Old Kuttawa
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About Old Kuttawa
Old Kuttawa is a national park campground at Barkley Lake in Lyon County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Barkley Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Old Kuttawa 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Barkley Lake include Eureka, Canal and Hurricane Creek.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Kuttawa, Kentucky
Coordinates
37.0572, -88.1124
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 13 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Eureka
Barkley Lake
Canal
Barkley Lake
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Hurricane Creek
Barkley Lake
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kenlake State Resort Park
Old Kuttawa FAQ
How far in advance should I book Old Kuttawa?
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 Old Kuttawa?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Old Kuttawa. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Old Kuttawa right now?
Old Kuttawa 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 Old Kuttawa located?
Old Kuttawa is located in Barkley Lake, near Kuttawa, Kentucky.
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