Land Between the Lakes
350–750 ft · KY🚗 Directions
Land Between the Lakes NRA along the KY-TN border. Oak-hickory ridges between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Dying elm and tulip poplar in bottomlands produce reliable early morels. Low elevation means very early season.
Updated Apr 13, 6:45 PM
Precip 7d
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Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
70°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
Viable Species
moisture marginal
Limiting Factors
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Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.