Rules and Regulations

Supervisors Orders Supervisors Orders are federal rules and regulations specific to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.Pursuant to the provisions of 16 U.S.C. and Title 36 C.F.R., the following acts or omissions are prohibited on lands and waters within the legislative jurisdiction of the USDA Forest Service, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The area consists of over 170,000 acres of National Forest located in Trigg and Lyon County in Kentucky and Stewart County in Tennessee, and is depicted on our motor vehicle use map (MVUM) and official trail maps.Violation of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine…
Read More
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Fox Hollow Public Meeting Thursday, June 23, 2016

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Fox Hollow Public Meeting Thursday, June 23, 2016

The following contains meeting notes captured during the Fox Hollow public meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The Fox Hollow meeting convened at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Forest Service Administrative Office located at 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211. The meeting was open to the public: Twelve members of  the public and six Forest Service employees were in attendance. Forest Service Staff present Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor John Westbrook, Environmental Stewardship Department Manager Barbara Wysock, Area Planner Jan Bush, Communications Department Manager Josh Frye, Public Affairs Specialist Christine Bombard, Executive Assistant Introduction Tina…
Read More

Alerts

General Information: 800-525-7077 Emergencies: Dial 911 Report a Violation: 877-861-2457 Current Fire Danger Level at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Fireworks are prohibited in LBL Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly and follow the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with local and state health and safety guidance. For visitors with questions regarding COVID-19, please visit the CDC's website. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is located in Lyon and Trigg Counties, KY and Stewart County, TN. To find COVID community levels and prevention steps by county, please see the CDC's…
Read More

Reservations and Permits

Online Reservations & Permits Hunter Use Permits Developed Campground Reservations Basic & Dispersed Camping Permits Reservation Information: Developed Campground ReservationsVisitors can make reservations for the developed campgrounds (Hillman Ferry, Energy Lake, Piney, and Wranglers Campgrounds) between 2 days and 6 months in advance. Reservations may be made:OnlineOr by phone: 1.800.525.7077. The call center is open weekdays from 9 AM - 5 PM, mid-January through early November.Wranglers Campground is open year-round. Energy Lake, Piney, and Hillman Ferry Campgrounds are only open March-November.Developed Campground Reservation Fees:Call Center for Developed Campground Reservations - $10 non-refundable.Online Reservations - $6 non-refundable.Reservation Changes - $10 to…
Read More

Camping Rules

General Regulations “Pack it in. Pack it out.” Keep campsite clean and litter free at all timesDumpsters: All designated camping areas and Welcome StationsRecycling stations: Developed campgrounds and Welcome Stations; Fishing line recycling available at most boat rampsDump stations: North Welcome, South Welcome, and Golden Pond (just south of Hunter Check Station). Dumping gray or black water onto the ground, in waterways such as lakes and streams, or in chemical or vault toilets is prohibited. Dumping home or commercial trash anywhere in Land Between the Lakes is prohibitedQuiet hours 11pm to 6am. Generators allowed from 6am to 11pmAn adult must accompany campers under…
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions Q. How big is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL)? A.    LBL is an 170,000-acre inland peninsula. Approximately 110,000 acres of LBL are in Kentucky and 60,000 acres are in Tennessee. It makes up one of the largest, contiguous blocks of public land in the southeastern United States.  Q. Why are there so many cemeteries? A.    Before modern transportation and developed road systems, many families buried their deceased on small family plots or in community church cemeteries. There are more than 270 known cemeteries in Land Between the Lakes. These cemeteries are remnants of…
Read More

Wranglers Campground

Wranglers Campground & Horse Trails 5100 Laura Furnace Road Golden Pond, KY 42211 270-924-2201 Gatehouse Open Daily, 8am-5pm Wranglers Campground Map Wranglers Horse Trails Map Purchase Day-Ride Permits Camping Fees Camping Rules Seasonal Camping Reservations Wranglers Campground specializes in providing year-round opportunities for horseback riding and wagon driving enthusiasts. It offers 198 well-defined sites — some with electrical hookups, sites with electric, water, and sewer, primitive sites, and 12 rustic cabins available for nightly rental. Most sites are capable of handling large motor homes and horse trailers. Campers have access to modern facilities, 100 miles of horse trails, activity court,…
Read More