Find complete camping rules online at 

www.landbetweenthelakes.us.

Arrival/Departure: Check-in is 4:30pm, you may check in 

anytime of your arrival date if the site is vacant. Check-out 

is 3:30pm. A $16 late checkout fee will be assessed. 

After Hours: Refer to posted instructions, occupy your 

assigned site, and check-in by 9am. 

Alcohol: Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited 

in Kentucky. 

Campfires: All campfires must be contained in fire rings. 

Extinguish fire thoroughly before leaving the site. 

No trash burning allowed.

Camping Equipment: Camping equipment may not be 

left unattended overnight.

Camping Unit: A camping unit is one sleeping tent or one 

wheeled vehicle--such as a Recreational Vehicle, 

motorhome, pop-up trailer, trailer, fifth-wheel, truck 

camper, van camper, or a truck with topper. A camping fee 

is charged for each camping unit. 

Campsite: Campsites are available on a first-come, first 

served basis or at the time of registration by reservation. 

We encourage you to reserve and pay for your entire 

intended stay, your site may not be available for an 

extension otherwise.

Campsite Capacity: Each paid campsite allows for 1 

camping unit and two vehicles. Additional visitors, vehicles 

and tents will be charged. Children’s tents are free. 

Campsites are limited to a maximum of eight people, two 

camping units in which only one may be wheeled, and up 

to five overnight vehicles. When the number exceeds the 

maximum, a second site must be rented, paid for, and 

occupied by an additional camping unit. Golf carts are 

considered and extra vehicle.

Campsite Change: Changing campsites requires staff to 

check availability before you can move. A change fee may 

be applied. If gatehouse staff is unavailable, check the 

“After Hours” notice posted on gatehouse information 

board for guidance.

Campsite Gravel Pad: All camping units and equipment 

must be placed on prepared gravel campsite pads. Stakes 

can be driven through the gravel campsite pads.

Campsite Occupation: A camping unit must occupy the 

site immediately after registration and must be fully set up 

including tents and pop-up trailers. Sites may not be “held” 

with a temporary camping unit. At least one adult, 18 years 

of age or older, and a proper camping unit must occupy 

site the first night and may not be left unattended 

overnight. Campers under 18 years of age must be 

accompanied by an adult.

Commercial Activities: Require a special use permit. No 

Items shall be sold, advertised or displayed. No solicitation 

or printed materials. 

Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Offered daily May15-Oct 31, 9am4:30pm. Availability based on capacity, weather and lake 

conditions. Rentals are available for use on Energy Lake 

Only. Paddles and life jackets included. See gatehouse 

staff. All rentals must be returned to gatehouse by 4pm. 

Beach use is permitted for registered campers only. 

Drones: Not prohibited in developed campgrounds.

Emergency: In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Firewood: Can be purchased at the gatehouse. You can 

gather dead and downed firewood.

For non-emergency situations or to report a theft, loss, 

accident, or disturbance – contact campground staff or call 

Forest Service Law Enforcement at 877-861-2457.

Glass Containers: Glass containers are not permitted in 

public areas.

Golf Carts: Are considered an extra vehicle and cost an 

extra vehicle fee or an annual permit can be purchased.

Group Activity Shelters: All registered campers share 

activity shelters unless reserved in advance. 

Hunting Season: Licensed hunters with a Land Between 

the Lakes hunter use permit may store unloaded firearms at 

their campsite. 

Late Arrivals: Campers must arrive, check in and occupy 

the reserved site within 24-hours from the scheduled arrival 

date. After 24 hours no refund will be given and the site 

becomes available. 

Length of Stay: Regulations limit camping to 21 

consecutive days. After 21 days, you must move to another 

campsite for a minimum of 7 days before returning to 

previous occupied campsite.

Liability: Land Between the Lakes is neither liable nor 

responsible for damage, loss, or theft of personal property 

or for injuries to visitors.

Minimum Stay: We have a two-night minimum stay on 

weekends and a three-night minimum stay on holidays with 

reservations. 

Natural Resources: All wildlife and plants are protected. 

Please do not feed the wildlife. Use fallen branches as 

firewood. Do not nail, carve, or hang anything, including 

lanterns, on trees.

No Wake Zones: Energy Lake is a no wake lake.

Parking: All vehicles must park on campsite gravel pad or 

in designated overflow areas. 

Pets: Pets must be on a leash of 6-feet or less and under 

physical control at all times while in campground. You are 

required to clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in 

bathrooms, shower buildings, and cabins. Pets must not be 

left unattended. 

Prohibited: Fireworks, metal detectors, vehicle 

maintenance, discharging gray or black water, all-terrain 

vehicles (ATVs). 

Recycle: Please recycle at recycling station. 

Reservations: Reservations may be made 

beginning six months to two days before arrival date

For a select number of campsites above the flood

plain. You can make reservations anytime online at 

https://www.usedirect.com/CampLBL/ or Monday 

through Friday between 9am and 5pm Central Time 

when calling 1-800-525-7077. 

Reservations are complete when full payment is made via 

Visa, MasterCard or Discover charge or debit cards. Nonrefundable reservation fees will be charged. In addition, 

change fees and cancellation fees may also be charged. 

Refer to camping fees for details. 

We honor National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands’ 

Senior and Access passes - offering the cardholder a 

discount of 50% off the basic site camping fee.

Road Rules: 15 mph speed limit in campgrounds; Follow 

all state and federal regulations. Golf carts are allowed on 

campground roads and only by a state-licensed driver. 

Safety: You are responsible for your own safety. Camp 

and ride at your own risk.

Seasonal Camping Program

A limited number of campsites are available for seasonal 

camping for two to nine months at Piney. Annual 

applications must be submitted by the first week in 

January; lottery drawings follow. Applications available 

online in mid-November. 

For more information call 270-924-2044.

Swimming Beaches: Permitted for registered campers 

only, during daylight hours. Pets and glass NOT permitted.

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours 11pm to 6am. Generators must 

be silenced during this time. Limit vehicle traffic to entering 

and exiting.

Visitors: All camp visitors must register at the gatehouse 

and obtain a current vehicle permit. Visiting hours are 7am 

to 11pm; vehicle fee is for up to 8 people. 

Water: Protect our water supply; please use 

biodegradable products. Discharge gray or black water at 

designated dump stations only. Do not clean fish or other 

game in shower buildings, sinks, or at water faucets and 

hydrants. Do not wash dishes, brush teeth, or wash up at 

potable water sources. Do not wash vehicles or trailers at 

campground. Do not connect hoses to faucets or plug 

campers into outlets at shower buildings. To help protect 

our water supply from harmful bacteria, detach hoses from 

hydrants and remove from area when not in use. Do not 

tie up pets to hydrants. For your safety, state certified 

employees monitor our drinking water. Waste water is 

processed on site through state permitted treatment 

facilities and eventually discharged into lakes.

Energy Lake Camping Rules 

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Brandon Spring Group Camp

31 Miles | 44 Minutes from Energy

reservations required

Woodlands Nature Station

4 Miles | 9 Minutes from Energy

Homeplace 1850s Working Farm

22 Miles | 33 Minutes from Energy

Golden Pond Planetarium 

and Observatory

11 Miles | 18 Minutes from Energy

Elk & Bison Prairie

12Miles | 19 Minutes from Energy

Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area

13 Miles | 22 Minutes from Energy

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