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Eureka

Barkley Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Thu, Jul 23

2

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Fri, Jul 24

3

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Sat, Jul 25

4

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Sun, Jul 26

7

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Mon, Jul 27

9

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Tue, Jul 28

12

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Wed, Jul 29

9

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Thu, Jul 30

12

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Fri, Jul 31

2

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Sat, Aug 1

7

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Sun, Aug 2

16

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Mon, Aug 3

16

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Tue, Aug 4

17

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Wed, Aug 5

15

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. The campground offers 26 sites with water and electric hookups. 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.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Recreation

Hikers and bikers are fans of the 2.5 mile Chestnut Oaks Trail that starts here. Other activities include boating, fishing and swimming.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

27 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 20

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 26

EURE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 11

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

44 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 10

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 01

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 07

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

44 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

EURE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 08

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

68 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 21

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

44 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 06

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 03

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site S1

EURE

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

100

people

Yes

shade

Site 22

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

46 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 19

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 14

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 12

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

43 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 02

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 09

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 15

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 13

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

57 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 24

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 17

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 16

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 05

EURE

RV ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District firewood policy is now in effect and seeks the public’s cooperation to prevent the spread of forest insects and disease at campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin. The firewood policy requires visitors at Lake Barkley’s campgrounds to use only firewood that has been certified as heat-treated by U.S. Department of Agriculture or state natural resource agency.

More at Barkley Lake

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Eureka available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 23. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Eureka?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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