Farm camping in Kentucky Lake
Bring bathing suits, water shoes, and fishing poles for a campout beside Tennessee’s largest manmade lake.
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Ande's Place 148 Green Rd, Kuttawa
2 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kuttawa, KY
Learn more about this land:Rolling Hills and wide-open spaces. Primitive to (6) full-service (water, sewer, and 120, 30, or 50 amp electric) camping, located on 60 acres of rolling hills and timber just a few minutes walk to Lake Barkley in beautiful Kentucky. Wooded areas with plenty of room to enjoy yourselves without being on top of your neighbors. Our address is 148 Green Rd. Kuttawa, KY 42055. NOTE: Our primitive tent sites are $20 per night and our Full hook-up sites are $29. Please call us to verify availability before booking!
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The Creekside JeWeL
10 sites · Tents73 acres · Eddyville, KY
Learn more about this land:
73 acres of secluded rolling hills located on Lake Barkley/Eddy Creek.
Lots of woods, meadows, and creekside camping available.
Fishing, wildlife, shooting (please note firearm rules) hunting, ATV riding, kayaking, canoeing, boating, or nothing at all ! All groups are welcome at this sportsmans recreational au natural Hipcamp!
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The Art Farm Women's Retreat
54 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents34 acres · Paducah, KY
The farm is women owned and operated. This 34 acres of rolling farmland, woods and pasture is surrounded by farmland and woodlands on all sides.
Enjoy nature. Watch wildlife. Listen to the birds singing. You will often see deer in the evenings.
Walk or drive to the main residence to enjoy the pool, hot tub and hot outdoor shower. (5 minute walk or 1 minute drive)
We have a few dedicated women's campouts each year, and some art-making workshops, retreats, and quilting weekends, too. Other times we are open and inclusive of all.
Native land of Chickasaw, Quapaw and Osage nations.
LGBTQ friendly. :)
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Join the Adventure at SkallyWag's
53 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Mc Ewen, TN
Learn more about this land:
A beautiful 5 acre homestead in the quiet country side, with ample space for camping/exploration. The property is surrounded by huge trees and vegetation, and also includes a pond, walking trails, lush garden, fruit tree orchard and beautiful babbling creek. Expect to meet our crew of free range chickens, ducks and Spud Muffin McGhee, the mini pot belly pig.
Structures/Amenities:
Large space behind barn provides shelter with table and 4 chairs, huge couch swing
-two compost toilets
-electric outlets
- basic camp solar showers
-access to well water (suggested to bring large container to collect water)
-one large group size fire ring and two small fire rings on back property (for more private campsites and gathering spaces)
-large open fields with ample group camping space
-walking paths
-opportunities to private camping spaces
Local Attractions:
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch -Tours, Museum, Events, Concerts-20 miles
Kentucky River-swim, kayak, boat- 20 miles
Humphrey's County Museum & Civil War Fort- 10 miles
Walls of Waverly- Cool local art installation- 10 miles
Antique Shopping- McEwen and Waverly
New Johnsonville State Historic Park- 20 miles
Turkey Creek- Lakefront White Sand Beach 20 milesNashville- 65 miles (just over an hour drive)
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Poplar Springs LLC
1 site · Lodging70 acres · Waverly, TN
Come and experience the beauty of Poplar Springs in Waverly, TN! Our tree farm covers almost 70 acres of land with lots of trees and trails to explore. You'll see plenty of animals, find wild blackberries and mushrooms, and enjoy a clear creek. In the fall, pick your own pumpkin at our small patch, and in the spring, walk through our flower field. Hang out with friends at our community area with a big fire pit and a deck for parties. Poplar Springs is the perfect place to relax and have fun in nature!
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Camping Off The Grid -Barbour Farms
2 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Woodlawn, TN
Barbour Farms Camp sets on the hallowed grounds of the historic Ol' Ledford Farm. Our Great-Great grandparents, Jim and Mary Ledford, purchased this farm in the early 1870s.
At an additional cost you may request a guided tour of: "A Day in the Life of Jim & Mary Ledford."
See were the historic Montgomery Co. Griffey School once set on property.
View Jim and Mary's Ol' house seat and drink from the artesian spring where they got their water in the 1870's.
