Warning
GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
About Eureka
Number of accommodations: 26
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (241)
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground receives high praise for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, stunning lake views, and clean facilities, often highlighting the helpfulness of the staff. While some have noted issues with narrow roads and outdated shower facilities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground receives high praise for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, stunning lake views, and clean facilities, often highlighting the helpfulness of the staff. While some have noted issues with narrow roads and outdated shower facilities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Sherry N
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: EURE
We really enjoyed our visit! The staff is great!
Barbara H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: EURE
Eureka is a hidden gem. We loved the campground. It was very quiet, good fishing and everyone was friendly. Decent space between sites. The attendants were super friendly and helpful. I would recommend Site 9 for a small camper, it was difficult to get into. We will definitely be going back but will select a different site for our 30 ft fifth wheel.
Marilyn A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: EURE
Perfect campground. Super nice folks.
Matthew J
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: EURE
Site 16 was a spacious tent site with areas to hang a hammock. Conveniently located near the bathrooms and close to the water.
Karen D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: EURE
Friendly efficient staff and area very clean as always !
Lois P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: EURE
We got there late, but the hosts were very accommodating. It’s a really nice spot on the lake.
Martha C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: EURE
Oh my- the perfect place to hunker down for the July 4th holiday weekend. We tend to avoid camping during popular times but this year, it couldn’t be avoided. But we really hit the jackpot in finding this little gem. It’s a small campground with great views of the lake even if you aren’t on a lake side site. One way traffic helped reduce the noise and for whatever reason this section of lake Barkley is not preferred by boaters so it was quiet. Bath house was above average clean and I saw crews routinely keeping it looking good. Location was centralized so if you forgot something, stores were not too far of a drive. Perfect in almost every way I can think of!
STAN K
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EURE
Other than having no shade and being hot, thru no fault of ACE. The park was 5 star and the view from site # 5 was breathtaking especially at sunset.
Andrea C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: EURE
This was the best campground I have ever been to! We traveled from Michigan and didn't really know what to expect. The campground is REALLY CLEAN! It is also really quiet and serene. Just what we were hoping for! All the sites are close to the water. Its impossible to get a bad site, just preferable ones! Kentucky changed the price on out of state fishing licenses, which are 15$ per day now, but the fishing on Barkley Lake was worth it! We had a huge fish dinner our second night there thanks to that lake. It has a very small beach area and small playscape for the kids, as this place is geared towards the retired crowd. We were told that there is a campground on the other side of the lake geared more for the families with younger kiddos. But this place is wonderful either way. The bathrooms were immaculate and the staff are beyond friendly and accommodating. It is my favorite campground now!
ALAN F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: EURE
Very quiet campground with staff that were very friendly.
Location Eureka
Address:
Eureka Campground
Kuttawa, KY, 42055
United States
Physical Address: Eureka Campground, 1802 St. Rt. 1271, Kuttawa, KY 42055 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0251 / -88.194
Elevation: 133 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
