The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is a lovely national recreation area located at the Kentucky-Tennessee border near beautiful Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The recreation area, which was designated in 1963, protects the United States' largest inland peninsula, located at the intersection of the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.
More than 300 miles of natural shoreline are showcased throughout the park, which offers opportunities for fishing, boating, water sports, hiking, wildlife watching, hunting, picnicking, and camping at one of the eastern United States' largest portions of undeveloped forest wilderness. Ranger-led experiences are offered by the Woodlands Nature Station, while guided tours explore preserved historic sites such as the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, the Elk and Bison Prairie, and the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory.
The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, 238 Visitor Center Dr, Golden Pond, KY 42211, Phone: 800-525-7077