Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee
Bumpus Mills
Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 electric, 15 with water
- Season
- May 7 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 65 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Barkley Lake
- Phone
- RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: (270) 362-4236, BUMPUS MILLS CAMPGROUND: (931) 232-8831
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley.
Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the excellent opportunities for birding and wildlife photography.
Recreation
The recreation area is ideal for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. Abundant wildlife includes wild turkey and deer.
Facilities
The small campground offers 15 sites with water and electric hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp and public marina.
Natural Features
Bumpus Mills is located on scenic Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills. Lake Barkley is the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, which flows westward to the Ohio River.
Barkley lies parallel to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River. Between both lakes is the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Nearby Attractions
Due east is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, which marks the site of the first Union victory of the Civil War. The Bear Creek Waterfowl Management Unit is a short drive south of Bumpus Mills.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 30° | 7° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 32° | 5° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 43° | 23° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 52° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 65° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 70° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 74° | 66° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 73° | 65° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 68° | 57° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 53° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 43° | 20° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 36° | 15° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Gatlin Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Brandon Spring Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Jones Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Boswell Landing Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Piney Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
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