Best Camping in the Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky

Established in 1963, the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area oversees 170,000 acres tucked between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The peninsula is one of the largest blocks of undeveloped forest in the Eastern U.S., and the area’s vast water network is a huge draw for fishing, boating, hiking, and shoreline tourism in general.

Together, the two lakes form the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico, boasting 2,400 miles of shoreline between them across the western tip of Kentucky and Tennessee. The area features a nature station, working historic farm and planetarium; as well as the Fort Henry Trail System, which offers over 500 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.