Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
Hurricane Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 45 electric, 43 with water
- Season
- April 24 to October 25
- Max RV length
- 52 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- 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
- Phone
- HURRICANE CREEK CAMPGROUND: 270-522-8821; LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 27-362-4236
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Swimming
51 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Hurricane Creek Campground sits along the beautiful Lake Barkley, providing plenty of fresh air and recreation opportunities.
While away the hours boating or hiking on shore. Anglers a plenty come in search of catfish and trophy bass. Wildlife spotting includes white-tailed deer and raccoons.
Recreation
From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Hurricane Creek is the perfect setting for outdoor activities.
Facilities
The campground offers 51 sites with water and electric hookups. Six of these are walk-to sites. Hot showers, laundry facilities and a playground are available.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in the wooded, rolling hills of southwestern Kentucky. Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers comfortable and refreshing water temperatures in summer months.
Nearby Attractions
The three-mile Lake Barkley State Park Trail is highly recommended. Plus the Lyon County Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, makes for an enjoyable visit. Items in the museum highlight the area's immigration history dating back to 1865.
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 | 50° | 33° | 5° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 44° | 22° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 52° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 65° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 71° | 58° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 74° | 67° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 73° | 66° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 69° | 57° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 54° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 43° | 20° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 36° | 16° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Taylor Bay Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Cravens Bay Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Lake Barkley State Resort Park · Kentucky State Parks · 5 mi · 79 sites
- Energy Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Sugar Bay Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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