Jim and Mary were quite industrious, along with their seven children.
Picture their mule drawn wagon, sawmill, sorghum mill, and grist mill.
Once upon a time, their family provided these services and many others to the community.
Go to The Ol' Ledford Farm aka Barbour Farms on Facebook to learn more, and don't forget to follow us.
So, totally unplug and enjoy a rustic back-country experience. All campers are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles.
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Whiskey Meadows
1 site · RV2 acres · Grand Rivers, KY
Whiskey Meadows has a serene meadow view with a few shade trees that entice the use of a hammock. It has cell service, local restaurant (.2mi), about 200 Ft from the main road down a rock driveway to reach the parking area. The location is within 10 minutes (5mi.) drive to KY Lake, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes, downtown Grand Rivers, and Patties 1880 Settlement.
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The Happy Hippie Camp
2 sites · Tents5 acres · Indian Mound, TN
Welcome to the Happy Hippie Camp! A veteran owned flower farm where you can glamp in a teepee, on a deck, in the woods. Lots of things to see and do on the farm like flowers, an apiary, and you can pick weeds! If this interests you, please head on over to the booking area and book an experience with us and I'll see you soon.
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FeatherStone Farm
1 site · Lodging13 acres · Mayfield, KY
After 4 years of living in a large house in the middle of town we decided try tiny living! We sold our house and bought and remodeled a 5th wheel camper and lived in the country with Emily's parents. During this time land down the road came up for sale and we decided this would be our perfect forever home! We realized we loved the tiny life so we renovated one section of the barn as our studio apartment and the rest is either shared with the sheep or used as the location for our barn market! The original tobacco section of the barn is estimated to be around 75-100 years old. Emily and her family have lived on this road for more than 70 years so we have lots of stories about this area! The farm also has what we call "The Tiny Cottage" located here. It's a small shoppe that is filled with hand made and USA made products we keep stocked year round. The trails on the farm were made by Jordan. He carefully mapped out each one to require as little disturbance to the trees as possible and he did it all with a rake and weedeater! We love our home and sharing it with others just makes it more fun living here! We work hard to take care of the land and animals we share it with. If you have any questions always feel free to ask! Otherwise we will do our best to let you have your privacy while you stay here.Learn more about this land:Enjoy a glamping experience on our 13 acre farm. You can wonder the trails etched through the fields and woods. Enjoy the stars from the comfort of the 16ft wide and 10.5 ft tall Star Gazer Lotus Bell Tent decorated in mid century furniture. Have a campfire or watch a movie projected on the inside of the tent. You can also meet our “farmily” that consists of ponies, sheep, chickens and a few other fur babies running around! They are friendly and full of personality! We also have a monthly market in the barn with a select few artisan vendors with a range of handcrafted goods. Come experience this quaint little place that we call FeatherStone Farm.*A few things to note: - We have barn markets and the occasional pop up at our farm. If you want to book your stay around these events feel free to message us. - There is no shower at the campsite. The site has a private porta-potty that is serviced weekly and a hand washing station outside. We provide a wash basin in the tent and water bottles are kept in the mini fridge. - Be prepared to walk to your campsite. In some seasons it may be possible to drive your car to the fenced area of the tent but usually the hay field is too grown up to do that. We provide a lantern at the tent but it's always a good idea to keep a spare handy in case you are coming or going after dark. -The bell tent has access to electric and we keep a mini fridge, snacks, a coffee maker, French press and even a mini waffle maker there for your convenience as well as a cast iron skillet and grill to go over the campfire for outdoor cooking. - While the fence is for your privacy please remember this site is at our home. Dogs running around, sheep grazing, and occasionally chickens free ranging should be expected. -We do have poison ivy on the property so be aware when going on the trails or if you decide to go off the paths in the field or woods.The tent has two heating options: electric space heater and Mr. Buddy propane heater. Mr. Buddy Propane heater MUST be turned OFF when sleeping as well as the propane tank its self. NEVER run the propane heater when sleeping. The heater does have safety features and there is a carbon monoxide detector and proper ventilation, but you can never be too cautious with gas heaters. Thank you!
