Linton
Big Rock, Kentucky · 377 ft · In Barkley Recreation Area
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 377 ft (115 m)377 ft115 m
Sites1
Linton lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Barkley Recreation Area 7
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 5 miles away.
- Bumpus Mills$30–$34 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.0 mi
- Dyers Creek$35–$45 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
- Dover$35 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
- Hurricane Creek$16–$32 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov16 mi
- Canal10 loops · BRPT, Beach, CANA, Fisherman's Row, GRUP, Hill, Primitive, The Flats, VIEW, Woods · $20–$40 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov27 mi
- Old Kuttawa$25–$45 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov28 mi
Also in the park: Run by another agency: Kuttawa Landing Camping Area 27 mi · 2 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Drinking water
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About
Overview
Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the excellent atmosphere beautiful scenery.Recreation
Boating and fishing are a big hit, as is swimming in the designated sandy swimming area and playing sports like soccer or Frisbee in the grassy open fields. Facilities
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Linton: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 79% chance of rain85°67°
- ThuSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, 20% chance of rain89°58°
- FriPartly Sunny, 5% chance of rain66°43°
- SatSunny63°40°
- SunSunny70°46°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Camp site
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Bacon Creek Primitive Horse Camp
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Wranglers Campground
Public Land · 6.1 mi · Cadiz
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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