Established Camping
Bumpus Mills
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Barkley Lake
Overview
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the excellent opportunities for birding and wildlife photography.
Recreation
The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. Abundant wildlife includes wild turkey and deer.
Facilities
The small campground offers 15 sites with water and electric hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina.
Natural Features
Bumpus Mills is located on scenic Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills. Lake Barkley is the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, which flows westward to the Ohio River. Barkley lies parallel to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River. Between both lakes is the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Nearby Attractions
Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War. The Bear Creek Waterfowl Management Unit is a short drive south of Bumpus Mills.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonFair
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
RangerBumpus Mills Campground on Lake Barkley
Great little campground close to the Bumpus Mills Marina. Electric and water hookups with dump site at the entry/exit. Lots of flying bugs in the restrooms (cleaning crew was there at least twice a week).
The sites have plenty of room and the park is pretty quiet. Several sites are on the water.
The marina was a fun place with a pavilion/restaurant that has bands on the weekends.
This campground closes the first week of September.
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GuideHidden Gem
This campground is a hidden gem! Stayed at Site 25 and had a great view all weekend.
Pros:
There are only 15 sites so it's small but not crowded.
Several sites have 50A service, the rest have 30A and all have water.
Several sites are on the water and the rest are near it. Great for boating or kayaking.
Nice bath/showerhouse if you need it.
Lots of shade!
Cons:
No sewer onsite but there is a dumpstation at the entrance/exit.
The roads are NARROW and tree-lined, so I don't recommend any rig over 30'.
There is little or NO cell service and no broadcast TV channels in range. Bring DVD's in case it rains.
It's very affordable which means it books up fast even if people decide not to show up. There were two Premium Waterfront Sites that didn't get used the weekend we were there despite being booked so people do just book the site even if they decide not to use it. Boo...
This campground is very nice and quiet and we would come here again. Probably a bit boring if you want the "big campground" experience, but this is great for kayakers, boaters or just couples looking to get away.
TravelerEhh.
Very small Corps of Engineer Park. Has a lot of potential but needs some work. Lots of gravel would be a good start. We could not maneuver our 36’ MH into our assigned spot because of the drop off on the side of the road. Also appears to have some spots that flood when raining. Bathrooms were clean when we arrived but by night four they were a mess. Half of our concrete table benches were mIssIng. Full sign out when a walk up spot was available next to us. Hosts were very nice. only 15 spots or so, as half the campground was shut down at some point. would be nice to see it cleaned up and reopened.
Location
Bumpus Mills is located in Tennessee
Directions
Physical Address: 764 Forest Trail, Bumpus Mills, TN 37028 From Nashville, Tenn: Take I-24 west to Clarksville, TN. Follow Highway 79 South for 20 mi. to Highway 120. Follow Highway 120 for 10 mi. to Bumpus Mills, turn left onto Tobaccoport Road (Hwy. 1830) for 2.8 mi., turn left onto Oak Hill Road for . 9 mi., turn left onto Forest Trail then turn right into the campground.From I-24 East Cadiz KY: Take 68 west for 6.2mi., turn left on to HWY. 139 south for 15.3mi., continue on to TN. HWY 120 for 2.7 mi. Turn left onto Tobaccoport Road, Hwy 1830 for 2.8 mi., thurn left onto Oak Hill Road for .9 mi., turn left onto Forest Trail then into the campground.
Address
Bumpus Mills Campground
764 Forest Trail
Bumpus mills, TN 37028
Coordinates
36.618847 N
87.879425 W