fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Bumpus Mills

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Barkley Lake, near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
15overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
75 ftmax RV/trailer length
6named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (7.1 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 15 sites it is the #42 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 7 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 41% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (75 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (15 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 15 of 15 sites; campfires allowed on 15 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Nashville ~69 mi, Chattanooga ~180 mi, Knoxville ~225 mi.

Site mix

RV-only15
Electric15
Water hookup15

Amenities & rules

Picnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
B.S. Blue Trail4.1 mi4.3USFS
B.S. Yellow Trail4.4 mi0.6USFS
B.S. Red Trail4.5 mi0.9USFS
B.S. White Trail4.5 mi0.7USFS
B.S. Paw Paw4.5 mi0.2USFS
B.S. Orange Trail4.5 mi0.4USFS

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Gatlin Point Campground at Land Between The Lakes
USDA Forest Service
4.4TN—— — —— ?10 (24.0 mi)
Linton ↗
Barkley Lake
5.1KY—— — —— Reserven/a
Dyers Creek
Barkley Lake
8.5TN—— — —— Reserve3 (4.2 mi)
Dover
Barkley Lake
9.1TN—— — —— Reserve4 (5.2 mi)
Cadiz ↗
Barkley Lake
16.8KY—— — —— Reserven/a
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Paris Landing State Park
16.8TNSee booking site— E yesyes Reserve5 (3.0 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 sceni… read the full description on Recreation.gov