Sugar Bay Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally from March through November.

About

Sugar Bay Campground is a small, primitive campground situated along the western shore of Kentucky Lake in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Trigg County, Kentucky. This self-service facility offers a peaceful lakeside retreat with direct boat access via an on-site boat ramp, making it popular with anglers and paddlers. The campground provides basic amenities including designated campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and trash removal service. Access to hiking and biking trails is available from the campground, which is located along the Woodlands Scenic Trace. The campground operates on a self-pay system with no electric or water hookups available, creating an authentic backcountry camping experience. With its remote location and beautiful views of Sugar Bay, this campground attracts visitors seeking a quiet, nature-focused camping experience away from more developed facilities.

Directions

From Highway 68/80 east of Murray, turn north on Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (Forest Road 100). Follow signs to Sugar Bay on Road 140.

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