The Narrows

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · GLASGOW, KY · Developed

Winter closure. This campground closes during winter months. Likely open now (September).

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Winter Closure
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 111 ft

Features

Seasonal Seasonal Closure
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites90
Sites Accepting RVs90
Overnight Sites90
Max RV Length111 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites90
Pull-Through Sites1
Back-In Sites89
SurfaceGravel

Location

36.9041667, -86.0708333 · 1880 Narrows Road , GLASGOW , KY 42141

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Description

Overview

The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and boat launch ramp. It is a moderately sized campground that has attracted many folks to return year after year. There are two loops open the full camping season.

Recreation

Boating and fishing are popular pastimes at The Narrows. Walk down to the shoreline and fish amongst the weeping willows or take off by boat to fish in a quiet setting at Coon, Green, Beaver or Skaggs Creek. The Narrows campground is also near open waters for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding.
The campground backs into the Lindsey Nature Trail, where hikers can look of the steep limestone cliffs to get panoramic views of the lake while listening to the cicada's buzz throughout the afternoon. Or take a hike at dusk to hear the seasonal nighthawk call in the night.

Facilities

Each campsite has a water hook-up and electricity available during the months of May through September. The campground has an amphitheater, horseshoe pit, and an open grassy area to set up corn hole boards. Just across the road there is a picnic pavilion available for advanced reservation and includes an playground to explore. This campground is closed during winter months.

Natural Features

Find a place uphill along the cliffs or down at the gently sloping shoreline. Explore the islands between The Narrows and Bailey's Point you may just catch the glimpse of a deer that swam over for refuge.

Nearby Attractions

Just up the lake from The Narrows is the Barren River Lake State Resort Park host of the Glasgow Highland Games. The Narrows Marina is a short drive just outside the campground. Day trips to other local area attractions are the National Corvette Museum, Kentucky Down Under, Diamond Caverns, and Barren River State Resort Park. There are several other family attractions within the Glasgow, Bowling Green and Cave City region. Visitors can also explore Mammoth Cave National Park, an hour north of the campground.

Directions

From Glasgow, KY: Take 31-E south for 10 miles, turn right on 1318. Follow signs into campground entrance.

Activities

CAMPING DAY USE AREA HIKING

Details

Phone270-646-3094
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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