Barkley Lake

About Barkley Lake

Lake Barkley was named for former Vice-President Alben Barkley. Land Between the Lakes (US Forest Service) and Fort Donelson National Military Park are on Lake Barkley?s western shore.

How to Get There

From Louisville, south on I-65 to Western Kentucky Parkway, 13 miles west on US 62 through Eddyville.

Facilities at Barkley Lake

This recreation area contains 15 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• CANAL — Campground
• LINTON — Campground
• DYERS CREEK — Campground
• DOVER — Campground
• EUREKA — Campground
• BUMPUS MILLS — Campground
• HURRICANE CREEK — Campground
• OLD KUTTAWA — Campground
• CADIZ — Campground
• Prizer Point Marina — Facility
• Eddy Creek Marina — Facility
• Buzzard Rock Marina — Facility
• Green Turtle Bay Marina — Facility
• Lake Barkley State Park — Facility
• Bumpus Mills Marina — Facility

Plan Your Visit to Barkley Lake

Heading to Barkley Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)