Best Cabin Camping near Bumpus Mills, TN

Several cabin options populate the Land Between the Lakes area near Bumpus Mills, with properties like Piney Campground and Lake Barkley State Resort Park providing cabin accommodations. The cabins typically feature electrical outlets, basic furnishings, and outdoor fire pits, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Most cabins include beds with mattresses but no linens, tables and chairs, and at least minimal kitchen setups. Some properties offer waterfront cabin locations with direct lake access. According to one visitor at Wranglers Campground, "The cabin was clean and comfortable. We didn't have any neighbors and were located close to the showers."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Properties like Wranglers Campground feature basic cabin structures, while others offer more developed accommodations with full utilities. Reservations are strongly recommended as waterfront and premium cabin sites book quickly, particularly for summer weekends and holidays. Most campgrounds permit pets in cabins for an additional fee, though policies vary. A camper at Piney Campground noted, "For my first time camping and first time at Piney, I felt as if I was at home, so friendly, and the camping sites were absolutely beautiful."

Guests should plan to bring bedding, pillows, towels, cooking equipment, and food supplies when staying in cabins throughout the area. While some cabins provide basic kitchen equipment, others offer only minimal amenities. The Land Between the Lakes area has limited shopping options, so stocking up before arrival is advisable. Camp stores at larger properties like Piney Campground and Lake Barkley sell essential items, firewood, and some food basics. Visitors staying at cabins in the Dover area should note the nearest grocery store is approximately 8 miles away, as one reviewer mentioned, "The closest store is about 8 miles away, so be sure you have what you need before arriving."

Best Cabin Sites Near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee (28)

    1. Piney Campground

    26 Reviews
    Buchanan, TN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 232-5331

    "Being close to water is always nice, and our family always looks for this when we are traveling away from home to camp. Kentucky Lake is nearby, and we spent most of our day here."

    "Clean, pet friendly. A lot of sites! Access to lakes. Saw a lot of wildlife for such a big campground with lots of people traffic."

    2. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-1131

    $17 - $25 / night

    "Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping."

    "Huge lake offers great fishing.

    The campground is not huge but does offer water and sewer hookups. They have 2 shower houses located for a 5 min walk from any site."

    3. Energy Lake Campground

    19 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2270

    "One which will soon be all rental cabins."

    "A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat."

    4. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground

    8 Reviews
    New Concord, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    "Restrooms and showers were clean. It was very active during one of the last weekends of the season."

    "Really nice spots have both non electric and electric. With America Beautiful Pass only 8 dollars a night non. Lots of trees with lake access. Quiet too."

    5. Paris Landing State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Buchanan, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 641-4465

    "Another great Tn State Park! The campground layout is odd. Some sites are pointed the wrong direction on a one way road, so you just have to drive it backwards."

    "Large park with marina, tennis, boat rental, beaches and more. My spot was spacious and shaded."

    6. Dover

    3 Reviews
    Dover, TN
    8 miles
    +1 (270) 362-4236

    $35 / night

    "My only complaint is that from the sites located on the water, the bathhouse is quite a hike.

    Kids ride bicycles all over the park and I feel the place is pretty secure."

    7. Wranglers Campground

    4 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    $6 - $10 / night

    "Was greeted by friendly staff, splurged on a cabin and it was clean and comfortable."

    "I didn’t really know it was a thing to bring horses to camp and ride them on the trails! Loved it. Spots are pretty close together but fine for big rigs."

    8. Kenlake State Resort Park

    13 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 474-2211

    $18 - $35 / night

    "The camp ground is split away from the actual park by 68/80, a four lane highway, and there are zero direction signs telling you to turn toward Aurora instead of into the park."

    "The camping space we were assigned was wonderful, right on the water with a cute little deck attached. "

    9. KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    14 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 522-3762

    "Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals."

    "RV sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Many sites have great view of the lake. I recommend renting a golf cart. This is a very large campground. They have free kayak and paddle boats."

    10. L.B.L. Whispering Pines Campground

    2 Reviews
    Dover, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 232-4570

    "You can go swimming at the beach, fishing, boating, hiking or tour the Land Between the Lakes area."

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Cabin Reviews near Bumpus Mills, TN

286 Reviews of 28 Bumpus Mills Campgrounds


  • Brad S.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    Cool campground with great views!

    Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals. Full hookups on most sites including cable, and lakeside sites have the “honey wagon” that comes around to empty tanks. WiFi is pretty ok. Cell reception is good. Cabin rental and seasonal sites available.

  • Caleb J.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Buchanan Resort

    Great Place to Stay by Kentucky Lake

    Buchanan Resort is a well maintained resort with access to many amenities like a restaurant, pool, playground, pavilion, and store. The docks are easily accessible being close to the lots. The lots at the resort campground have water and electricity as well as a picnic table and a simple, stationary, charcoal grill. If you do not have an RV then they have cottages to be rented out. This resort is a great place to stay overall.

  • Analia F.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Piney Campground

    Lake nearby!

