Old Kuttawa

US Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky

Old Kuttawa in Kentucky. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 143 public campsites we map in Kentucky.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Army Corps of Engineers

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)

Phone

LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 2

Coordinates

37.05718, -88.11244

Nearest sites we map

• Eddyville Ferry4 km · US Forest Service
• Ramey Overlook Backcountry Area7 km · US Forest Service
• Eureka8 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Demumbers Bay10 km · US Forest Service
• Nickell Branch Campground11 km · US Forest Service
• Canal11 km · US Army Corps of Engineers

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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