Gatlin Point Campground
Open for self-service camping. No advance reservations; pay $10/night cash or check at the Iron Ranger fee tube upon arrival. No potable water available; bring your own supply.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 5:09PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE CANNON CHEATHAM CLAY CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB DICKSON FENTRESS HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS JACKSON MACON MONTGOMERY OVERTON PERRY PICKETT PUTNAM ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SMITH STEWART SUMNER TROUSDALE WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, DICKSON, DOVER, ERIN, FRANKLIN, GAINESBORO, GALLATIN, GOODLETTSVILLE, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, JAMESTOWN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON, LINDEN, LIVINGSTON, LOBELVILLE, MCEWEN, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, NASHVILLE, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, PEGRAM, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE RIDGE, WAVERLY, AND WOODBURY.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Gatlin Point Campground is a rustic self-service facility located on the Tennessee side of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, offering direct access to Kentucky Lake. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Upon arrival, campers select a site, complete a fee envelope, and deposit payment in the Iron Ranger fee tube near the entrance. Cash or check only. Amenities include designated campsite pads, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, vault toilets, trash service, and a boat ramp for lake access. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground enforces standard LBL regulations including a 21-day maximum stay within any 30-day period, after which campers must relocate for at least 7 days. Pets are permitted but must remain on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Dead and downed wood may be collected for fuel, but trash burning is prohibited. This is a quiet, primitive camping option ideal for anglers and boaters seeking lakefront access without the crowds of larger developed campgrounds.
Directions
Follow signs along Woodlands Scenic Trace (Forest Service Road 100).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| LBLInfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 525-7077 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| LBL Self-Service Camping | |
| LBL Rules and Regulations | |
| LBL Alerts |
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