Eureka
Eureka is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.02514, -88.19401
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-388-9459
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Eureka
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fortner LP Gas Company · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 140 designated routes (139 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Nickell Branch Basic Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Nickell Branch Campground | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.