Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
Eureka
Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 27
- Hookups
- 27 electric, 27 with water
- Season
- April 24 to October 18
- Max RV length
- 65 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 443 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Barkley Lake
- Nearest town
- GRAND RIVERS
- Address
- Lake Managers office, GRAND RIVERS, KY, 42045-0218
- Phone
- 270-388-9459
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing
27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Fishing is a well-loved sport here; Kentucky's largest yellow bass was caught in these waters, and anglers flock with hopes of breaking the record.
Recreation
Hikers and bikers are fans of the 2.5 mile Chestnut Oaks Trail that starts here. Other activities include boating, fishing and swimming.
Facilities
The campground offers 26 sites with water and electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, playground, boat ramp and swimming area. A picnic shelter is available for groups up to 100 guests. Electric hookups are available.
Natural Features
Lake Barkley, the western-most lake on the Cumberland River is connected by a canal to Kentucky Lake, forming one of the nation's greatest freshwater recreation complexes.
Between the two lakes is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, featuring miles of hiking trails and opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.
Nearby Attractions
Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won their first battle of the Civil War. Another great destination in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with more than 170,000 acres of public land to explore.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 30° | 7° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 32° | 4° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 43° | 21° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 51° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 64° | 48° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 70° | 58° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 74° | 66° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 73° | 65° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 68° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 53° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 42° | 19° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 35° | 14° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Birmingham Ferry Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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