The Narrows
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About The Narrows
The Narrows is a national park campground at Barren River Lake in Barren County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
The Narrows 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 111 ft. Campers rate it 4.9/5 across 670 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Barren River Lake include The Narrows Picnic Shelter, Baileys Point, Quarry Road Picnic Shelter, Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter and Tailwater.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 281 · 2024: 330 · 2025: 311
Location
Address
Glasgow, Kentucky
Coordinates
36.9042, -86.0708
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 696 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Baileys Point
Barren River Lake
Quarry Road Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Tailwater
Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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The Narrows FAQ
How far in advance should I book The Narrows?
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 The Narrows?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at The Narrows. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at The Narrows right now?
The Narrows 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 The Narrows located?
The Narrows is located in Barren River Lake, near Glasgow, Kentucky.
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