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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
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (488)
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment with beautiful views of the lake, spacious campsites, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the tranquil atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for return visits. Some minor drawbacks include narrow access roads and the need for upgrades to the shower facilities, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment with beautiful views of the lake, spacious campsites, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the tranquil atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for return visits. Some minor drawbacks include narrow access roads and the need for upgrades to the shower facilities, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
JAMES R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: EURE
This place is so very nice. Which is why its always busy
Judy F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EURE
What a wonderful find. We camped here in a motorhome for one night. Our site overlooked Lake Barkley. It was quiet with a beautiful view. Would absolutely stay again.
John K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: EURE
We stayed one night on our way from Arkansas to Lexington, Kentucky. It's a beautiful campground, right on the lake. The camp hosts are very nice. We liked it so much that we planned our return trip, this time from Indiana back to Arkansas, just so we could stay at this campground again. Would highly recommend.
John K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: EURE
We stayed one night on our way from Arkansas to Lexington, Kentucky. It's a beautiful campground, right on the lake. The camp hosts are very nice. We liked it so much that we planned our return trip, this time from Indiana back to Arkansas, just so we could stay at this campground again. Would highly recommend.
Cheryl Lark P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: EURE
The site was very nice, clean and it had a wonderful view of the lake with fantastic sunsets. There was adequate shade from trees. Getting down to the lake shore near our site to swim in the water was problematic due to the rocky shoreline, slippery rocks and a lot of very large dead fish floating along the shore. We rented a pontoon boat from a nearby marina and noticed the same issue with dead fish all around that part of Lake Barkley. I think it could be related to the dam. We did manage to launch our kayaks near our site, but that was also not easy. Although we didn't need to use the shower house, I checked it out and it was very clean though quite rustic. I noticed in other reviews complaints about noise from the train. It was not really an issue and not that close. However, the campers at the site next to us left their barking dog in their camper while they left for about 5 hours so that wasn't pleasant. Overall though, it was a very enjoyable week.
Cheryl Lark P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: EURE
The site was very nice, clean and it had a wonderful view of the lake with fantastic sunsets. There was adequate shade from trees. Getting down to the lake shore near our site to swim in the water was problematic due to the rocky shoreline, slippery rocks and a lot of very large dead fish floating along the shore. We rented a pontoon boat from a nearby marina and noticed the same issue with dead fish all around that part of Lake Barkley. I think it could be related to the dam. We did manage to launch our kayaks near our site, but that was also not easy. Although we didn't need to use the shower house, I checked it out and it was very clean though quite rustic. I noticed in other reviews complaints about noise from the train. It was not really an issue and not that close. However, the campers at the site next to us left their barking dog in their camper while they left for about 5 hours so that wasn't pleasant. Overall though, it was a very enjoyable week.
Steven R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: EURE
The woman at the front gate was fabulous. She was kind, informative and glad to see us. This is our kind of campground, no miniature golf or swimming pools. Just a gorgeous lake and trees.
Steven R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: EURE
The woman at the front gate was fabulous. She was kind, informative and glad to see us. This is our kind of campground, no miniature golf or swimming pools. Just a gorgeous lake and trees.
James B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: EURE
We had a great time, wonderful view of Lake Barkley! Very flat and level site. Staff was great!
James B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: EURE
We had a great time, wonderful view of Lake Barkley! Very flat and level site. Staff was great!
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.
Eureka Campground is accessible from I-24 via Exit 40, connecting to Highway 62 West and then State Route 1271, which leads directly to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0251 / -88.194
Elevation: 133 feet
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- Visitors must use only certified heat-treated firewood to prevent forest pests and diseases.
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
