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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Attractions

Hunting and Fishing

Upcoming Events

Firefall

January 30, 2026

2:00 pm -

3:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shoot...

Firefall

Discover the Stars

January 30, 2026

4:00 pm -

5:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wonder...

Discover the Stars

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

January 31, 2026

1:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between...

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

February 1, 2026

1:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between...

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Battle of Fort Henry Presentation

February 7, 2026

1:00 pm -

2:00 pm

Homeplace Working Farm

Daily Program

163 years ago, Land Between the Rivers was bracing for war. ...

Battle of Fort Henry Presentation

The Road Less Traveled Van Tour of Southern LBL

February 7, 2026

1:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

Let’s search for some beautiful and unique Land Between the ...

The Road Less Traveled Van Tour of Southern LBL

LBL Recent Alerts

Weather

With the current winter weather event the following facilities are closed. Staff will be evaluating conditions on a daily basis. Please use extreme ca...

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The Turkey Trot Trail in Turkey Bay OHV Area will be closed December 10 - 24, 2025 while staff work on trail improvements.

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Fire Alerts

The current fire danger Level at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is:

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Trails

Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.

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Trails

North/South Trail is closed from road 104 to road 110, tornado damage area. Re-route 104 to paved trace along trail, paved trail south to 110. West on...

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Roads

Energy Lake Campground is currently accessibly by the northern entrance on road 134. The southern entrance from highway 68/80 is closed to through tra...