Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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A large tree, a picnic table, and a lake surrounded by forest.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a tree silhouetted against the sky.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a lighthouse in the background, and calm water.
A bull walking on a road with a car and other animals in the background.

You'll find this outdoor recreational space in Western Kentucky. Once you've done all you can at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, consider visiting nearby Lake Barkley, and Elk & Bison Prairie.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

3 out of 5
166 upper village Dr Gilbertsville KY
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$89 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gilbertsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,189 reviews)
"The first room given smelled so musty and moldy we couldn't breathe and our eyes, noses and throats were burning in 10 min. Second room smelled better but we still went to a local store and bought air freshener and lysol. Everything very outdated. Carpet floors were filthy. Bugs and dirt all over ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Quality Inn Cadiz

Quality Inn Cadiz

2.5 out of 5
153 Broadbent Blvd Cadiz KY
$63 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$69 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cadiz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
"We stayed in room 108 and it had an unpleasant smell. We informed the front desk when checking out"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Quality Inn Cadiz
Red Roof Inn Cadiz

Red Roof Inn Cadiz

2 out of 5
154 Hospitality Ln Cadiz KY
$58 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$64 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cadiz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (457 reviews)
"Me gustó la habitación pero deberían ampliar la bañera"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Red Roof Inn Cadiz
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Private Treehouse getaway on Lake Barkley. Luxury in the trees!

Private Treehouse getaway on Lake Barkley. Luxury in the trees!

Cadiz KY
Stay at this cabin in Cadiz. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions McIntosh Orchard Park and West Cadiz Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Loved the privacy and woodsy surroundings for this treehouse. It was delightful to have a fire in the fire pit. The only drawback was my ice cream melted because there is no freezer, albeit a cute little old-time refrigerator."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Private Treehouse getaway on Lake Barkley. Luxury in the trees!
7 BR Lake Barkley Estate - Perfect for Family Gatherings, Reunions & Retreats

7 BR Lake Barkley Estate - Perfect for Family Gatherings, Reunions & Retreats

Cadiz KY
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cadiz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"eleven of us. plenty of room. had 2 wonderful game rooms. had rain one day and no one cared!!kitchen adequate cooking and eating supplies.lots of seating areas so could have little groups and chats.would rent again."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

7 BR Lake Barkley Estate - Perfect for Family Gatherings, Reunions & Retreats
Lake front with dock and boat ramp

Lake front with dock and boat ramp

Waverly TN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Stewart. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"Get gas and groceries before you arrive as there aren’t places near by to do so. Very nice place to stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Lake front with dock and boat ramp
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Stay near popular Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area attractions

Ft. Henry Trail Head at Land Between The Lakes

You can take time to visit Ft. Henry Trail Head at Land Between The Lakes during your travels to Dover. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
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Cities near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

A calm lake at sunset with a grassy shoreline and a forested hill in the background.

Cadiz

A sunset over a calm lake with boats docked at the pier and geese in the foreground.

Murray

A pebbled beach with two people fishing, a clear blue sky, and a tree-lined shoreline.

Benton

A lighthouse at sunset with a wooden pier leading to it.

Grand Rivers

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