Bumpus Mills

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Bumpus Mills, TN · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 75 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites15
RV Sites15
Sites Accepting RVs15
Overnight Sites15
Max RV Length75 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites15
Pull-Through Sites1
Back-In Sites14
SurfaceGravel

Location

36.618847, -87.879425 · Bumpus Mills Campground , Bumpus Mills , TN 37028

Photos

Site24, water front, 51 feet by 30 feet flat space close to site 25 Site 32, small 73 by 28 feet, flat, partial shade Site 29, not water front, has a view of the lake Site 30 Asphalt, living area is gravel. Tents may not be placed in the grass. Water front, Back in, Site is 73 by 24 feet, close to site 24. Great view of the Lake.

Description

Overview

From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley.

Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the excellent opportunities for birding and wildlife photography.

Recreation

The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. Abundant wildlife includes wild turkey and deer.

Facilities

The small campground offers 15 sites with water and electric hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina.

Natural Features

Bumpus Mills is located on scenic Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills. Lake Barkley is the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, which flows westward to the Ohio River.

Barkley lies parallel to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River. Between both lakes is the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

Nearby Attractions

Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War. The Bear Creek Waterfowl Management Unit is a short drive south of Bumpus Mills.

Directions

Physical Address: 764 Forest Trail, Bumpus Mills, TN 37028 From Nashville, Tenn: Take I-24 west to Clarksville, TN. Follow Highway 79 South for 20 mi. to Highway 120. Follow Highway 120 for 10 mi. to Bumpus Mills, turn left onto Tobaccoport Road (Hwy. 1830) for 2.8 mi., turn left onto Oak Hill Road for . 9 mi., turn left onto Forest Trail then turn right into the campground.
From I-24 East Cadiz KY: Take 68 west for 6.2mi., turn left on to HWY. 139 south for 15.3mi., continue on to TN. HWY 120 for 2.7 mi. Turn left onto Tobaccoport Road, Hwy 1830 for 2.8 mi., thurn left onto Oak Hill Road for .9 mi., turn left onto Forest Trail then into the campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING PICNICKING SWIMMING SITE

Details

PhoneRESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: (270) 362-4236, BUMPUS MILLS CAMPGROUND: (931) 232-8831
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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