Dover
Dover is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.49028, -87.84306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Fishing, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-362-4236
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Dover
Overview Dover is a day-use area that overlooks the lovely Lake Barkley. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy nature at its best in one of the country's greatest freshwater recreational complexes. Recreation Boating, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at Dover day-use area. Wildlife including the occasional deer, raccoon or golden eagle, are commonly spotted in the area. Facilities The group picnic shelter accomidates about 35 people and 10 vehicles. The facility has lights and electricity and a water spigot. Natural Features Lake Barkley, the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, sits among wooded rolling hills. The lake is connected by canal to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River. Nearby Attractions Dover is close to Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won their first battle of the Civil War. Shopping, grocery stores and gas stations are conveniently located nearby.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fortner Gas · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 54 designated routes (119 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyers Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric |
| Gatlin Point Campground | National forest campground | 5.7 mi | — | — |
| Gatlin Point Campground at Land Between The Lakes | Private campground | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| Brandon Spring Group Camp | National forest group campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Bumpus Mills | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Neville Bay Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 9.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.