Eureka
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About Eureka
Eureka is a national park campground at Barkley Lake in Lyon County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Eureka is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 120 ft.
Other campgrounds at Barkley Lake include Canal, Old Kuttawa and Hurricane Creek.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 39 · 2024: 51 · 2025: 22
Location
Address
Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Coordinates
37.0251, -88.1940
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 299 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Canal
Barkley Lake
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Old Kuttawa
Barkley Lake
Hurricane Creek
Barkley Lake
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kenlake State Resort Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Eureka FAQ
How far in advance should I book Eureka?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Eureka?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Eureka. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Eureka right now?
Eureka is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Eureka located?
Eureka is located in Barkley Lake, near Grand Rivers, Kentucky.
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