Cadiz
Campground · Kentucky · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Barkley Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 370 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing.Fun fact: the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing in at one pound one ounce, was caught in Lake Barkley.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming among many other activities. Bring the family and some food and enjoy a fun-filled day in sun at Cadiz.Facilities
The picnic shelter is ideal for groups of up to 100 guests. Amenities include a boat ramp, playground, paved parking and grills. Shopping, grocery stores, and gas stations are conveniently close.Natural Features
Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline. Summer water temperatures are a comfortable but refreshing 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.Nearby Attractions
Visit the Lake Barkley State Resort Park for miles of hiking trails and horseback riding stables.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: CADI
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Cadiz
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CADI | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Nashville, Tennessee,or St. Louis take I-24 to the Cadiz, Exit 65, travel west on St. HWY 68/80 6 miles. Turn right onto KY 139 for 1.5 miles. turn left on Jefferson St
36.85997, -87.84100 · 36°51'35.9"N 87°50'27.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cadiz
- Can you reserve a site at Cadiz?
- Yes, Cadiz is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cadiz have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Cadiz
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Contact
- Phone 270-362-4236
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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