LBL Guide 
The lakes may be the region’s best-known attraction, but golfers also have a useful range of courses within reach of Land Between the Lakes. Options vary from state-park layouts and local country clubs to courses that can be combined with a day in Paducah, Murray or another nearby town. Golf Courses Near Land Between the … Read more
If you are looking for a course in the Land Between the Lakes that takes full advantage of the peaceful, natural surroundings of the area, then the Links at Novadell. Open driving areas, tall natural grasses, strategically placed pot bunkers and winds that sweep across farmland give our 18 holes the flavor of a links … Read more
This peaceful setting on the shores of Lake Barkley is historically linked to the author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The property was once the farm of Willis B. Machen, grandfather of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald. It’s not hard to imagine the serene, Gatsby-style era from this park, with idyllic days of playing golf and cruising the lake. … Read more
Paxton Park Golf Course is a beautiful public course made up of rolling hills and extremely nice playing surfaces. With a lush carpet of champion ultra dwarf Bermuda the course looks great and plays even better. To add toughness for your tee shots, the boxes are boxes are Zoysia and Bermuda. The course is very … Read more
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is surrounded by perhaps the most beautiful woods in western Kentucky. Located near the Land Between the Lakes Natural Recreation Area, it is a fabulous course in the heart of one of the South’s natual jewels. Named for the tiny Pennyroyal plan found in the area, the park is the … Read more
Do you love gorgeous scenery? If so, then you are going to love sightseeing at the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. LBL is an area of North Tennessee and West Kentucky and the environs local to a peninsula between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. This area of outstanding natural beauty is forested peaks, … Read more
The Elk & Bison Prairie is a 3.5-mile paved loop through restored grassland near Golden Pond. Elk and bison move freely inside the enclosure, so every visit is different and sightings are never guaranteed. Cooler hours near sunrise and sunset usually offer the best combination of animal activity and comfortable viewing. Route: 3.5-mile one-way driving … Read more
The Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory is an easy indoor anchor for a hot, cold or rainy day in the center of Land Between the Lakes. Programs use a 40-foot dome and are followed by a live look at the evening sky when scheduling allows. Location: Golden Pond Visitor Center, 238 Visitor Center DriveTypical show … Read more
If you’re a wildlife lover there’s nothing quite like being able to see it in its natural habitat and one of the places where you can view amidst beautiful surroundings is in The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. A Peninsula bordered by Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake and surrounding communities, LBL is an … Read more
With a riding area surrounded by water, it’s rather easy to find waterfowl. However, the Wranglers’ Campground shoreline trail runs along a peninsula just across from a Kentucky state waterfowl refuge. The an emerald-green island just off the shores of Lake Barkley is brimming with geese, heron, ducks, gulls and a indigenous species of beautiful … Read more
The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Center is a must visit place for animal lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. At LBL there’s a philosophy of recreational and educational conservation in the peninsula between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, south of Paducah, KY. With a variety of habitats including woodlands, wetlands, and grassland, there’s a world … Read more
Woodlands Nature Station is the family-friendly doorway to the 8,500-acre Nature Watch area between Honker and Hematite lakes. The backyard wildlife exhibits introduce visitors to native animals that cannot be released, while naturalists and seasonal programs add context that a quick walk through the exhibits cannot provide. Address: 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, KentuckyTypical season: … Read more
Fort Henry, a site of significant historical interest, is often mentioned alongside Fort Donelson, yet it holds a distinct place in American history. Unlike Fort Donelson, which is part of the U.S. National Park Service and designated as the Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Fort Henry does not enjoy the same level of preservation or recognition. … Read more
Perhaps the most famous restaurant near Land Between the Lakes, Patti’s 1880’s Settlement in Grand Rivers is much more than a place to grab a bite. Over the years, Patti’s has grown into a destination of its own. The restaurant is known for Southern hospitality, flowerpot bread, towering desserts, and its famous two-inch pork chop. … Read more
A good example of a Kentuckian artisan vineyard is Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery which is located in the farmlands of the Audubon region, just south of Henderson. What started as a small dream of Jamie Like and Anita Frazer has today developed into a great example of The Land Between The Lakes agritourism. On … Read more
The Homeplace is not a row of artifacts behind glass. It is a working landscape of log buildings, gardens, livestock and daily chores, set in a quiet Tennessee hollow along Woodlands Trace. Costumed interpreters use the farm to show how two generations of a rural family might have lived and worked in the mid-19th century. … Read more
Land Between the Lakes has miles of old logging roads and scenic back-roads perfect for mountain biking and cycling. Two significant mountain bike trails are perfect for varied skill levels and several paved roads weave throughout LBL. Wind across rolling hillsides and alongside meadows into quiet lakefront bays.The Land Between the Lakes offers some excellent … Read more
Camping at Land Between the Lakes ranges from large developed campgrounds to a quiet self-service site or a legal backcountry camp. Choose the part of LBL first, then the level of facilities. A lakefront site is not a bargain if every planned stop is an hour away. Compare the main camping choices Choice Season / … Read more
Land Between the Lakes places anglers between two enormous reservoirs: Kentucky Lake on the west and Lake Barkley on the east. Your first planning decision is the lake, followed by season, target species, boat access and weather. Once those are clear, lodging and marina choices become much easier. Build the fishing plan Choose your water … Read more
The golf courses around Land Between the Lakes are spread across western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee, so the best choice usually follows your lodging. Pick the course on the same side of the lakes as your cabin, campground or hotel and confirm tee-time availability directly. Compare regional golf options Course or guide Area Why consider … Read more
Land Between the Lakes has a trail for a quarter-hour leg stretch and another that can occupy several days. The useful question is not which trail is “best,” but which route fits your time, mobility, navigation experience and the part of LBL you already plan to visit. Planning note: mileage and permitted uses below follow … Read more
Horseback riding offers a quieter way to experience Land Between the Lakes. Wooded routes, old roads and changing lake views make the recreation area a natural destination for riders who want more than a short arena visit. Horseback Riding at Land Between the Lakes The main equestrian base is the Wranglers area, where riders can … Read more
Hunting is an important part of wildlife management at Land Between the Lakes. The recreation area offers more than 250 days of in-season hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrels, waterfowl, and other game species. Rules, seasons, and application periods can change. Use this page to plan your next steps, then confirm current requirements … Read more
Turkey Bay is the designated off-highway vehicle riding area inside Land Between the Lakes. It gives ATV, side-by-side, dirt-bike and other OHV riders a place to explore wooded terrain without leaving the recreation area. What to Expect at Turkey Bay The riding area includes a mix of established routes, hills, wooded stretches and uneven terrain. … Read more