Bumpus Mills
Bumpus Mills is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.61885, -87.87943
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: (270) 362-4236, BUMPUS MILLS CAMPGROUND: (931) 232-8831
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bumpus Mills
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fortner Gas · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 105 designated routes (189 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville Bay Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Gatlin Point Campground at Land Between The Lakes | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Gatlin Point Campground | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Brandon Spring Group Camp | National forest group campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Linton | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dyers Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.5 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.