Lane Spring Recreation Area
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 25
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- Not published
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 25
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 4
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Lane Spring Recreation Area
Lane Spring Recreation Area is situated along Little Piney Creek in a beautiful hardwood area. Its location and beautiful surroundings make it a popular destination for weddings, family reunions, fishing, camping, nature observation and hiking. While you have the peace, quiet and tranquility of a creekside campground, the audible noise of Highway 63 can sometimes be heard in the distance. An accessible stone patio, shaded by trees, overlooks tranquil Lane Spring, a bubbling spring with watercress and native plant species. It is bordered by a variety of trees, including sycamore, cypress, oak and many others. Little Piney Creek parallels the entire recreation area and is a Blue-Ribbon Wild Trout stream offering opportunities to reel in Rainbow Trout as well as Bass and Sunfish. The 1.25-mile Blossom Rock Trail and the 1.5-mile Cedar Bluff Trail traverse through lush bottomland vegetation with abundant wildflowers, before climbing to views of the river and rock outcroppings. Birding and wildlife viewing is popular along the trails. The recreation area offers a picnic area and individual picnic sites, as well as camping, including several waterfront campsites. During the off season limited parking is available for day use by the gate. A printable Guide with a map is available (pdf).
Before you go
Season
March 1 – October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Payment is by cash or check only, no credit cards are accepted at the recreation area. Camping • $15 per single • $25 per single electric • $30 per double Day Use • Per car: $5/day • Per bus: $10/day • Group Picnic Pavilion:$50 per day (100 people max) The picnic pavilion is first come, first served if not already reserved. Additional fees will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles and for parking in the day-use area.
Hours
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Restrictions
Campers required to check-in with on-site host upon arrival and to pick up fee envelope if the site was not reserved online. • Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. • Fireworks are prohibited. • Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. • No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. • Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires.
Accessibility
Toilets and campsites are accessible.
Scenic drives that pass close
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