Land Between the Lakes offers backcountry camping options as alternatives to the more developed campgrounds. We have 5 designated backcountry camping facilities which offer year-round lakeside camping. Although these areas have fewer amenities than our developed campgrounds, they can offer solitude and a more primitive camping experience.
You may also prefer more remote campsites throughout the recreation area. Spots at the ends of forest roads or along the lakeshore often make wonderful campsites.
Be sure to read the camping rules and check the Motor Vehicle Use Map to know where you can and cannot camp.
Twin Lakes Campground: amenities include defined campsites, fire rings and/or grills, picnic tables, vault toilet, trash removal, mowed areas, and a boat ramp. Basic Campgrounds include:
- Twin Lakes
A Backcountry Camping Area is an open field area without defined campsites. Amenities might include a vault toilet, trash removal, mowed areas, and a boat ramp. However, they may or may not have picnic tables and fire rings and/or grills. You may camp anywhere within the camping area with a Basic Camping Permit. Basic Camping Areas include:
- Demumbers Bay
- Pisgah Point
- Ginger Bay
- Neville Bay
Permit Information:
Backcountry Camping Permit is required for each person 18 and over when camping in backcountry camping areas or dispersed camping Permit.
- 3 -day permit: $10
- Annual Permit: $50
*Please note that these permits do not apply when camping at Self-Service or developed campgrounds.
