Your adventure

Land Between the Lakes

Explore the woods, lakes, trails and historic places of Land Between the Lakes. Choose a part of the peninsula, check current conditions and give yourself time to enjoy it.

Plan Your First Visit Explore Things to Do

Start with a plan that fits your day

Land Between the Lakes stretches from Grand Rivers to Dover. Our first-visit guide helps you choose a starting area and a realistic mix of stops.

Read the First Visit Guide

What are you looking for?

Hiking Trails Find a route that fits your day Boating & Water Explore the lakes and marinas Campgrounds Compare places to camp Fishing Plan a day on the water Wildlife Where to look and how to visit Things to Do Wildlife, history and lake days

Find your way

Maps for the Road Ahead

Download an official map before you enter the recreation area. Check current alerts for road and trail changes as you plan.

Official LBL Maps
Official visitor map of northern and central Land Between the Lakes, from Grand Rivers through Golden Pond North & central LBL Official visitor map of southern Land Between the Lakes, from Golden Pond through Piney Campground and Dover Southern LBL

Preview from the USDA Forest Service visitor map (revised 2023). Open the full-size map and check current alerts before you go.

Places to stay

Rest Easy, Adventure More

Colorful tents beneath shade trees at a campsite Campgrounds Choose a camping base inside LBL Wooden cabin with a porch among trees Cabins & Rentals Find a place around the lakes Waterfront lodging overlooking Lake Barkley Places to Stay Compare nearby lodging by gateway
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