The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Campground · Kentucky · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Barren River Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 594 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Narrows Picnic Shelter is on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The shelter is located near a marina and boat launch ramp.
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 off 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.
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: N/A
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade, pets allowed.
1 campsite at The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows Picnic Shelter | N/A | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Lakefront | — | 50 | ♿ |
Getting there
36.90151, -86.06515 · 36°54'5.4"N 86°3'54.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 49 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 59 | 48 |
| Low °F | 26 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 47 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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 The Narrows Picnic Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at The Narrows Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, The Narrows Picnic Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does The Narrows Picnic Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Does The Narrows Picnic Shelter have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near The Narrows Picnic Shelter
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- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center 19.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 270-646-2055
- Email LRL-Pagemaster-GRB@usace.army.mil
- 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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