Loved staying in this former KOA! I rented an RV from them which was perfect. The place was…read morepeaceful and quiet. One of the owners, whom I met, was very sweet and we talked for a long time. I had good rest from my travel and extended my stay, even, and later stayed one more time. There were trails/roads to walk on without driving, walking there right outside of the campground. Overall great experience, hope to stay away whenever I end up traveling this way.

Our family had a great time here! Very relaxing and scenic! Large Creek/pond in back and the Ohio…read moreRiver in front. Owners are very friendly and even checked in with is a few times to see if we needed anything. For you folks who would wine about mis-matched coffee mugs or plates, it's not for you! These are nice folks and don't need bothered with people like that. Well definitely be returning some day! Loved the hospitality of the owners and the people surrounding the area. Everyone we met were very nice!

Our trip to Barren Creek Cottages was off the hook ..the fishing and peaceful quiet alone time was…read morespot on ... can't say enough about the area, rivers owners and wildlife ...trust me for the price it's better than any stress releasing therapy on the market.

First, we called at 7:00pm and the phone was answered, great start. The person was still very…read morefriendly that late :-)! She sent me a couple emails and a text regarding all the info for the park along with a map . Great customer service. I knew exactly what to expect when arriving. East location to access, east exit. We'll be back!

We found this campground on Passort America while we were on our way to Chattanooga. Not only was…read moreit a good value; Danielle (one of the owners) was probably one of the nicest people I've ever encountered at any campground. She got all of our info and told us which site we'd be in. We didn't have to give a credit card to hold the spot and when we got there, our reserve tag was on the site (site 15). She emailed me a site map so we'd know where to go. When she said it was right off the highway and behind the Marathon Station and Motel 6, I started to wonder. But she also said they were in a valley to where you couldn't hear highway noise. We finally got there and it was nice. Literally right off the highway. We took the first right after the Marathon Station and drove down into the campground (which is the only thing down the road). So truly, you could barely see the sign from the Marathon. From my window I can see the motel 6 at the top of the hill (and it looks like a nice one). It's a quaint little campground, only about 30 sites. The owners want to build a bath house and laundry facility. The roads are gravel but the sites are all concrete with a gravel approach pad. There is a dump station as well as firepits and picnic tables at most sites. But, I liked the fact that they are right next to the Livingston Trail system. The gate was closed but my dog and I could get thru/under it. Did I mention it was fall, so the leaves were beautiful. All in all this was a great little place to spend the night. It was quiet and felt very safe to us. If I had things to do in the area, I would definitely stay here for the value. We were in a 43 foot motor home with a tow vehicle and didn't have to unhook.

Hands down the BEST RV resort!!! Mike and Lori are phenomenal people and super helpful. I've never…read moreseen another campground where the owners help you park, level, and setup your camper! In the office is a gift shop and store where you can pet on their sweet golden retriever , Sophie. There's a fenced in pool, pavilion, and laundry room with games, puzzles, and books. The grounds are immaculately clean and well maintained. During the week it's very quiet and peaceful, then on the weekends it fills up with families. Despite this, it was never loud! It's located less than 5 minutes from Lake Barkley, about 1-2 minutes from a gas station and Dollar General, and 15-17 minutes from Walmart. Lots of things to do in that area. We were sad to leave but look forward to visiting again. I will be recommending this RV resort to anyone who will listen!

Mike & his wife are two of the nice's and most accommodating owners iv'e ever meet at a campground…read morewe had a reservation but my wife wanted a shaded site seeing that it was going to be so hot mike drove me around to look at what they had open with a little shade it was a great site paved clean & full hookup campground is so clean & manicured a fair amount of permanent campers here they keep there units in amazing shape with the most awesome wood decks with covers great job to the owners & there staff

We stayed here Labor Day weekend. We had actually booked and planned to stay Lake Barkley State…read moreresort park campground on our first trip to Western Kentucky, that plan was a nightmare and we ended up here. Because everything in the area was booked, a Reserve America representative let me know which sites were available here on a first come first serve basis. We arrived at about 10pm on a Wednesday night. The sites that RA told me were available were luckily empty, but blocked off by orange cones. We went to one of the camp hosts to confirm that we were ok to stay the weekend there and he approved and said to move the cones and settle up in the morning. Because it was dark, we had no idea what the surroundings of the site looked like. Luckily, the next morning, we found out it wasn't too bad. We were in site 41, which was a pull through site. That means that you don't have to back in. Usually those type of sites cost more, but we paid the rate of a regular site. Our site wasn't in view of the lake, but it was within walking distance. There was a boat ramp, floating dock, and even a beach. The entire property is so immaculate, I just had to stop and compliment a lady tending to the beach area. She was so sweet and informed me that she takes care of the entire campground all by herself. From cleaning the bathrooms, to raking the beach, it was all her. I've been to many campgrounds this year and this was the most up kept. That lady is amazing!

