Old Kuttawa
Old Kuttawa is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.05718, -88.11244
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 270-362-4236
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Old Kuttawa
Overview Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the greatest freshwater recreation areas in the country. Take pleasure in a day of picnicking or soak up the sun at the swimming beach, either way Old Kuttawa provides an ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best. Recreation The half-mile Anderson Woodland Trail is an enjoyable footpath for birding and viewing the great tall trees of the region. Other activities include swimming, fishing and boating. Facilities Two large picnic pavilions, an ampitheater, a playground, restrooms and paved parking are available. Plenty of picnic tables and grills are scattered around the recreation area, with ample shade for sunny summer days. **In order to reserve the ampitheater, you must reserve site 1 (large shelter). Natural Features Lake Barkley spans 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures during summer months that make for comfortable recreation. Running parallel to Barkley Lake is its neighbor, Kentucky Lake, with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area nestled between. Nearby Attractions See the astonishing Floodwall Murals in the town of Paducah. It is a gallery that captures Paduca's rich history.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 40 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fortner LP Gas Company · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 141 designated routes (141 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuttawa Landing Camping Area | National forest camping area | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Eddyville Ferry Camping Area | National forest camping area | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Ramey Overlook Camping Area | National forest camping area | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Eureka | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 6.1 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.