Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
The Narrows
Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 90
- Hookups
- 90 electric, 90 with water
- Season
- May 21 to September 18
- Max RV length
- 111 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Barren River Lake
- Nearest town
- GLASGOW
- Address
- 1880 Narrows Road, GLASGOW, KY, 42141
- Phone
- 270-646-3094
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Hiking
90 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and boat launch ramp. It is a moderately sized campground that has attracted many folks to return year after year. There are two loops open the full camping season.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are popular pastimes at The Narrows. Walk down to the shoreline and fish amongst the weeping willows or take off by boat to fish in a quiet setting at Coon, Green, Beaver or Skaggs Creek. The Narrows campground is also near open waters for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding.
The campground backs into the Lindsey Nature Trail, where hikers can look of the steep limestone cliffs to get panoramic views of the lake while listening to the cicada's buzz throughout the afternoon. Or take a hike at dusk to hear the seasonal nighthawk call in the night.
Facilities
Each campsite has a water hook-up and electricity available during the months of May through September. The campground has an amphitheater, horseshoe pit, and an open grassy area to set up corn hole boards. Just across the road there is a picnic pavilion available for advanced reservation and includes an playground to explore. This campground is closed during winter months.
Natural Features
Find a place uphill along the cliffs or down at the gently sloping shoreline. Explore the islands between The Narrows and Bailey's Point you may just catch the glimpse of a deer that swam over for refuge.
Nearby Attractions
Just up the lake from The Narrows is the Barren River Lake State Resort Park host of the Glasgow Highland Games. The Narrows Marina is a short drive just outside the campground. Day trips to other local area attractions are the National Corvette Museum, Kentucky Down Under, Diamond Caverns, and Barren River State Resort Park. There are several other family attractions within the Glasgow, Bowling Green and Cave City region. Visitors can also explore Mammoth Cave National Park, an hour north of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 28° | 0° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 33° | 12° | 73° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 42° | 22° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 50° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 63° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 69° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 65° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 72° | 63° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 54° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 50° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 42° | 21° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 34° | 14° | 68° | 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
- Baileys Point · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 215 sites
- Tailwater · Army Corps of Engineers · 4 mi · 49 sites
- Barren River Lake State Resort Park · Kentucky State Parks · 4 mi · 101 sites
- Mammoth Cave Campground · National Park Service · 20 mi · 111 sites
- Maple Springs · National Park Service · 21 mi · 7 sites
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