Dispersed Camping
Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point
Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point is located near the Kentucky Lake, offering a landscape of water and wooded areas. Temperatures in this region range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, providing opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Detours Nearby
Sugar Bay Campground
27 min away
Twin Lakes Campground
35 min away
Drive Time
- 39 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 17 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 59 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 2 hrs 1 min from Evansville, IN
Location
Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point is located in Kentucky
Directions
KY 408 E of Benton; right on US 68; left on KY 962 to end of road
Coordinates
36.9067 N
88.2059 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
