Make a splash at Lake Barkley, where everything from commercial marinas to bald eagle spottings will suit your every outdoor whim. A whopping 170,000 acres of recreation means you may have to extend your stay if you want to fit everything in on your to-do list. Kayak around the sparkling waters, fish the 57,000-acre lake for your next meal, or even hunt for some game. Nearby antique shops are the perfect spot to nab your next vintage typewriter, and a Civil War monument just adds to the historic significance. Whether you're interested in living off the land or grabbing a bite to eat at a renowned restaurant, Lake Barkley is your one-stop park for everything awesome.
Make a splash at Lake Barkley, where everything from commercial marinas to bald eagle spottings will suit your every outdoor whim. A whopping 170,000 acres of recreation means you may have to extend your stay if you want to fit everything in on your to-do list. Kayak around the sparkling waters, fish the 57,000-acre lake for your next meal, or even hunt for some game. Nearby antique shops are the perfect spot to nab your next vintage typewriter, and a Civil War monument just adds to the historic significance. Whether you're interested in living off the land or grabbing a bite to eat at a renowned restaurant, Lake Barkley is your one-stop park for everything awesome.
Don’t let the name fool you—nestled next to beautiful Barkley Lake, Hurricane Creek Campground welcomes you to stay cool and calm as a cucumber. Of course, you don't have to! Hop on your bike or lace up your boots and tear your way around the hilly trails that weave through these woods. Or, get out your gear and reel in some of the bass and catfis Read more...
They don’t call this place “Canal Campground” for nothing. Situated on a peaceful peninsula, this escape has some prime views of the mile-wide Barkley Canal, which connects Barkley with Kentucky Lake. We know you want to snap all the pictures you can, but don’t forget to put the camera down for a second and slip on that swimsuit. Surrounded by all Read more...
Eureka is right! We think you’ll agree when we say setting up shop at this campground is a genius move. Hike or bike the nearby Chestnut Oaks Trail or spend the day basking in the Kentucky sunshine. Located on the wooded banks of Lake Barkley, Eureka gives you access to some of the best fishing in the area. The state’s biggest yellow bass was caug Read more...
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Barkley Lake
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Don’t let the name fool you—nestled next to beautiful Barkley Lake, Hurricane Creek Campground welcomes you to stay cool and calm as a cucumber. Of course, you don't have to! Hop on your bike or lace up your boots and tear your way around the hilly trails that weave through these woods. Or, get out your gear and reel in some of the bass and catfis Read more...
They don’t call this place “Canal Campground” for nothing. Situated on a peaceful peninsula, this escape has some prime views of the mile-wide Barkley Canal, which connects Barkley with Kentucky Lake. We know you want to snap all the pictures you can, but don’t forget to put the camera down for a second and slip on that swimsuit. Surrounded by all Read more...
Eureka is right! We think you’ll agree when we say setting up shop at this campground is a genius move. Hike or bike the nearby Chestnut Oaks Trail or spend the day basking in the Kentucky sunshine. Located on the wooded banks of Lake Barkley, Eureka gives you access to some of the best fishing in the area. The state’s biggest yellow bass was caug Read more...
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