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Old Kuttawa Campground

Barkley Lake, Kentucky

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As of October 2026, Old Kuttawa Campground is a campground in Kentucky with 2 campsites. Old Kuttawa Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Old Kuttawa Campground is located at 37.0572° N, 88.1124° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 50
people allowed on the largest site: 100

Old Kuttawa Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Old Kuttawa Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Old Kuttawa Campground

1 LG2 SM

Group 2
Hookups 2

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Old Kuttawa Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OKUT loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups
1 LG	Group	100	Electric
2 SM	Group	50	Electric

About Old Kuttawa Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

The half-mile Anderson Woodland Trail is an enjoyable footpath for birding and viewing the great tall trees of the region. Other activities include swimming, fishing and boating.

Facilities

Two large picnic pavilions, an ampitheater, a playground, restrooms and paved parking are available. Plenty of picnic tables and grills are scattered around the recreation area, with ample shade for sunny summer days.

**In order to reserve the ampitheater, you must reserve site 1 (large shelter).

Natural Features

Lake Barkley spans 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures during summer months that make for comfortable recreation.

Running parallel to Barkley Lake is its neighbor, Kentucky Lake, with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area nestled between.

Nearby Attractions

See the astonishing Floodwall Murals in the town of Paducah. It is a gallery that captures Paduca's rich history.

Rules and notices at Old Kuttawa Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Old Kuttawa Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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 at 6 a.m. and closes at dusk.

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Old Kuttawa Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Old Kuttawa Campground?

Old Kuttawa Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Old Kuttawa Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Old Kuttawa Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Old Kuttawa Campground have?

Old Kuttawa Campground has 2 campsites.

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