Barkley Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Kentucky.

Lake Barkley was named for former Vice-President Alben Barkley. Land Between the Lakes (US Forest Service) and Fort Donelson National Military Park are on Lake Barkley?s western shore.

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Biking
Boating
Camping
Climbing
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Swimming Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Louisville, south on I-65 to Western Kentucky Parkway, 13 miles west on US 62 through Eddyville.

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