Best Glamping near Bumpus Mills, TN

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area houses several distinctive glamping accommodations near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee. Piney Campground and Paris Landing State Park Campground both offer upscale canvas accommodations with modern amenities, while Nine Pines Retreats provides exclusive glamping experiences with luxury features. These premium sites include comfortable bedding, climate control systems, and private outdoor spaces overlooking Kentucky Lake. Many locations feature electricity, drinking water, and shower facilities not typically found in standard camping environments. The glamping units are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining convenient access to waterfront activities. One visitor described their experience: "Nine Pines has all the glamping amenities you could want, and then some, it's not often you find a place set in nature where you have access to a full pizza oven."

Luxury camping experiences in this region focus on blending outdoor adventure with premium comforts. At Nine Pines Retreats, guests discover uncommon amenities including jacuzzi tubs and outdoor pizza ovens within their upscale accommodations. Paris Landing and Land Between the Lakes properties provide direct water access, with many glamping sites positioned just steps from Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley. Seasonal activities include swimming at designated beaches, fishing expeditions, boating opportunities, and miles of scenic hiking trails. The surrounding Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area encompasses 170,000 acres of protected wilderness with wildlife viewing opportunities. According to a camper, "We watched turtles popping their heads up in the lake and really enjoyed ourselves." Winter visitors appreciate climate-controlled canvas accommodations that remain comfortable regardless of weather conditions.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee (33)

    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."

    "If you are staying near the end of October I would definitely call to see if they have any availability because they do a Halloween weekend where they give out prizes for decorating your campsite and for"

    2. Boswell Landing Campground

    11 Reviews
    New Concord, KY
    12 miles
    Website

    $5 - $12 / night

    "Boswell Landing is a quiet spot of the park with gorgeous views of Kentucky Lake where you can pull up a chair (or tent!) and relax."

    "We were able to spread out our tents for a group site and we had the perfect set up! We were 100ft. From the lake and had so many trees to use for our hammocks."

    3. Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area

    8 Reviews
    Barkley Lake, KY
    11 miles
    Website

    "Ranger Review: Matador Droplet at Ginger Bay Land Between the Lakes, Ky. Campground Review:We visited Ginger Bay boat ramp and dispersed camping area while at Land Between the Lakes(LBL) , Ky."

    "There are some awesome rocky areas right next to the water to camp at. Check out what's left of the old foundations while your there."

    4. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

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

    $17 - $25 / night

    "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."

    "Bring quite a bit of leveling materials as the sites are very unlevel. 1 dump station and an older but usable bath house. The road to come in was narrow but we'll marked."

    5. Energy Lake Campground

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

    "Water, electric, nice bath facilities, waterfront, boat ramp, trash, firewood availability, well kept. You name it. I live that it's inside LBL with all of these."

    "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."

    6. Redd Hollow

    10 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    15 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "All you need to camp here is a camping permit from Land Between the Lakes which is 30 dollars online. If you have a Kentucky resident sportsmans licence this permit is included in that!"

    "A little close to the gravel road had a couple of cars drive by over night making a small racket but bearable."

    7. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground

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

    "While quiet hours were observed, there was a lot of music, celebrating a Tennessee win with a golf cart parade and victorious choral singing of Rocky Top right up until 11pm."

    "Bath house was cleaned every day. Large dumpsters for trash but no recycling nearby. Boat ramp was good plenty of shore to beach your boat. Some sites well shaded, some not."

    8. Paris Landing State Park Campground

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

    "The park itself is huge with miles of trails and basketball/tennis courts and volleyball courts."

    "Some sites are pointed the wrong direction on a one way road, so you just have to drive it backwards. Most sites are small, but there are a few longer ones. Seems like many are unlevel."

    9. 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."

