Land Between the Lakes Opens Additional Areas to Archery Deer Hunting
November 30, 2021
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Three campgrounds typically marked as “No Hunting” will open to archery deer hunting in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL). Hillman Ferry and Energy Lake campgrounds will be open to archery hunting from December 1st through January 17th, 2022.
Piney Campground will be open to archery hunting from December 6th through January 2nd. This will open up more acreage providing hunters additional opportunities to hunt deer while helping to reduce extra deer numbers around public use areas. Archery hunters are encouraged to take antlerless deer in these areas.
Beautiful sunset at Hillman Ferry Campground at Land Between The Lakes, overlooking Kentucky Lake. (Doug Phelps)
Land Between the Lakes Expands List of Recreation Sites Temporarily Shut Down
April 12, 2020
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – To protect public health and align with federal, state, and local guidance to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL) officials have announced the temporary shutdown of facilities, campgrounds, and developed camping areas for the safety of visitors and staff.
These measures are temporary but effective immediately. A date for reopening recreation areas is currently undetermined.
LBL’s Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum temporary shutdown.
LBL to hold 44th Annual Piney Campers’ Fair
September 10, 2017
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Piney Campground will celebrate camping in the great outdoors with its 44th Annual Campers’ Fair, September 20th-24th, 2017. Campers’ Fair will offer the newest in RVs, camping equipment, golf carts and boats.
The event is free and open to everyone on Saturday, September 23rd from 8:00am-4:00pm, and on Sunday, September 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm, at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Piney Camper’s Fair proved to be the place to be in September–both campers and staff participated in the day’s activities like playing corn hole and a little dancing to the band. Camper’s Fair is an opportunity to see for yourself the incredible campground we offer in Stewart County, TN.
Food Drive and Fun at Land Between the Lakes
July 22, 2017
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Land Between the Lakes asks the public to participate in a food drive on Saturday, July 29th. Visitors can bring 2 cans or boxes of non-perishable food items (per person) to any facility listed and receive a special discount.
Donations will go to the Stewart County Food Bank, Helping Hands in Trigg County, and Hope Food Bank in Lyon County.
Elk & Bison Prairie at LBL.
LBL releases Late Fall & Winter Operation Schedule
November 8, 2016
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Visitor facilities at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area began late fall and winter operation schedules in November.
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Woodlands Nature Station will offer various guided programs, including the popular Bald Eagle Van and River Cruise Tours. Starting November 25th, Planetarium visitors will experience vivid laser lights set to holiday music and other holiday shows digitally projected on a 40-foot dome. Groups of 10 or more can make reservations any time by calling 270.924.2020.
The Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. (Kelly Best Bennett)
“No Hunting” Zones Open to Archery Deer Hunting at Land Between The Lakes
December 4, 2015
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Five areas typically marked as “No Hunting” will opened to archery deer hunting on December 1st, in Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Hillman Ferry and Energy Lake campgrounds will be open to archery hunting through January 19th.
Piney Campground, Brandon Spring Group Center, and the South Nature Watch Demonstration Area in the eastern portion of Hunt Area 16 south of Fort Henry Road will be open to archery hunting through January 4th. Hunters are encouraged to harvest antlerless deer in these areas to maintain healthy deer populations.
LBL Aerial of North End Canal. (Land Between the Lakes)
Land Between The Lakes now accepting applications for 2015 Seasonal Camping
November 30, 2014
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area is now accepting applications for the 2015 Seasonal Camping Program.
There are a total of 113 campsites in the seasonal camping program available for two to nine months at Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Wranglers campgrounds.
Cravens Bay and Taylor Bay campgrounds have a total of 21 short-term (one to six months) sites available. [Read more]
LBL Welcomes Spring with 2014 Season Opening
March 1, 2014
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area began its 2014 operations today, Saturday, March 1st, by opening several popular visitor attractions.
The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and North and South Welcome Stations opened their doors March 1st, along with Energy Lake, Hillman Ferry, and Piney Campgrounds. The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and North and South Welcome Stations will be open Wednesday through Sunday during March, then open seven days a week beginning April 1st.
LBL’s Energy Lake Area. (Land Between the Lakes)
Land Between The Lakes 2014 Seasonal Camping
November 27, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area is now accepting applications for the 2014 seasonal camping program.
There are a total of 114 campsites in the seasonal camping program available for two to nine months at Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Wranglers campgrounds. Fenton, Cravens Bay, Taylor Bay, and Redd Hollow campgrounds have a total of 32 short-term (one to six months) sites available.
LBL’s Wranglers Campground. (Land Between the Lakes)
LBL “No Hunting” Zones Open to Archery Deer Hunting
November 25, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will open certain areas typically marked as “No Hunting” zones for archery deer hunting. Hunters are encouraged to harvest antlerless deer in these areas to reduce deer populations.
Kentucky areas will be open to archery hunting from December 1st through January 20th, including Hillman Ferry and Energy Lake campgrounds. Tennessee areas will be open to archery hunting from December 1st through January 5th and include Brandon Spring Group Center, Piney Campground, and the South Nature Watch Demonstration Area in the eastern portion of Hunt Area 16.
LBL’s Energy Lake Area. (Land Between the Lakes)
