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Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Fishing is a well-loved sport here; Kentucky's largest yellow bass was caught in these waters, and anglers flock with hopes of breaking the record.
Hikers and bikers are fans of the 2.5 mile Chestnut Oaks Trail that starts here. Other activities include boating, fishing and swimming.
The campground offers 26 sites with water and electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, playground, boat ramp and swimming area. A picnic shelter is available for groups up to 100 guests. Electric hookups are available.
Lake Barkley, the western-most lake on the Cumberland River is connected by a canal to Kentucky Lake, forming one of the nation's greatest freshwater recreation complexes. Between the two lakes is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, featuring miles of hiking trails and opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.
Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won their first battle of the Civil War. Another great destination in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with more than 170,000 acres of public land to explore.
From Nashville, Tennessee take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left onto Highway 62 West for 2.9 miles then turn left onto Highway 810. Go 0.7 miles then turn right onto State Route 1271. Continue onto 1271 for 1.8 miles. The road leads directly into the campground.
Update July 2021 - blessed to stay here in #4. All sun site, at an angle so the bigger you are the harder it is to back into this site, but best unobstructed lake views. This campground opened April 30th. The campsites are mostly shaded and overlooking the water. Few are all sun. Picnic tables, shelter house, fire pits, water and electric only. Bath house, restrooms, playground, designated swimming area roped off. COE campground. Boat launch, parking lot all paved. Beautiful area.
We absolutely love this campground. We have been camping around the lakes area for a while and found this little gem just this year. I'm so glad we did. They have a nice playground for kids that is in the sand. They also have a small beach area. The bathhouse is clean all in all. Every morning, they clean and mop them well.
I enjoy fishing, which I am able to do all weekend from the bank right behind our camper. Most sites have a great view of the lake. This campground has two boat ramps. However, only one has a small dock. You are close enough to the local towns if you need anything but far enough away for peace and quiet. The hosts have always been very friendly. The only negative I have it the dump station. It presents a tight turn out of it, especially with longer trailers.
What an amazing campground! Clean and beautiful! Several pull thru sites, beautiful views of Cumberland River, fire rings, picnic tables, a shower house w/laundry facilities, a very nice playground area, several sites are solid surface, a few are gravel. 30/50amp and water hook up, no sewer, but a dump site is available. Our site was a long pull thru, long enough that we didn't have to unhook our tow vehicle. There was only 1 unpleasant thing about the overnight stop and that was the rain, which obviously no one can control, but we didn't get to really enjoy the park. We will be back and enjoy this beautiful State Park!
A hidden gem of a campground! My husband and I stayed there for a few days enjoying the fact that it hugs Barkley
Lake in Kentucky. There are some spots that are directly on the water, but we
choose a spot a bit further back (21)
that had more room for us and our two dogs. We still could walk a few feet to see
the lake better through the trees. There is a small beach area, boat ramp, dumping station too. We drove around the corner one evening to see an amazing sunset right off the water.
Patti’s restaurant, Dollar General’s, and Elk and Bison prairie, are a fun place to travel in the area.
The hosts are amazingly helpful and friendly! They will come by a couple of times a day to check on things and see if anything is needed. Some of the spots are a bit difficult to back into due if you have a larger camper, mostly from the angles and trees. People just took their time backing up and was cautious. The spots are blacktop and gravel with a fire pit, very large heavy duty picnic table, along with a smaller table for cooking. Extremely clean area and well taken care of! We plan on coming back in the Spring to enjoy this beauty again!
We just left Eureka campground. Wonderful views, great hosts! Our site didn’t have a sewer bur they have a dump station. We paid $60 for two nights at site 14 right on Lake Barkley. 50 amp, water. Would definitely go back.