    10. Nine Pines Retreats

    1 Review
    Barkley Lake, KY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 294-3040

    $145 - $235 / night

    "Nine Pines has all the glamping amenities you could want, and then some, its not often you find a place set in nature where you have access to a full pizza oven. "

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Glamping Reviews near Bumpus Mills, TN

305 Reviews of 33 Bumpus Mills Campgrounds


  • Nichole M.
    Dec. 14, 2018

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    Good basecamp for surrounding activity, not the best for camping with kids

    Pros:

    Secluded campground

    Beautiful area

    Cons:

    You're camping basically in a ravine.

    No fire pit

    We had site 15 and my in-laws had site 16 over Labor Day weekend 2018.

    It took us over an hour to try and level our pop-up camper because the site was so steep. Our neighbors had the same problem. We took the advice of a fellow camper on here and brought an extension cord and we were so glad we did, I think my in-laws ended up needing it.

    When we arrived I was disappointed to find that we didn't have a firepit, only an old grill that had a hole in the bottom, rendering it useless. Luckily my in-laws had a firepit so we had our fires over there. We do most of our cooking in cast iron over the fire, so a fire pit is a huge requirement for us. Our site was so steep it was hard for our two young children to walk and play on our site (4yo and 1.5yo) so we spent most of the time at their site anyway. The campsite we were on just wasn't that great for small children, but wouldn't be bad if you were in a tent without small children. Site 16 was great though.

    Saturday night, we could hear a drunken group of about 20 with their speakers blasting music across the campground, so loud we couldn't hear each other talking around the campfire. I'm not normally one to complain about music at a campground, but this was overkill and was well into after quiet hours. Every so often you could tell that they were told to turn it down, but it only lasted a few minutes before it was cranked up again. It shut down probably around mid-night, but with two small kids it made for a long night.

    The bathrooms were decent, one toilet would shoot water out of the top when you flushed. I didn't use the showers but they looked clean for a campground shower.

    The LBL area is what made the trip worth it. We basically used the campground as a base camp to explore the area, which is a beautiful. We saw several deer within the park. The bison and elk prarie is a must see, the kids loved it. We drove to the Golden Pond visitors center and spent several hours at the Homeplace Living history village. Since it was Labor Day weekend they had a lot of events going on. We're now planning another trip back to the LBL area, just not at the same campground.

  • Abigaile J.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground

    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!

  • Staci R.
    Aug. 28, 2022

    Energy Lake Campground

    Best campground in north side of Land Between the Lakes

    Energy Lake campground is well planned, the staff are amazing, and with a little planning, the best option for affordable camping that puts you on a small natural preserve lake perfect for kayaking and SUP boarding. Most difficult thing is remembering to fill the fresh water tank (if you are RV'ing) before you set up!! Electricity is on almost every site (there are a couple sites in a few areas that do not have electric & therefor have a reduced rental rate). Each area has "city" water available at hose bibs located in central locations in each area.  Some sites have waterfront "views" with trails going down to the lake, others have waterfront walk in availability.  You can also drive to the beach (it's got imported sand deposited there every new season!), and there are several areas to launch NONMOTORIZED watercraft. There are restrictions on this lake due to the wildlife refuge and preserve in the back of the lake - no motorized watercraft of any sort. There is camp fire wood, propane and a very small selection of necessities available at the entry gate/check-in. Closest retail store, gas station and alcohol is approximately 10-12 miles from the campground. This campground attracts a lot of tent & car campers as well as small RV's, and there are almost always smaller walk up sites available if the reservation system says there are no available positions. You will want to call before you haul though, because a few of those walk ups are less than 20 feet in length.

    AREA B is only cabins... and the cabins are basically one room cabins, with bunks and a queen or full sized bed, with electric and AC. You still have to treck to the bath house for toilet, shower and the hose bib for water. The cabin basically just provides sleeping shelter.

  • Alisha R.
    Mar. 27, 2023

    Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground

    We’ll be back!

    4.5 Rounded up. Restrooms and showers were clean. It was very active during one of the last weekends of the season. While quiet hours were observed, there was a lot of music, celebrating a Tennessee win with a golf cart parade and victorious choral singing of Rocky Top right up until 11pm. Beautiful lake views, good camp store and great amenities.