This place was nice and on the water! Plenty of shade. But the tent campsites, you need to walk…read morethrough an rv site to get to the tent site. Hauling stuff not to mention bothering the people in the rvs. If you can get past that. The tent site is right on the water and it's beautiful.

This is the cutest hidden gem near KY Lake. I am born and raised in the area, but my husband and I…read morewanted somewhere different to go after the night of our wedding. The Dam Motel was just built and it looked so cute from the outside so I had to check it out. It's just as adorable on the inside. We stayed in the suite and it is as big as an apartment. Full kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Everything is completely renovated and the decor is beautiful. Let me also mention how clean the inside and outside of the motel was. Do not let the word "motel" fool you, this place is amazing. I highly recommend staying here for a weekend getaway or staycation.

Pretty RV Park close to restaurants, groceries, fuel and not far from the interstate (but far…read moreenough there is no road noise). Staff is incredibly helpful and very sweet. Clean sites with fire pits, picnic tables and patio spaces. Electric, water and sewer hookups. Playground is fun with variety and centrally located. Showers/laundry are clean and tidy. Not far from Kentucky and Barclay Lakes where you can rent or launch boats. Very fun family spot - highly recommend!

My husband and I have spent several days here. Unfortunately, it was a huge let down. It really…read moreshould be listed as a trailer park as most of the spaces are filled with long term residents. Our space was right by the playground which was full of children yelling and screaming. They would run through our area which would freak my dogs out. I love kids, so don't get me wrong, but this whole park seems to be their playground! They have some amazing fishing ponds though, but we didn't fish because you have to pay for a license. Overall, if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place to stay this is NOT the place. Drive through the Land Between the Lakes and find a nice camping spot instead

Gets 1 star for the view of the lake. Staff pleasant but incompetent. Issues brought to their…read moreattention were never addressed during a 5 day stay. Blaming "outside company issues ". Example: Could only get 1 station on the cable TV. Told me they would send someone the next day. Still waiting. Called again. Was told that they would notify the cable company tomorrow. Still not resolved. Called again and was told there was no timeline to address this issue. I love rustic but clean would be better. There are no planned activities until after Memorial Day. No pool or pool chairs to lounge in . It is currently 85 degrees bright sunshine. On site dining is a joke. Same menu for lunch and dinner.

I have fond memories of coming here in the summer with my extended family when I was growing up, so…read moreI may be better able to overlook some of this place's shortcomings with my rose-colored glasses. Still, I enjoyed my recent stay here and plan to return. Barkley Lodge is arguably the grandest in the state park system. Perched high above the lake with a glistening blue pool, each room faces the lake and has a view of the sunset. Speaking of rooms, they are currently renovating the east wing, but our west wing room looked refreshed. Renovations might still be a bit of a work in progress, as it looked like there was a space in the dresser for a mini fridge (but no fridge), and the updated counter in the bathroom was supported by a bare board with some visible screws. Housekeeping could use some improvements, as the toilet wasn't thoroughly cleaned when we arrived, and when I walked barefoot to the bed after my shower, I collected some animal hair on the bottoms of my feet. We also noticed that a couple of lightbulbs had burned out and not been replaced. The meals in the lodge were disappointing. I remember delicious buffets and a carving station while Mae Perdue played the organ and servers scurried around in crisp uniforms. Their attire is more casual now, with many in Barkley t-shirts or polos, and the buffet seemed sad. We skipped the buffet the first night in favor of a local restaurant after we walked through and were unimpressed with what was being served, and we felt underwhelmed (and a bit ripped off) when we got breakfast there the following morning. I asked my parents if the food in the lodge had been "meh" when we used to go there, and they both said that we always used to get the buffet and that it had been very good. There used to be a small coffee shop in the downstairs of the lodge, but it has been turned into the game room, and the old game room is now a room with information on local wildlife. What hasn't changed is the plethora of outdoor activities, the abundant wildlife, and the family-friendly activities all throughout the day. My husband and I were actually disappointed when we realized we had missed one of the educational sessions on local wildlife during our stay. Despite its shortcomings, I have a love for this place that runs deep. I hope that renovations mean that they are improving all around, as I would love to see Barkley recapturing the glory of days gone by.