Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
recreation area and former biosphere reserve (1991-2017) in the United States of America
About Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
The Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers run roughly parallel through western Kentucky. Both have had dams constructed nearGrand Riversfor flood control and power production. The Tennessee River was dammed to makeKentucky Lakeand the Cumberland River to makeLake Barkley. A canal between the two lakes was dug at Grand Rivers, creating an inland peninsula. The federal government purchased all of the land between the lakes to create Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre national recreation area. Grand Rivers is the only community that fronts on bothKentucky LakeandLake Barkley. Water recreation is nearly limitless in this area and so is camping, hiking, biking and other outdoor recreation. The history of the recreation area is tied to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Established in 1933 by Presi
Top Attractions in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Explore the best things to see and do in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area:
- ★Elk and Bison Prairie
- ★Golden Pond Target Range
- ★Golden Pond Visitor Center and Planetarium
- ★North Welcome Station
- ★South Welcome Station
- ★The Homeplace
- ★Woodlands Nature Station
Where to Stay in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
- 🏨Energy Lake Campground
- 🏨Hillman Ferry Campground
- 🏨Piney Campground
- 🏨Wranglers Campground
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: