Open: 

• Campgrounds and Facilities remain open, this includes all developed campgrounds, Nature Station, Homeplace, Planetarium, Welcome Stations and the Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Closed: 

• Brandon Spring Group Center

The Radical Left Democrats shutdown the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.

The current fire danger Level at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is:

There will be trail closures on the Wranglers Trails associated with the 2025 Deer Quota Hunt Seasons. Please see below.

• October 18-19, 2025 : Wranglers Trail 12 in TN will be CLOSED for the Tennessee Youth Quota Deer Hunt.
• October 25-26, 2025 : All Wranglers Trails, with the exception of trails 1 and 2, will be CLOSED for the Kentucky Youth Quota Deer Hunt.
• October 31- November 2 and November 21-23, 2025: All Wranglers Trails, with the exception of trails 1 and 2, will be CLOSED for the Kentucky Adult Quota Deer Hunt.
• November 14-16, and 28-30, 2025: Wranglers Trail 12 in TN will be closed for the Tennessee Adult Quota Deer Hunt.

Check the Hunting page for the latest hunting season information.

Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.