BUMPUS MILLS

About

Overview 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. Recreation The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. Abundant wildlife includes wild turkey and deer. Facilities The small campground offers 15 sites with water and electric hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina. Natural Features Bumpus Mills is located on scenic Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills. Lake Barkley is the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, which flows westward to the Ohio River. Barkley lies parallel to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River. Between both lakes is the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Nearby Attractions Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War. The Bear Creek Waterfowl Management Unit is a short drive south of Bumpus Mills.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump Station

  13 mi

• fuel station

  Shell

  6.8 mi

• propane

  Fortner Gas

  18 mi

• grocery

  Piggly Wiggly

  9.6 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  11 mi

• trailhead

  Bison Hideaway Trailhead

  6.4 mi

• attraction

  Great West Iron Furnace

  5.6 mi

• recreation site

  Boat Ramp

  2.0 mi

Contact & access

• Lake Managers Office · GRAND RIVERS, KY 42045-0218
• RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: (270) 362-4236, BUMPUS MILLS CAMPGROUND: (931) 232-8831

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