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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Attractions

Hunting and Fishing

Upcoming Events

Sunset Canoe Trip

May 23, 2026

6:00 pm -

8:30 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

General

Join us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and cra...

Sunset Canoe Trip

Laser Metallica

May 23, 2026

7:00 pm -

8:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

General

Nothing else matters, come see Laser Metallica at the Golden...

Laser Metallica

Discover the Stars

May 23, 2026

8:00 pm -

9:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

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

Discover the Stars

Star Party

9:15 pm -

Golden Pond Planetarium

Guided Tour

Join the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers for a FREE star p...

Star Party

Hammer In

May 24, 2026

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Homeplace Working Farm

General

Join us at the Homeplace May 23-24 as we host our annual bla...

Hammer In

Turning Iron Ore Into Steel

May 24, 2026

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Homeplace Working Farm

General

The Land Between the Lakes region is dotted with the remains...

Turning Iron Ore Into Steel

LBL Recent Alerts

Roads

Energy Lake Road (FS Road 134) will be open to through traffic starting Saturday, May 23. It will be closed periodically over the next few weeks for a...

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Roads

Energy Lake Road (FS Road 134) will be open to through traffic starting Saturday, May 23. It will be closed periodically over the next few weeks for a...

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Trails

The Canal Loop Trail from 12-13 is currently impassible due to a bridge replacement.

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Wildlife Refuges

Wildlife Refuges are open March 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026. From November 1, 2025 through March 15, 2026, seasonal wildlife refuge closures include: ...

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Trails

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

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Weather

If severe weather is forecasted for Land Between the Lakes, NOAA will update the following links: Kentucky Severe Weather Briefing Tennessee Severe W...