Camping in or near The Land Between the Lakes??

[Dagwood_55]

35' Fifth wheel. Wanting to spend a week this spring at the LBL in KY or TN. My wife and I would like to kayak and smallmouth fish.

Any good advice?? Not parking lot camping...

[Bob806]

Johno02 wrote:
Energy Lake is a bit more difficult, but is really good for lake fishing, canoeing, in a much less crowded area. Like I said a bit secluded, bur we really like it.

+1

We've camped at Lake Barkley SP, Piney, Paris Landing SP, and Energy Lake. Energy Lake was our favorite.

[Johno02]

Energy Lake is a bit more difficult, but is really good for lake fishing, canoeing, in a much less crowded area. Like I said a bit secluded, bur we really like it.

[TxTwoSome]

You Might Want To Check Out Bumpus Mills COE

Has Some Spots Right On The Water And Would Be Good For Fishing And Kayak.

Has Washer & Dryer Available But Not Full Hook Ups.

[RGar974417]

We liked Canal Campground.Many sites right on the water.

[coolmom42]

jkwilson wrote:
Nice place to stay. Kayaking on those lakes can be a little risky. Big water for an inland lake and there’s often enough chop to hide a kayak from a boat running 70mph. Be sure to wear bright colors.

Look at Energy Lake for kayaking. Too small for speedboats.

[JoeH]

We stayed at Hillman Ferry. Had a very large pull thru site that easily accommodated the MH and toad. It was wooded and not on top of the neighboring sites.

[obgraham]

Piney has quite large sites. Not right on your neighbor.

[jkwilson]

Nice place to stay. Kayaking on those lakes can be a little risky. Big water for an inland lake and there’s often enough chop to hide a kayak from a boat running 70mph. Be sure to wear bright colors.

[Johno02]

For fishing, Piney campground might be better. A little quieter, more water access, but make reservations early for sites closer to water.

[Dick_B]

If you ever do dinner out try Willow Pond in Eddyville for all you can eat fish. Hush puppies are wonderful.
For really good pork chops try Patti's 1880's Settlement restaurant.

[Johno02]

We love LBL!! It can get crowded, but still is nice. Last time we were there, at Hillman Ferry, it was fall break, and it was packed with kids and folks having fun. After dark there were kids all over the place, riding everything you could think, most with flashing lights. We usually do not like to be crowded, but that weekend was more fun than we have had in a long time. People sitting around, kids running all over the place but well behaved, Everybody having fun. But about 9:00 or so, t all became quiet, and everyone settled down. Next day was our anniversary, so we went to Patty's for a 1" thick porkchop. Sadly, Patty's burned, but they hope to be back open late summer.

[padredw]

We like Hurricane Creek COE Park on Lake Barkley near Cadez or Eddyville, Kentucky. But there are lots of other COE and state parks around the area.

[coolmom42]

Hillman Ferry and Piney campgrounds in LBL have sites that will accomodate you very nicely. If you want full hookups, make reservations if you want specific dates. You can look on the campground layout and find the full hookup sites, and see which you think you would like.

It's a nice place, lots to do like you said, kayaking and fishing. Great bike trails and lots of interesting nature and historical stuff. Stop at the visitor's center on either the north or south end, for good maps and information.

If you are going on a weekend, it might be best to not get a waterfront site. Noisy ski boats can be annoying on a summer day.