land lakes between the nationalrecreationarea general information and map ® visit lbl on the internet www.lbl.org or call 1-800-lbl-7077 utside come oplay and
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remember playing outside when you were a kid you ran and you jumped and you yelled and when the sun went down your mother called time to come home and you came inside with rosy cheeks smelling of the wind and the earth and of all that was good we invite you to re-discover the simple pleasures of playing in the outdoors at usda forest service land between the lakes national recreation area located in western kentucky and tennessee lbl offers 170,000 acres of wildlife history and outdoor recreation opportunities wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline lay nd p de a utsi eo com ere st sit th t ju so don
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recreation there s so much to do at land between the lakes it s no wonder we re called the heartland s outdoor playground hiking mountain biking and horseback trails thread through our backwoods and along quiet lakeshores or you can bounce up rocky hills and splash through the mud on your all-terrain vehicle at the 2,500-acre turkey bay ohv area watch for native wildlife as you paddle a canoe on peaceful honker lake or enjoy a family picnic in the cool shade of one of our many picnic areas camping land between the lakes has something for every type of camper whether you wish to pitch a tent beside a secluded lake cove have a modern rv set-up or have a scout troop earning merit badges lbl is the perfect place to sleep under the stars visit our developed family campgrounds on kentucky and barkley lakes piney hillman ferry and energy lake you ll find · modern hookups · restrooms showers · outpost supply centers hillman ferry piney · mountain bike rentals hillman ferry piney · beach ac
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p adu cah 21 mi 24 641 grand rivers th north welcome station e tr ac cravens bay woodlands nature station e l a hillman ferry campground k e be nt on 18 birmingham ferry/smith bay rkleybami energy lake campground kyucntke 68 aurora elk bison prairie 80 68 ca diz 7m i horseback riders will find all they need at wranglers campground including · nearly 100 miles of horse · stalls trails and backroads · modern hookups · outpost supply center · restrooms showers · guided trail rides · farrier · camping shelters or cruise the rugged hills and camp at turkey bay off-highway vehicle area for a campground fee schedule or more information call us at 1-800-lbl-7077 or 270-924-2000 80 fenton turkey bay off-highway vehicle area golden pond visitor center and planetarium 15 94 mu r colson hollow group camp mi wranglers campground ray t h e the homeplace rushing creek hunting fishing lbl offers more than 250 days a year of hunting seasons for large and small game and waterfowl we also offer spri
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recreation trails over 200 miles of trails and rustic roads beckon leading to some of the most scenic spots in lbl native wildlife inhabit our woods fields and lakeshores follow the path of general grant along our fort henry hiking trails or ride your horse along the sparkling shoreline of lake barkley mountain bikers can peddle to some of the best bald eagle viewing in the southeast our extensive trail system offers a variety of excursion possibilities take a short afternoon walk or spend the night traversing the 69-mile-long north/south trail trails are open year-round so come and experience the changing seasons backcountry camper use permits are required for overnight stays and are available along with maps and trail descriptions at any lbl welcome center rent mountain bikes and canoes during the summer months or join a guided horseback ride at wranglers campground for more information on rentals or trail maps call 1-800-lbl-7077 or 270-924-2000 fort henry trail 25 100 th 2.0 north/
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g roup o pportunities brandon spring group center is a year-round 128-bed dormitory style group facility perfect for school church or retreat groups of all kinds amenities include · modern showers restrooms · fully-staffed kitchen · group meeting areas · outdoor recreation areas amphitheater group camping areas offer a more rustic overnight experience group tours of lbl are available all lbl facilities also have reduced group rates for more information call 1-800-lbl-7077 or 270-924-2044 canal loop trail la .2 trail access parking a ke b .4 101 a a 3.2 .5 a rk .7 a a le .3 .8 101 .5 b 102 100 y b tr b a .2 ecck en tuc k y .7 101 l ake drive c c .4 100 c 2.1 103 d d north welcome station .2 1.9 .9 dkdde .8 n microwave tower b .5 t he 301 ckentuck safety · forest service law enforcement offers 24-hour visitor assistance call 1-800-839-0028 · ticks can be a nuisance during the summer tick repellent is available at all lbl welcome centers facilities and many area businesses · please atte