    Being close to water is always nice, and our family always looks for this when we are traveling away from home to camp. Kentucky Lake is nearby, and we spent most of our day here. We towed our small boat from home because we wanted to be able to enjoy being on the water (and my dad wanted to fish). There is running water and showers available on site, although I just jumped in the lake and shampooed my hair in their :) Very large campground, which was nice. Lots of room between campsites. Always a plus for us. The campground itself was really nice, we were actually very impressed. The campsites were well marked and had a picnic table, fire ring and a hanging rack which was super nice! We hung our wet suits from being in the lake all day. Great hiking nearby too. We would hike in the morning, and play in the water the rest of the day. The attendants/rangers were awesome, and directed us in the right place for hiking. You can see from my pictures attached that we hiked almost everyday. We would definitely stay here again next time we are in the area.

  • Abigaile J.
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Tanglewood Campground & RV Resort

    Wonderful experience!

    This site is completely RV/mobile camping! It’s easy to access and well taken care of in means of landscaping, our site was also right next to the front and the store!

    Our site included a picnic table, water access, electrical outlets and a fire pit. The lake is nearby and there is an access near the entrance of the campgrounds.

    The grounds are well taken care of as I had previously said and honestly very inviting, the people are very nice and have an entire area for kids!

    I’d recommend Tanglewood!

  • J
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    This was our first stay here, and we had heard great things about it. It is a beautiful state park known as the"Queen of Tennessee's State Parks". There are 4,000 acres with mountain biking, fishing, hiking, picnic areas, kayaking/canoeing, and a golf course. Nashville is only 45 minutes away. The campground was nice. Our site was tight, and we didn't have a lot of room for our truck. We had to move to a different site for the 3rd night and the water connection was quite a reach. The sites were mostly level and some were shaded. The bathhouse was clean and there was a laundry area with 2 washers/dryers. We did have a picnic table and fire ring. We had 2-3 bars of Verizon 4G. There was a playground for the kids. There is a small creek that runs along the western edge of the campground. We did spot some snakes(copperheads maybe?) near the creek. There is a small camp store that had a few supplies, ice cream, ice& firewood. The employees were very nice. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Energy Lake Campground

    Nice!

    Large camping area w/several loops. One which will soon be all rental cabins. Each loop has its own restroom/shower house and all are near the lake( some closer then others) canoe rental or bring your own, basketball court and playground as well as swimming area. There is direct access to one of the many trails in LBL and several within easy biking or driving distance. The staff was very helpful.

  • N
    May. 11, 2017

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Boldlygo

    I love this park! Camping, cabins, hiking, horseback, swimming, and even mini golf. There are numerous trails, and a plethora of wildlife. We even saw a bald eagle within 15 minutes drive from the park.

  • E
    Jan. 11, 2020

    Energy Lake Campground

    Very Good

    A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat. I love this campground as an alternative to Hillman Ferry, where we have often stayed. The cabins were clean and comfortable with cold AC, the hosts were friendly and the no-wake lake and canoe rentals were fun. I would advise checking with the hosts about canoe and kayak rentals upon check in, there is limited availability when camp is full and hot weather can also affect. This campground is also in a good location to explore all LBL has to offer when compared to Hillman, it's closer to the Elk and Bison Prairie and Wranglers Campground, as well as the Nature Station, which is great for us since we like to trail ride and hike. Downfall is the beach is muddy and rocky and the playground is old with just a metal slide and swings. We didn't want to swim here so maybe plan on doing that elsewhere at the lakes. Next time we will camp, likely on loop D, which had some nice lakeview sites. You can't see the water from the cabin loop. There is spotty cell service throughout the campground.

  • Kacie E.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Beautiful and Spacious

    First of all, the drive to Dawson Springs is GORGEOUS. Rolling hills, farmland, trees, really gets you in the mood! Upon arrival, the camp store worker was very friendly, gave us a campground map and hiking map and answered all of our questions. We stayed in the regular campground but they also have a campground for people with horses/horse trailers, as the park has horse trails to go on as well! We didn’t swim in the lake, but it did look beautiful and looked to be a nice place to swim and kayak and paddle boat (which they have for rental as well). The hiking trails are gorgeous and vary in length and intensity. The spot that we were at had plenty of room to spread out and relax. One side had the picnic table and fire pit, and the other side was a grassy area with trees where we hung our hammock. It was stunning! We will definitely be back!


Guide to Bumpus Mills

Cabin camping near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Natural Beauty of Land Between the Lakes

  • Experience stunning views and outdoor activities at Piney Campground, where you can enjoy hiking, fishing, and boating right from your cabin.
  • Energy Lake Campground provides access to serene lakefront spots, perfect for kayaking and swimming in a peaceful environment.
  • Discover the historical significance of Fort Donelson while staying at Energy Lake Campground, which is just a short drive away from this Civil War site.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Some prices for cabin camping range from $25 to $100

  • Affordable rates at Military Park Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp start around $25 per night, making it a budget-friendly option for families.
  • Expect to pay approximately $50 to $75 per night at Kenlake State Resort Park, which offers a variety of amenities and access to outdoor activities.
  • For a more luxurious stay, cabins at Buchanan Resort can range from $75 to $100, providing a comfortable retreat with easy access to Kentucky Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Bumpus Mills, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bumpus Mills, TN is Piney Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

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