Bumpus Mills
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About Bumpus Mills
Bumpus Mills is a national park campground at Barkley Lake in Stewart County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Bumpus Mills is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 60 ft.
Other campgrounds at Barkley Lake include Linton, Dyers Creek, Dover and Cadiz.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 117 · 2024: 122 · 2025: 106
Location
Address
Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Coordinates
36.6188, -87.8794
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 127 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Linton
Barkley Lake
Dyers Creek
Barkley Lake
Dover
Barkley Lake
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Cadiz
Barkley Lake
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kenlake State Resort Park
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Bumpus Mills FAQ
How far in advance should I book Bumpus Mills?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Bumpus Mills?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Bumpus Mills. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Bumpus Mills right now?
Bumpus Mills is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Bumpus Mills located?
Bumpus Mills is located in Barkley Lake, near Grand Rivers, Kentucky.
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