Old Kuttawa
Old Kuttawa is a day-use recreation area only; no overnight camping is available. The facility operates from 6 a.m. to dusk. Group shelters with electricity are reservable via Recreation.gov. Day use fees apply for the beach, playground, and picnic facilities.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 5:01PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER MASSAC PULASKI IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CALDWELL CALLOWAY CARLISLE CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN DAVIESS FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN HOPKINS LIVINGSTON LYON MARSHALL MCCRACKEN MCLEAN MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG WEBSTER IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BUTLER CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CADIZ, CAIRO, CALHOUN, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DIXON, DONIPHAN, EDDYVILLE, ELKTON, GREENVILLE, HICKMAN, HOPKINSVILLE, MADISONVILLE, MARION, MAYFIELD, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY, MURRAY, NEW MADRID, OWENSBORO, PADUCAH, PIEDMONT, POPLAR BLUFF, PRINCETON, SIKESTON, SMITHLAND, VAN BUREN, AND WICKLIFFE.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Old Kuttawa Recreation Area sits on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal connecting it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two massive reservoirs create one of the premier freshwater recreation destinations in the country. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Old Kuttawa provides an ideal setting for group gatherings, picnics, and water-based activities. The recreation area offers two large group picnic shelters with electricity, an amphitheater available by reservation, flush restrooms, and paved parking. A protected sandy swimming beach provides access to Lake Barkley's warm summer waters, while a playground and basketball and volleyball courts offer additional recreation options. Day use fees apply for the beach and facilities. The half-mile Anderson Woodland Trail is an enjoyable footpath perfect for birding and viewing the region's impressive tall hardwood trees. This is a day-use facility only; no overnight camping is available. For overnight camping on Lake Barkley, visitors should consider nearby USACE campgrounds such as Canal, Eureka, or Hurricane Creek.
Directions
From Nashville, take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left on Highway 62, then right on Highway 295. Follow Highway 295 to the recreation area entrance.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (270) 362-4236 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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