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Barkley Lake - COE/Hurricane Creek Campground
Overview
Hurricane Creek Campground, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers a serene lakeside escape on the eastern shores of Lake Barkley. Nestled within the rolling hills of western Kentucky, this facility provides a peaceful environment where the focus remains on the natural beauty of the waterfront. It serves as a gateway to extensive outdoor recreation, offering a quiet and affordable alternative to busier commercial resorts while maintaining the high maintenance standards expected of the COE.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just outside Eddyville, KY, the park is defined by its incredible proximity to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The local landscape is a lush mix of dense hardwood forests and expansive shoreline, providing ample shade and scenic vistas throughout the seasons. Because the campground is located on a gentle peninsula, many campsites offer unobstructed water views, allowing guests to enjoy the reflection of the sunrise over the lake right from their RV doorstep.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground features well-spaced sites primarily equipped with 30 and 50-amp electric hookups and sturdy gravel pads. On-site facilities include:
- A convenient launching ramp for easy boat access to the lake.
- A playground for families and clean shower houses with flush toilets.
- An accessible dump station and fresh water fill-up area.
These features ensure a comfortable stay for RVers while maintaining the rustic, quiet charm of a public wilderness park.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being minutes away from world-class fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish on the lake. Just a short drive away, visitors can explore the Venture River Water Park for family-friendly summer fun or visit the local marinas for boat rentals. The nearby Elk & Bison Prairie offers a unique opportunity to view native Kentucky wildlife in a protected habitat, making it a primary highlight for photographers and nature lovers staying in the region.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is an ideal match for anglers and boaters who prioritize immediate access to Lake Barkley's deep waters and boat ramps. It also strongly appeals to families and solo travelers seeking a quiet, rustic atmosphere away from the distractions of modern commercial parks or high-density urban areas. If you value a spacious, tree-lined campsite and the simple pleasures of a campfire by the water, this COE gem provides the perfect backdrop for your Kentucky RV adventure.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
User Reviews
Jennifer Chezem
Great experience. Definitely will be back. The tent spots are great! Got a really good shady one with pretty close access to the water for our kayaks. Check in was super easy too.
Michael Scott
Nice large level sites. The roads are maintained,🚧 The main road here has just been paved. And it's really nice. And 8 in thick. That's going to last a good while.👍🏻 The sites are updated with new wood beams. Each site has a nice new picnic table as well as a separate smaller table which I'm guessing is for cleaning fish 🤔 This is one of the first COE parks I've been to that has water 💦 on each site. There is a nice mix of back in and pull through sites. All of them have 30 and 50 amp service⚡ There is a cell phone tower right next to this property but it does not have my carrier on it, T-Mobile. I had to drive 15 miles one way each day to get service📶
Amy Baker
Hidden gem an easy drive from Nashville. We stayed on site 13, pretty level and long enough for our 30' 5th wheel. Some sites need to be reworked but most are quite nice. Can't wait to go back.
Shana Vaid
Currently on a cross-country road trip and this has been the best good-value campsite I have stayed at, so far. The campsites are nice and large with 4 electrical outlets, plus there are hot showers. I highly recommend the walk-in campsites since the walk isn’t too far and the amenities are great, plus there’s a beach for swimming and a boat ramp. The restrooms also have soap!
Childress Properties
A great place to camp. Family friendly located on lake Barkley. The camp host Jake & Jayme are super nice and always very helpful with anything that should come up. They are great in keeping an eye on the park with making multiple rounds checking on things and everyone. I hope to see them next year as well. Sites are always clean when arriving. A super quiet campground come sundown. We notice the sheriff of the county also makes rounds once or twice a day circling thru which is added peace of mind. A boat ramp for launching your boat and areas to fish from the bank. A play ground as well. Nice bathhouse with two toilets two sinks two or three showers situated in the center of the campground. More sites than not have lake view. There is a swimming beach and also tent sites as well.
tgrigg11 TonyG
Heavily treed and well maintained. Very nice and helpful folks at the gate. Warning though, do NOT arrive after dark. It is VERY dark in these woods and black asphalt roads and parking pads make backing in at night a real challenge. Lovely lake and huge trash dumpsters available. Shower house is large and clean, tho a few repairs are needed after a long season. Recommended.
Chris Cassidy
Great park and awesome views of lake. Lots of active water fowl and white Pelicans. Disappointed that they have no handicap access to beach and lake. Told to get her cart off the grass……federal park should know the rules. Enjoy!
Lincoln Carr
On a tour of the Spring I checked out this campground. We were not even allowed to stop and look at it. The campground host followed us everywhere and was quite aggressive and accusatory. I'm not sure if it's because my son was a kid of color or he was just generally not a very nice guy, but I do suspect the former unfortunately. I offered to pay to camp to even stop by the lake for a few minutes and he refused. I have camped all over the US and never had an experience like that. Exactly the opposite of the southern hospitality I'm used to in the beautiful state of Kentucky. What a shame for my son to experience that. The host also refused to tell us anywhere else we could stop in the area. However, we found a public boat ramp a few miles away where are some very nice people made us feel welcome.
andrea z
Great camping site, but be sure to pack a mattress off pads if you’re tent camping. The kids are gravel. It’s run by the nicest couple.
Bryant Family
We visited for the first time the weekend of April 30- May 2, stayed at site 23-a perfect site for tying boat off to bank and it's right at your door! Attendant was friendly and helpful. Site is beautiful although a little confusing at first because of the layout. However the view was breathtaking. Ample space between camp sites for privacy and enjoyability. Walked the campground and let kiddos ride bikes. Has an amazing play ground for the kids and is built perfect for ages 2-8. New bath house was nice, clean and well stocked. Fire wood for sale on site- (6 logs for $3) not to mention those lying around the campground where they'd been clearing trees. (Attendant said take what you want for free!) Really enjoyed the stay and will return! *Four stars instead of five because site said internet coverage but we have zero bars on the entire campground. *We have t-mobile, another camper we met had cricket and she had two bars. *Two miles to nearest Mom & Pop Market store.