DEVELOPED CAMPING
Do I need a permit to camp in one of the developed campgrounds?
YES. If you are camping at Hillman Ferry, Wranglers, Piney, Energy Lake, Cravens Bay, Rushing Creek, Gatlin Point, Birmingham Ferry, Smith Bay, or Fenton, you must pay the posted recreation fee and be in possession of a camping permit.

How long can I stay in one of these campgrounds?
IT DEPENDS ON THE CAMPGROUND. If you are staying at Hillman Ferry, Wranglers, Piney, or Energy Lake, you may stay 21 consecutive days at one site. Then you must leave that site for a minimum of seven days before returning to it.

If you are staying at Cravens Bay, Rushing Creek, Gatlin Point, Birmingham Ferry, Smith Bay, Turkey Bay, or Fenton, you may stay 21 consecutive days. After the 21 consecutive days, you must leave and move at least one mile away from the campground. You may return to the campground after being gone for seven consecutive days.

BACK-COUNTRY CAMPING
Do I need camping permit if I want to camp somewhere other than a developed campground such as those listed above?
YES. If you are age 18 or older you must be in possession of a backcountry camping permit.

Does each person in my group need a camping permit?
YES. Each person in your group that is age 18 or older must have a backcountry camping permit. Campers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

How long can I stay in a backcountry campsite?
You may stay 14 consecutive days. After the 14 consecutive days, you must leave and move at least one mile in distance from that camp site and not return for a minimum of seven days.

Where can I camp?
Almost anywhere in LBL! There are only a few places that you may not camp overnight. Camping is not allowed in cemeteries; picnic areas; Brandon Spring Group Center; the Environmental Education Area; and within 200 yards of the Trace, Highway 68/80, Mulberry Flat, Silver Trail, and Fort Henry roads.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What other rules and regulations do I need to be aware of when I camp at LBL?

Just a few more things to remember:

• If you are planning an overnight trip, leave an itinerary at one of the Welcome Stations.
  
• You must properly dispose of gray and black water. It is illegal to dump waste waters on the ground.
  
• Follow the "Pack It In -- Pack It Out" credo. Help keep your public lands free of litter by packing out all your trash and properly disposing of it.
  
• You may have a campfire except during periods of high fire danger. Only dead or down materials may be used for fuel. You should attend your fire at all times and completely extinguish it before you leave the area.