Land Between the Lakes
Land Between the Lakes is an easy 100+ miles off-road trail near Dover, TN, best run Year-round. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires, AWD or 4WD and Basic recovery kit are recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area occupies an entire peninsula between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in western Tennessee and Kentucky. This is overlanding at its most relaxed, gentle forest roads wind through second-growth hardwood forest, past lakeside camping spots, and through open fields where elk and bison herds graze. The area's designation as a Dark Sky site makes it one of the best stargazing destinations in the eastern US.
Fun Facts
Land Between the Lakes was created by TVA when they dammed the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.
The area's elk herd was reintroduced in 1996 after being absent from the region for 150 years.
LBL is one of only a handful of IDA-designated Dark Sky Places in the eastern US.
The 170,000-acre peninsula is the largest block of undeveloped forest between the Great Smokies and the Ozarks.
🛞 Tires
⚙️ Drivetrain
🪢 Recovery
Closest campgrounds to Land Between the Lakes:
- Bumpus Mills · Bumpus Mills · 8 mi (straight-line)
- Hurricane Creek Recreational Area (Corps of Engineers-Lake Barkley) · CADIZ · 14 mi (straight-line)
- Eureka · Kuttawa · 25 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.