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s 68 ba y bridge vehicle area m il e 1 5 golden pond visitor center and planetarium i-24 12 miles 342 165 elk bison prairie entrance y y ba 167 413 see inset m 4 e turk 100 8 68 80 168 wrangler trails il e s 169 bacon creek lake access area 164 166 colson hollow group camp colson overlook picnic area 165 171 170 100 the trace golden pond visitor center and planetarium dona ldson creek d 165 wranglers campground 6 5 m n po i administrative office d r le en gold s redd hollow lake access area for ds bay 165 lbl police hq hunter check station river nbarkley tennessee gatehouse rushing creek jones creek campground 4 3 miles 165 174 between the 165 ® r.v dump station 172 172 ing rush 206 cedar pond picnic area pri or ba y m 2.6 201 tr bloo d riv er le s 174 legend 208 ging 206 204 205 205 212 214 211 er ba y south bison range and trail the homeplace great western iron furnace ruins kela scenic road paved road gravel road off-highway vehicle area hiking trail connecting trail horse trail pi
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family attractions have you ever stood before a majestic bald eagle or seen a solar flare through a hydrogen refractor telescope have you danced a reel at an 1850 s wedding celebration or seen the great american bison rolling in a buffalo wallow the family attractions at land between the lakes bring the region s history science and environment to life special events and celebrations offer fun for the entire family come explore our family attractions woodlands n at ures tat i o n get ready for a hands-on encounter with the natural world at our environmental education center nestled in the woods between honker and hematite lakes gaze into the eyes of a great horned owl howl with a coyote or watch for the elusive red wolf in our backyard exhibit area then explore with us during one of our many guided special events a moonlight canoe trip an afternoon nature hike or a sunday safari little ones will love special days such as our children s festival storytelling time and evening owl prowls a
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the homeplace history comes alive at this working 19th century farm each day interpreters in period clothing demonstrate the daily chores and activities and you are invited to share in the experience our special events and festivals highlight the spirit and times of this era throughout the season you can join us as we plow the fields in the spring make music in the summer s twilight and bring in the harvest during the fall call us for a calendar of events our farm consists of 16 original and restored log structures most relocated from within 10 miles of the homeplace the homeplace is open march through november group rates are available by reservation for more information or a calendar of events call 270-924-2000 or 1-800-lbl-7077 the elk bison prairie on this 700-acre restoration of kentucky s native barrens you can see a habitat restoration project in progress as we demonstrate how the region once looked during the time of daniel boone a gently winding road takes you through this d
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family attractions the golden pondplane ta rium obse rvat o r y the golden pond planetarium operated by the land between the lakes association brings to life the fascinating world of outer space and modern space exploration planetarium shows are held daily and updated throughout the operating season to cover such fascinating topics as black holes white dwarves and life on mars it all unfolds daily from the comfort of our 81-seat planetarium backyard star-gazers and amateur astronomers won t want to miss our periodic star parties and public observing sessions hosted by the west kentucky amateur astronomers the heavens come to life in golden pond the planetarium is open march-december the observatory is open on a scheduled basis group shows and rates are available by reservation for more information and reservations call 1-800-455-5897 or 270-924-2020 some special events coming to our family attractions include woodlands nature station · nature photography workshops · hummingbird fest ·
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land between the lakes facilities chart campgrounds hillman ferry mar-nov piney mar-nov energy lake mar-nov wranglers birmingham ferry/smith bay cravens bay fenton gatlin point rushing creek/jones creek lake access areas bacon creek boswell landing demumbers bay devil s elbow eddyville ferry energy dam ginger bay grays landing honker bay kuttawa landing neville bay nickell branch pisgah point redd hollow shaw branch sugar bay taylor bay twin lakes visitor facilities golden pond visitor center golden pond planetarium the homeplace north welcome station south welcome station woodlands nature station special use areas colson hollow group camp firearms range turkey bay ohv area other elk bison prairie bison range cedar pond colson overlook hunter check station golden pond snack shack hematite lake jenny ridge old golden pond star camp moss creek apr sept day-use only day-use or overnight back cou fees ntry perm char it ged tenttraile r site cabin s s prim itive cam elect ping ricit non
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