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Eureka Campground and recreation area.
Public LandU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPets allowedBig rigs OK

Eureka

Kuttawa, Kentucky · 433 ftIn Barkley Recreation Area

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At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$20–$32recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
27From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 50 amp, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
433 ft132 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites27

Eureka lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Barkley Recreation Area · 8 campgrounds

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Other campgrounds in Barkley Recreation Area 7

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Also in the park: Run by another agency: Kuttawa Landing Camping Area 4.8 mi · 2 backcountry and High Sierra camps

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Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Drinking water

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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

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Cell service

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Eureka: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 77% chance of rain84°68°
  • ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, 27% chance of rain88°57°
  • FriPartly Sunny, 9% chance of rain64°44°
  • SatSunny62°41°
  • SunSunny69°47°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

37.02514, -88.19401
Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Kuttawa

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