Find complete camping rules online at 

www.landbetweenthelakes.us.

Accessibility/Mobility Devices: Only state recognized 

mobility devices are permitted. Golf carts are not 

permitted.

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 1 night late fee will be assessed. 

After Hours: Refer to posted instructions, occupy your 

assigned site, and check-in by 8am. 

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 by reservation or at 

time of registration on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Reserve and pay for your entire stay because your site 

may not be available for extension.

Campsite Capacity: Each paid campsite allows for two 

vehicles. Additional visitors and vehicles will be charged. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Liability: Land Between the Lakes is neither liable nor 

responsible for damage, loss, or theft of personal property 

or for injuries to visitors.

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 site.

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

weekends and a three-night minimum stay on holidays. 

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.

Parking: All vehicles must park on campsite gravel pad or 

in designated overflow areas. 

Pets: Pets, including horses, 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 alone.

Prohibited: Fireworks, metal detectors, vehicle 

maintenance, discharging gray or black water, golf carts, 

bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and archery target 

practice are prohibited at all times.

Recycle: Please recycle at recycling stations. 

Reservations: Reservations may be made 

beginning 180 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 Thursday 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. 

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 three to nine months at Hillman Ferry. Annual 

applications must be submitted by the first week in January; 

lottery drawings follow. Applications available online in midNovember. For more information call 270-924-2044.

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

not be used except in 24 hour generator area. Limit vehicle 

traffic to entering and exiting.

Wranglers Camping Rules 

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Brandon Spring Group Camp

16 Miles | 28 Minutes from Wranglers

reservations required

Woodlands Nature Station

18 Miles | 28 Minutes from Wranglers

Homeplace 1850s Working Farm

8 Miles | 17 Minutes from Wranglers

Golden Pond Planetarium 

and Observatory

6 Miles | 12 Minutes from Wranglers

Elk & Bison Prairie

7 Miles | 14 Minutes from Wranglers

Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area

7 Miles | 14 Minutes from Wranglers

What’s Happening in Land Between the Lakes During Your Stay

Adopt-a-Trail: Please inquire at the gatehouse about 

Wranglers’ Adopt-a-Trail Program as you ride and pick up 

free litter bags.

Feed: Only use weed and seed free hay and feed. Pack 

out any unused feed, hay, and straw to help prevent the 

introduction of noxious weeds. 

Horses are NOT permitted on graveled living space of 

campsites. Protect our water supply; do NOT tie horses or 

pile manure near water sources.

Horse Health Policy: For the health of your horses, we 

require all horses to have proof of a current equine 

infectious anemia (EIA) Coggins test and a current 

veterinary health certificate in compliance with Kentucky 

State laws. Refer to www.kyagr.com or call 502-564-4696 

for more information.

Horse and Wagon Trail Riding: Review our horse trail 

map for trail rules. 

Horse Stalls: Stalls may be reserved or rented upon 

arrival. Stall Cleaning is the Responsibility of Stall 

Renters and Expected Daily.

Horse Wash Stations: Washing your horse is allowed only 

at our horse wash stations. 

Manure Removal: Use manure pits located at the barns or 

pile manure at edge of campground roads or at end of 

barns on opposite side from water hydrants so 

maintenance staff can easily remove it.

Rodeo: Plan to come to our annual rodeo in July.

Stables: Check out our seasonal riding stables. For guided 

trail rides call 270-924-2211.

Stallions: Must be kept in a stall or trailer at night.

Tethering: Electric fences are NOT permitted. Metal 

panels may be used within the tethering areas. In primitive 

overflow areas, panels shall be used within impacted area. 

Please help avoid unnecessary wear and tear in 

grassy areas. - Do Not Tie to Trees

Wagons: Fluorescent triangles required on all wagons. 

Front and rear lights required for night rides. No racing or 

jumping horses allowed.

Visitors: All camp visitors must register at the gatehouse and 

obtain a current vehicle permit. Visiting hours are 6am 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 or horses 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.