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  4. Boondocks Campground

Camping at Boondocks Campground near Bumpus Mills

Private campground · Bumpus Mills · 2 campsites

A forested campground near fishing. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Boondocks Campground — True Off-Grid Camping Near Lake Barkley

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 2 site types
RV / Tent Camp Site 1
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
RV / Tent Camp Site 2
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
RV / Tent Camp Site 1✓✓$25
RV / Tent Camp Site 2✓✓$25

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $50 for 2 nights
$25/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

2 openSites from $25/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Generators Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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Boondocks Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Boondocks Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Boondocks Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Boondocks Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Boondocks Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Bumpus Mills, TN (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

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  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

3 Jewels Peace Garden

7.4 mi from Boondocks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Brand'n Iron Hills

13.9 mi from Boondocks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $26/night
$51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Kentucky Lake Glamping

14.7 mi from Boondocks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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2 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

2 sites · $25/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)

Self-guided tours at 8 mi away, Fort Donelson National Battlefield

  • Quilt Tour · 30–180 min · Stops: Quilt Trail, Joseph's Coat, Log Cabin Quilt block, Feathered Star quilt block, Ben Hur Chariots Wheel, Memory Wreath +1 more

    This self-guided auto tour features hand-painted quilt blocks, created by a group of volunteers from Stewart County, Tennessee. There are four different auto tours and one walking tour, the Mourner's…

  • Fort Donelson NB Auto Tour · 30–90 min · Stops: Confederate Monument, Fort Donelson Entrance, The Confederate Fort, Water Batteries, Smith's Attack, Union Camp +5 more

    The self-guided auto tour consists of 11 stops along six miles of park roads, including the city of Dover, Tennessee. https://www.facebook.com/fortdonelsonnps

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper
The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 30 mi from campground

$139/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome
2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 6 · 31 mi from campground

$100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Thor Quantum
2022 Thor Quantum

Class C motorhome · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 52 mi from campground

$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Boondocks Campground

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 8 mi away, Fort Donelson National Battlefield

happy dog in hat
Photo: National Park Service/blakejanda
Pets

60-180 Minutes

Pets in the Park

dog with leash on grass and clouds
Photo: NPS/moe
Hike the Trails at Fort Donelson NB

45-90 Minutes

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the historic site by hiking the park trails. You may see migratory birds, bald eagles, and lovely native wildflowers. Lovely views of the…

lawn with headstones and flagpole in cemetery
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Photo: NPS
Stop by the Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center

15-45 Minutes

Visitor Center

junior rangers
Photo: NPS
Want to Become a Junior Ranger?

30-90 Minutes

Junior Rangers

cannon and carriage
Photo: NPS
Fort Donelson NB Autotour Route

30-60 Minutes

An excellent way to understand the historic site include the self-guided auto tour.

Cumberland River and view of sky
Photo: National Park Service
Fort Donelson: Then and Now

30-90 Minutes

Fort Donelson: Then and Now

Source: National Park Service (Fort Donelson National Battlefield). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.