Old Kuttawa
OLD KUTTAWA
OLD KUTTAWA
OLD KUTTAWA
OLD KUTTAWA

About Old Kuttawa

Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the greatest freshwater recreation areas in the country. Take pleasure in a day of picnicking or soak up the sun at the swimming beach, either way Old Kuttawa provides an ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Basketball

Basketball

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Volleyball

Volleyball

Year-round
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
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Dec
Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

Old Kuttawa offers a beautiful and well-maintained location for events, with clean facilities and ample space for gatherings. Reviewers consistently appreciate the cleanliness of the pavilions and restrooms. Overall, it's a great venue for annual picnics and other gatherings.

Review Summary

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Liesl B

May 9, 2026

5

Lawn was mowed and bathroom facilities were clean. Thank you.

worthy c

September 27, 2025

4

We always have a great time at our annual picnic at Kuttawa.

Trisha V

June 13, 2025

5

Beautiful location. Very well maintained and cleaned pavilion and restrooms. Plenty of space for our company picnic.

Jerry T

September 13, 2022

5

Family reunion, small shelter fit our needs.

Clayton W

May 17, 2022

4

It was a great gathering place for our group. Area was relatively clean. We tried to leave it in same or better condition than we found it.

Jerry T

January 19, 2020

5

Great place for our family picnic, volleyball, basketball,swimming areas. Large open area around shelter for kids. Only problem is parking, only allow so many vehicles. Non-family park in area reducing parking for family. Pay parking is close.

Location & Directions for Old Kuttawa

2000 Lake Barkley Dr, Kuttawa, KY 42055 United States

Elevation: 113 ft

Getting There

From Nashville, take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left on 62 and then
right on Highway 295. Follow Highway 295 to recreation area entrance.

Nearest town

Kuttawa, KY - 2 mi

About 5 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-24, with Exit 40 leading to KY-62 and then connecting to Highway 295.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Shallow depths exist throughout the lake; exercise caution in water activities.
  • Day use fees apply to use of the beach, playground, picnic sites near the beach, basketball and volleyball courts.
  • The park opens and closes at dusk.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Explore Kuttawa, KY

Population: 588

Nearby larger city

Clarksville, TN

Approx. 55 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 449 ft

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