Bumpus Mills
Barkley Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GRAND RIVERS, TN, TN
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (81 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bumpus-mills to be notified when sites open up.
Bumpus Mills offers fishing, boating, and hiking on the upstream section of Lake Barkley with opportunities to see golden and bald eagles. The recreation area is ideal for multiple activities including swimming and picnicking.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Mourning Dove, Bufflehead, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Black Kingsnake present in area.
Insider tips for Bumpus Mills: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Bring binoculars and camera for excellent birding opportunities including eagles Electric hookups available on select sites only
Skip Bumpus Mills if: You need water or sewer hookups - not available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous trips without advance reservations.
Best time to visit Bumpus Mills: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Linton (CADIZ, KY), Dyers Creek (DOVER, TN), Dover (GRAND RIVERS, TN), Cadiz (GRAND RIVERS, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bumpus Mills
Cell signal at Bumpus Mills (GRAND RIVERS, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring binoculars and camera for excellent birding opportunities including eagles
Electric hookups available on select sites only
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 f
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Barkley Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Barkley Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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