Dover
Campground · Tennessee · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Barkley Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 35
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 372 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Dover is a day-use area that overlooks the lovely Lake Barkley. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy nature at its best in one of the country's greatest freshwater recreational complexes.Recreation
Boating, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at Dover day-use area. Wildlife including the occasional deer, raccoon or golden eagle, are commonly spotted in the area.Facilities
The group picnic shelter accomidates about 35 people and 10 vehicles. The facility has lights and electricity and a water spigot.Natural Features
Lake Barkley, the westernmost lake on the Cumberland River, sits among wooded rolling hills. The lake is connected by canal to Kentucky Lake, a reservoir that stems from the Tennessee River.Nearby Attractions
Dover is close to Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won their first battle of the Civil War.Shopping, grocery stores and gas stations are conveniently located nearby.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 35 people per site
- Loops: DOVE
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
1 campsite at Dover
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOVE | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | Riverfront | — | 35 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Nashville, or St.Louis , take I-24 Clarksville, take Exit 8 for TN 237 W. 2.4 Mi., Right onto Warfield Blvd 1.6 Mi. continue onto 101st Airborne PKWY for 6.3 Mi. contine onto TN 347 -PKWY for 4.5 Mi. Turn right onto US 79 S. for 24.2 Mi. Turn right on W. Spring St. for 466 feet, Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Hood ST. for 500 feet. Turn right on to Forrest St 200 FT.
36.49028, -87.84306 · 36°29'25.0"N 87°50'35.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 88 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 60 | 50 |
| Low °F | 27 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dover
- Can you reserve a site at Dover?
- Yes, Dover is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dover have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Dover?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dover.
Camping near Dover
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- Right Bank Recreation Area 37.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lock A 38.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canal 40.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Old Kuttawa 41.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fort Donelson Visitor Center 1.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 270-362-4236
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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