Fenton Lake Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. Payment via on-site Iron Ranger with cash or check only.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:18AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION... .Snow is expected to begin overnight tonight, periods of sleet will mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through Sunday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:13AM CST until January 24 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 2 to 12 below zero are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM EST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
About
Fenton Campground is a year-round self-service campground situated on the scenic shores of Kentucky Lake within Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in western Kentucky. This campground provides a more primitive camping experience compared to the area's developed campgrounds, offering solitude and direct lake access along Highway 68/80 east of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge. All campsites feature 30 amp electrical hookups, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. The campground provides vault toilets, trash pickup service, and a boat launching ramp for easy lake access. Campers select their own sites and pay the nightly fee by completing a fee envelope and depositing it in the Iron Ranger fee tube at the entrance within 30 minutes of arrival. Drinking water is available from faucets on-site. Fenton Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring Land Between the Lakes, with access to the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail for hiking and biking, proximity to the Golden Pond Planetarium, and the Elk & Bison Prairie. The campground is known locally as one of the best spots to view LBL's Fourth of July fireworks. The location along US Highway 68 provides convenient access though some sites have limited privacy from the road. Cash or check payment is required.
Directions
Located on US Highway 68/80 east of Murray, Kentucky, within Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. East of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge, the campground entrance is directly off Highway 68/80.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| LBLInfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 525-7077 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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