Old Kuttawa

Barkley Lake, KY · ≈26.9 mi to Paducah
Sites
3
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
30A
ADA
To town
26.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer

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What's here

3 Group Shelters3 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

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How we score

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Basic amenitiesConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Paducah, ~26.9 miGet directions ↗

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Overview

Overview Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the greatest freshwater recreation areas in the country. Take pleasure in a day of picnicking or soak up the sun at the swimming beach, either way Old Kuttawa provides an ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best. Recreation The half-mile Anderson Woodland Trail is an enjoyable footpath for birding and viewing the great tall trees of the region. Other activities include swimming, fishing and boating. Facilities Two large picnic pavilions, an ampitheater, a playground, restrooms and paved parking are available. Plenty of picnic tables and grills are scattered around the recreation area, with ample shade for sunny summer days. **In order to reserve the ampitheater, you must reserve site 1 (large shelter). Natural Features Lake Barkley spans 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures during summer months that make for comfortable recreation. Running parallel to Barkley Lake is its neighbor, Kentucky Lake, with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area nestled between. Nearby Attractions See the astonishing Floodwall Murals in the town of Paducah. It is a gallery that captures Paduca's rich history.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground