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First comebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months
About Nickell Branch Basic Campground
- Managed by: Land Between the Lakes
- Where: 2 mi southeast of Grand Rivers, KY · 36.98864, -88.20052
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
44°27°Jan
49°30°Feb
59°38°Mar
70°47°Apr
78°57°May
86°66°Jun
89°70°Jul
88°67°Aug
82°60°Sep
71°48°Oct
58°38°Nov
48°31°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Nickell Branch Basic Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 10.9 mi |
| Canal Loop Connector C | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Canal Loop Connector B | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Canal Loop Connector A | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Canal Loop Connector D | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 0.8 mi |
| North End Paved | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 17 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes 2.7 mi
- Hillman Ferry Campground at Land Between The Lakes 3.2 mi
- Tiny Cabins/ RV Memorial Camp 3.7 mi
- Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes 4.8 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi SE of Gilbertsville 4.8 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi E of Gilbertsville 5.1 mi