. Cell service is available on site. Pets are welcome. Neville Bay sits a few miles north for campers who want a different setup along the same stretch of water, and campgrounds near Barkley Recreation Area give a broader look at what the region has to offer.
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Map & DirectionsGatlin Point Self-Service Campground is located in Tennessee near Bumpus Mills
Directions
In Dover, TN, at the interestion of State Rt 49 east and US Rt 79 south, take Rt 79 south 3.1 miles to Land Between the Lakes sign. Turn right at sign onto "The Trace" (State Rt 453) and go 4 miles to Gatlin Point sign. Turn right after sign onto Forest Rt 227 (gravel) and go 2.1 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left at intersection, onto Forest Rt 229 (gravel) and go 1.6 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
36.57172931999999 N
87.90348317999998 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 48 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 5 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 28 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 42 min from Jackson, TN
