Campground

Cadiz

Barkley Lake · GRAND RIVERS · Kentucky — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Books out fast — 2 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Cadiz campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Cadiz

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 4:05 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 3 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Cadiz?

as of September 18

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Cadiz and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Sold out
Oct 24Open
Oct 31Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 21Open
Oct 28Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Pull-through
1
Group Shelter No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing. Fun fact: the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing in at one pound one ounce, was caught in Lake Barkley. Recreation Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming among many other activities. Bring the family and some food and enjoy a fun-filled day in sun at Cadiz. Facilities The picnic shelter is ideal for groups of up to 100 guests. Amenities include a boat ramp, playground, paved parking and grills. Shopping, grocery stores, and gas stations are conveniently close.Natural Features Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline. Summer water temperatures are a comfortable but refreshing 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Nearby Attractions Visit the Lake Barkley State Resort Park for miles of hiking trails and horseback riding stables.

Getting there

From Nashville, Tennessee,or St. Louis take I-24 to the Cadiz, Exit 65, travel west on St. HWY 68/80 6 miles. Turn right onto KY 139 for 1.5 miles. turn left on Jefferson St

Elevation
370 ft
Contact
270-362-4236

Activities

  • PICNICKING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • FISHING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.