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Lake Barkley is a 58,000-acre reservoir shared between Kentucky and Tennessee. It was created by impounding the Cumberland River for the construction of Barkley Dam.
There is a canal connecting Lake Barkley with Kentucky Lake about 1 mile from the dam, creating one of the largest freshwater recreational areas in the country called the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.
The lake is popular among fishermen and boaters and there are many spots where you can dip in during the hot summer days.
Most campgrounds have their own sandy or pebble beaches with few basic facilities. There are no lifeguards anywhere.
Address: 200 Barkley Dam Overlook, Grand Rivers, KY 42045, Phone: 270-362-4236
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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