Hurricane Creek
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.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 45 |
| Walk-in | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 52 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
51 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | RV electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | RV electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 04 | RV electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | RV electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 07 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 08 | RV electric | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 10 | RV electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 78 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 03, 06 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Eddyville, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.9200° N, 87.9758° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The three-mile Lake Barkley State Park Trail is highly recommended.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Trading Post ↗ | 12.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump Station ↗ | 30.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Youngblood's RV Super Center ↗ | 38.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 1 miPrizer Point Marina ↗Boat launch
- 6.4 miEddy Creek Marina ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 3.5 miHonker Trail4.2 mi trail · hiking
- 3.6 miWoodland Walk0.9 mi trail · hiking
- 3.6 miLong Creek Trail ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 3.8 miCenter Furnace Trail0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 4.7 miHematite Trail2.3 mi trail · hiking
- 4.8 miNature Station Connector ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area begins about 3.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.1 miLand Between the Lakes National Recreation Area ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 171,281 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mamie S. Barrett (towboat)Structure · Eddyville · 6.5 mi
- Brick InnBuilding · Canton · 8.2 mi
- George and Nellie White Smith HouseBuilding · Cadiz · 8.5 mi
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hurricane Creek?
Sites at Hurricane Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hurricane Creek?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hurricane Creek have?
51 sites, including 45 RV sites with electric and 6 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hurricane Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Hurricane Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Hurricane Creek?
Hot showers, laundry facilities and a playground are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hurricane Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hurricane Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hurricane Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Hurricane Creek?
Sites 03 and 06 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Hurricane Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Hurricane Creek?
Eddyville, Kentucky. Plus the Lyon County Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, makes for an enjoyable visit.
Source: Getting there
What if Hurricane Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Canal (13.9 mi), Eureka (14.1 mi), and Bumpus Mills (21.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby