Hurricane Creek

HURRICANE CREEK

Overview

Hurricane Creek Campground sits along the beautiful Lake Barkley, providing plenty of fresh air and recreation opportunities.

While away the hours boating or hiking on shore. Anglers a plenty come in search of catfish and trophy bass. Wildlife spotting includes white-tailed deer and raccoons.

Facilities

The campground offers 51 sites with water and electric hookups. Six of these are walk-to sites. Hot showers, laundry facilities and a playground are available.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in the wooded, rolling hills of southwestern Kentucky. Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers comfortable and refreshing water temperatures in summer months.

Recreation

From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Hurricane Creek is the perfect setting for outdoor activities.

Nearby Attractions

The three-mile Lake Barkley State Park Trail is highly recommended. Plus the Lyon County Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, makes for an enjoyable visit. Items in the museum highlight the area's immigration history dating back to 1865.

Important Notices

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District firewood policy is now in effect and seeks the public’s cooperation to prevent the spread of forest insects and disease at campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin. The firewood policy requires visitors at Lake Barkley’s campgrounds to use only firewood that has been certified as heat-treated by U.S. Department of Agriculture or state natural resource agency.

Available Activities

SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
FISHING - Fishing
CAMPING - Camping

Directions

Physical Address: Hurricane Creeek Campground: 25 Hurrican Creek Campground Road, Eddyville, KY 42038 From Paducah, Kentucky: Take I-24 east to exit 45. Turn right on Highway 293 west and go 0.3 miles. Turn left on Highway 93 south, go 5.3 miles. Turn right on Highway 274 south, go 5.7 miles. Turn right on Hurricane camp road. Campground on left. From Nashville, Tenn.: Take I-24 west to Exit 56. Turn left on Highway 139 north and go approximately one mile. Turn right on Highway 276, go eight miles. Turn right on Highway 274 and drive one mile. Turn left on Hurricane Camp Road; campground is on left.

Contact Information

Phone: HURRICANE CREEK CAMPGROUND: 270-522-8821; LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 27-362-4236

Lake Managers Office
P.O.Box 218
Grand Rivers, KY 42045

Hurricane Creek Campground
25 Hurricane Creek Campground Road
Eddyville, KY 42038

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