Energy Lake Campground
Open year-round. All campsites available March through November; loops A and B open December through February. Energy Lake Road (FS Road 134) is currently closed due to culvert replacement. Access the campground via the northern entrance using the Trace and FS Road 135.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 10:47AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Very hot with peak heat index values up to near 110 degrees. * WHERE...All of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, southeast Missouri, and southern Illinois excepting Perry County IL, where a Warning is in effect. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated in the triple digits into and through the weekend.
About
Energy Lake Campground occupies a peaceful wooded setting alongside an inland lake created by an earthen dam separating it from Lake Barkley. The campground offers 35 well-defined campsites, 33 of which feature electrical hookups (30 or 50 amp), plus 13 primitive cabins that sleep up to 8 guests with heating/AC, a full bed, four bunk beds, and a covered porch with picnic table and fire ring. Campers have exclusive access to a private swimming beach and designated swim area. The campground also features a playground, activity field, shower building, flush restrooms, and dump station. Canoe and kayak rentals are available mid-May through mid-October. Hiking trails wind through the area, and boat ramps at the adjacent Energy Dam Day Use Area (less than a quarter mile away) provide launching access to both Energy Lake and Lake Barkley. The campground operates year-round, with all sites available March through November and loops A and B remaining open December through February. Reservations can be made 2 days to 6 months in advance through the LBL website or by phone.
Directions
Follow Woodlands Scenic Trace (FS Road 100). Due to Energy Lake Road closure, access the campground via the northern entrance using the Trace and FS Road 135.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (270) 924-2270 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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