  • 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.

  • M E.
    Nov. 19, 2021

    Piney Campground

    Large campground with a lot of sites on the water!

    This is a really nice campground that has sites you can reserve along with first come first serve sites. If you are staying near the end of October I would definitely call to see if they have any availability because they do a Halloween weekend where they give out prizes for decorating your campsite and for a decorated golf cart parade (see video). It was a nice little surprise but we got lucky, they only had 2 available sites left!  We were lucky enough to get a site that does not have water or electric but were able to move after the big weekend to a spot with those amenities. 

    The bathrooms were nice and kept clean. There are 4 shower rooms on the opposite side of the bathhouse that were nice enough and kept pretty clean. They also have laundry at 3 of the bathhouses. They only take quarters, the shop and the front don't keep a ton of quarters so I would suggest you bring some with you. 

    The area has plenty of outdoor activities to do and is also pretty close to Fort Donelson, a drive through experience of the battle during the Civil War.

  • Kelsey R.
    Sep. 28, 2017

    Redd Hollow

    Site 8

    Had a great 3 day 2 night stay here. All you need to camp here is a camping permit from Land Between the Lakes which is 30 dollars online. If you have a Kentucky resident sportsmans licence this permit is included in that! Each site has a 2 foot across firepit with a grill plate that is hinged so you can flip it on or off the fire. Some of the sites are about 10 to 15 yards from the water while others are a good ways from it. There is no electricity at any of the sites however there is a central dumpster for trash and a composting toilet as well as a boat ramp. The sites are gravel pads with a fire pit and a concrete picnic table. Easily fit my 3 person tent with a 9 x 12ft tarp as a foot print and two vehicles with still room to walk around easily in the site.

  • Melani T.
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Piney Campground

    Gorgeous hikes and beautiful lake

    One great thing about here is the beautiful lake nearby! My family and I spent our entire day here and had an absolute blast. The lake front views are incredible. You have the option to camp right next to the lake and have the best view ever. They also have spots for RVs for electrical hookups. The sites are amazing because they are orettt big. We fit my dads big truck and all our tents in the campsite we had. There is a small beach area, bike trail which was a lot of fun, an archery range, theater, and great hiking trails. The campfire theater was amazing! You honestly can’t beat that. Some other things we enjoyed were:

    • boat ramp
    • cabins available- although we didn’t stay here
    • fishing
    • area to play basketball, and big grass areas for other activities.
    • Everything was in walking distance

    I would definitely call and make reservations beforehand. It wasn’t very busy. The cost is pretty cheap too. For a basic, tent campsite it was $12. More expensive if you use the electrical hookup areas. When we went it was pretty Smokey. There were some fires nearby and the smoke just settled in. That was the only downside of our trip.

  • M
    Oct. 6, 2021

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Campground on creek

    We did an overnight stay. The sites are close together but has electric/water/sewer. There was garbage left in the fire pit when we arrived and that was disappointing to see.


Guide to Bumpus Mills

Glamping opportunities abound near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee, in the western region where Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form part of the 170,000-acre Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The area sits at approximately 400 feet elevation with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with lake drawdowns affecting shoreline camping access during late summer and early fall.

What to do

Boating and paddling: Several campgrounds offer direct lake access with boat ramps. At Boswell Landing Campground, you'll find "good size lots, most within feet of the water. Lots of trees so there's plenty of shade. Well maintained road to get here and pretty close to a modern campground with a small store," according to camper Jordan.

Wildlife viewing: The Land Between the Lakes area supports diverse wildlife populations. "We were able to get far enough from the actual ramp that the traffic didn't bother us. We had two dogs out there with us and they had so much space to roam," notes Brooklyn L. about Boswell Landing. At Ginger Bay Basic Camping Area, campers can observe aquatic wildlife up close as Michelle T. describes: "We watched turtles, popping their head up in the lake and really enjoyed ourselves."

