US Forest ServiceFreeLand Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Land Between the Lakes Dispersed KY-TN
Golden Pond, Kentucky, Kentucky528 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Dispersed camping in Land Between the Lakes NRA. Bison range, dark skies, 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Peak season temperatures
87°F
Avg high
73°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Scarlet KingsnakeNorthern CottonmouthBuffleheadAmerican Kestrel
Activities
Bison ViewingFishingBoatingStargazing
Amenities
Lake AccessBison ViewingFire Ring
Site types
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 528 ft
- Peak temps
- 73°–87°F
- Rating
- 4.2 (37)
- Coordinates
- 36.8634, -88.0812
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