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Adler's Farm
3 sites · Lodging15 acres · Dawson Springs, KY
Located at the heart of beautiful Lake Beshear in Dawson Springs, Ky. we have woods and fields along with a pond to sit and enjoy and meditate. Lake Beshear spillway and boat dock is located less than 3 miles away. With all the adventure from water parks to kayaks located within 30 minutes from the site you and your family are sure to enjoy your stay.
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Lost acres
14 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Mc Ewen, TN
Learn more about this land:Acers of camping far from civilization. Primitive camping. Green fields awesome woods and a spring feed creek. find fossils. Please camp responsibly and hike out what you hike in.
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Lee Family Farms
1 site · RV10 acres · Cumberland City, TN
My husband and I were living in a camper behind a minute mart when we found this small farm with a one room cabin nestled in the woods.
We realized that we could live our dream of farming but little did we know that we would end up rescuing discarded animals from different places.
We started out with 2 horses and a donkey and then moved up to goats, pigs and a variety of birds, 2 more donkeys, a mini horse and mini cows.
It has been an adventure.
My favorite rescue is a large goat named Billie (I know it is not original).
Billie was tied to a log chain for the 1st 6 years of his life, now he has 8 acres to roam around on, a girlfriend and some other buddies.
He is definitely living the good life.
We love this place and hope to continue rescuing animals to give them a safe place to live out the rest of their days.
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This spot is near a garden and woods. Electric and water near the site. There is a barn where the animals gather. Play area for children. You will hear roosters crowing in the morning, dogs barking, goats bleating, horses neighing. It is a slightly sloping site tucked into the trees with a great view of the field with cows and donkeys. You will also see our cabin and be near a permanent camper. You are welcome to pet the animals. Lucy the piano playing pig and Banjo the dancing goat love petting. We are a working farm so you will see us out and about doing chores. If you are trailering horses, we have a pasture that they can stay in with water troughs. There is a lake nearby, climbing area about 32 miles away, fishing and paddling all within 20 miles. Farms are not quiet places. We will leave you alone so you have privacy but we have extremely friendly dogs that might want to visit. If you are looking for a farm experience then come on down for a night or two.
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Farm camping in Kentucky Lake guide
Overview
A favorite of sport fishermen in search of crappie and bass, the 160,300-acre Kentucky Lake is also a fun choice for campers wanting to hit the water on water skis, jet skis, and pleasure boats. The completion of the Kentucky Dam along the north-flowing Tennessee River created the massive lake, which stretches from western Kentucky south into Tennessee and features 2,300 miles of shoreline. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, which has four developed campgrounds, sprawls across the forested peninsula that separates Kentucky Lake from Lake Barkley to the east. Kentucky Lake is 90 miles northwest of Nashville.
Where to go
Paris
Bonjour, ya’ll. Home to a 70-foot high replica of the Eiffel Tower and site of the world’s biggest fish fry, Paris is a welcoming small town base for exploring the western side of Kentucky Lake. Indie shops and restaurants dot the historic downtown. Campgrounds line US 49, which ribbons between Paris and Kentucky Lake.
Paris Lake State Park
Tents and RVs are welcome for overnight stays at the campground at Paris Landing State Park, which overlooks the widest section of the lake. Six cabins are also available. Fishing, boating, and waterskiing are popular park activities.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Areas
Comprising more than 170,0000 acres of forest, wetlands, and open space between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, this accurately named peninsula is an outdoor-adventure powerhouse. Hikers can hit the 500-mile network of hiking trails while paddlers can explore 300 miles of shoreline on the nearby water trails. There are 1,400 campsites on the 40-mile long peninsula, and they are scattered across developed, self-service, and basic camping areas. Backcountry camping is also allowed with a permit.
Lake Barkley & Around
A half-dozen or so private campgrounds border the eastern shore of Lake Barkley, a man-made lake east of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. There are 79 tent and RV sites at Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Cadiz, Kentucky. Birding, boating, and bass and crappie fishing are top park activities.
Nashville
Nashville is a twangy springboard for campers heading to Kentucky Lake. Spend a day or two exploring the Country Music Hall of Fame, soaking up the acoustically perfect sounds at Ryman Auditorium, and two-stepping at the Broadway honky tonks. Campsites and camping cabins are scattered across forests, farms, and creeksides outside the city. It takes about two hours to drive to the lake, depending on traffic and your destination.
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