Natural Features
Find a place uphill along the cliffs or down at the gently sloping shoreline. Explore the islands between The Narrows and Bailey's Point you may just catch the glimpse of a deer that swam over for refuge.
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The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Mon, Jul 27
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Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 29
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Thu, Jul 30
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Fri, Jul 31
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Sat, Aug 1
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Sun, Aug 2
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Mon, Aug 3
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Tue, Aug 4
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Wed, Aug 5
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Thu, Aug 6
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Fri, Aug 7
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Sat, Aug 8
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Sun, Aug 9
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
The shelter is located near a marina and boat launch ramp. Find a place uphill along the cliffs or down at the gently sloping shoreline.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are popular pastimes at The Narrows. Walk down to the shoreline and fish amongst the weeping willows or take off by boat to fish in a quiet setting at Coon, Green, Beaver or Skaggs Creek. The Narrows campground is also near open waters for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding. The campground backs into the Lindsey Nature Trail, where hikers can look off the steep limestone cliffs to get panoramic views of the lake while listening to the cicada's buzz throughout the afternoon. Or take a hike at dusk to hear the seasonal nighthawk call in the night.
Important notices
Firewood restrictions are in effect. Due to the spread of invasive insects and disease, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site.
Off-highway vehicles are not permitted.
Boats must meet all Kentucky boating laws and regulations.
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1 site open
Scanned 3d ago
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Booking
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Common questions
Is The Narrows Picnic Shelter available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book The Narrows Picnic Shelter?
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?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.