Historical sites: Explore nearby Civil War history. "Within walking distance of the campground, down the paved road are a few notable things: Buchanan Cemetery, which is a civil war cemetery, and the site of Fort Henry," explains Jessica L. about Boswell Landing. Fort Donelson National Historic Site is also accessible from several area campgrounds.

What campers like

Lakeside camping: Many campers value direct water access. At Piney Campground, "We were able to get waterside spots and drop the kayaks right in at the campsite," says Jody A. Piney Campground features "lakeside, gravel spots with good views and nice clean facilities," according to Hannah S.

Privacy options: Campsites with good separation are available. At Redd Hollow, "We prefer areas that feel more secluded and provide enough space between sites so our dogs don't lose their minds at every sound/person. This place surprisingly has some beautiful sites and most of them are pretty far apart!" explains Kirstin A.

Varied terrain: The topography creates unique camping opportunities. "If you drive all the way to the back of Redd Hollow campground, there's a little bluff overlooking the lake where you can camp," notes Kaitlyn C. Similarly, Daniel N. describes Redd Hollow's layout: "About half the sites are on the left hand side when you drive in and you can pick from sites tucked back in the woods a bit or sites nearer the water."

What you should know

Road conditions: Some access roads require careful navigation. At Ginger Bay, "You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle to get down the steep gravel road to the dispersed camping area," advises Juli G. Similarly, at Energy Lake Campground, campers note terrain challenges: "I was pretty nervous when we first saw the site, it was literally on a hillside."

Site levelness: Many campsites require leveling equipment. At Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Barry B. reports: "Pads are not level. Saw a class A that had front wheels 10" off the ground and a TT with the hitch on the ground." At Energy Lake Campground, Nichole M. warns: "We stayed at site D3 over Memorial Day weekend. I was pretty nervous when we first saw the site, it was literally on a hillside."

Seasonal water levels: Lake drawdowns affect water access. At Redd Hollow, Daniel N. explains: "When they start pulling the lake down what were water access sites become gravel and mud bar access sites. In the dead middle of the summer the back end of the cove is probably full of water. Early spring and late summer early fall it is not."

Tips for camping with families

Playground considerations: Evaluate recreation options for children. Energy Lake Campground has limited play equipment as Erin R. notes: "Downfall is the beach is muddy and rocky and the playground is old with just a metal slide and swings." In contrast, Wranglers Campground offers unique experiences: "Fun experience staying with all the horses! I didn't really know it was a thing to bring horses to camp and ride them on the trails!"

Swimming areas: Beaches vary in quality across campgrounds. Nichole M. describes Energy Lake: "The beach was far from impressive with basically gravel as half of the beach. I wasn't expecting Florida beaches in Kentucky, but in Indiana we have nice sandy beaches at lakes so I was disappointed."

Wildlife encounters: Prepare for local wildlife activity. Shelly S. cautions about Ginger Bay: "Realize when you dispersed camp at LBL though there are no large predators there are coyotes so if you have dogs keep an eye out. Every time I disperse camp I hear coyotes throughout the night, sometimes very close by."

Tips from RVers

Utility hookup positioning: Bring extension cords and hoses. At Paris Landing State Park Campground, Holly S. notes: "Well kept, no sewer hookup on sites, bath house clean, electric far from pads - bring extension cord." Similarly, Ann D. advises: "Make sure you have extension cords and hoses as the utilities are positioned in between two sites."

Dump station access: Plan waste management accordingly. Chris R. describes Piney Campground's facilities: "Bathrooms and showers were reasonably clean. Centrally located in several spots and cleaned daily. Staff was friendly, helpful, and did a good job. General store on site for forgotten items, but as usual you pay a premium."

Site selection strategy: Research specific site numbers before booking. For Paris Landing, Todd M. advises: "It's a tight fit and our rig is only 22.5' TT. Our back in site was to the left on a one way road that I had to turn around and go opposite way so we could get in."

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