Bumpus Mills
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.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 15 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Back-in | 58 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 20 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 21 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 22 | Back-in | 44 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 23 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 24 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 25 | Pull-through | 53 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 26 | Back-in | 64 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 27 | Back-in | 43 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 28 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The small campground offers 15 sites with water and electric hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Bumpus Mills, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.6188° N, 87.8794° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump Station ↗ | 12.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Trading Post ↗ | 21.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Riley's RV World ↗ | 43.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 0.4 miBumpus Mills Marina ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 4.4 miB.s. Yellow Trail0.6 mi trail · hiking
- 4.5 miB.s. Orange Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 4.5 miB.s. Blue Trail ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking
- 4.5 miB.s. Accessible Trail0.1 mi trail · hiking
- 4.5 miB.s. Paw Paw0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 4.5 miB.s. Red Trail1.9 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area begins about 3.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.2 miLand Between the Lakes National Recreation Area ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 171,281 acres
- 11.5 miCross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 8,850 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Great Western FurnaceStructure · Dover · 5.5 mi
- Lafayette Methodist ChurchBuilding · Lafayette · 12.6 mi
- Thomas Dawson HouseBuilding · Cadiz · 12.8 mi
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.
Recreation
The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. Abundant wildlife includes wild turkey and deer.
Guidebooks for Tennessee
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- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bumpus Mills?
Sites at Bumpus Mills are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bumpus Mills?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bumpus Mills have?
15 sites, including 15 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bumpus Mills?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Bumpus Mills have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bumpus Mills?
Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bumpus Mills?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bumpus Mills. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bumpus Mills?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Bumpus Mills?
The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bumpus Mills?
Bumpus Mills, Tennessee. Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War.
Source: Getting there
What if Bumpus Mills is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hurricane Creek (21.5 mi), Canal (31.8 mi), and Eureka (33 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby