Energy Lake Campground

About

Energy Lake Campground occupies a peaceful wooded setting alongside an inland lake created by an earthen dam separating it from Lake Barkley. The campground offers 35 well-defined campsites, 33 of which feature electrical hookups (30 or 50 amp), plus 13 primitive cabins that sleep up to 8 guests with heating/AC, a full bed, four bunk beds, and a covered porch with picnic table and fire ring. Campers have exclusive access to a private swimming beach and designated swim area. The campground also features a playground, activity field, shower building, flush restrooms, and dump station. Canoe and kayak rentals are available mid-May through mid-October. Hiking trails wind through the area, and boat ramps at the adjacent Energy Dam Day Use Area (less than a quarter mile away) provide launching access to both Energy Lake and Lake Barkley. The campground operates year-round, with all sites available March through November and loops A and B remaining open December through February. Reservations can be made 2 days to 6 months in advance through the LBL website or by phone.

Directions

Follow Woodlands Scenic Trace (FS Road 100). Due to Energy Lake Road closure, access the campground via the northern entrance using the Trace and FS Road 135.