Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point sits at the end of Barge Island Road near Birmingham Point Campground, a privately owned facility next door. The public use area functions primarily as a boat ramp, with a porta-potty, parking, and a small dock on site. A tent camping symbol appears on the entrance sign, though the only feasible camping space is a thin grass strip along the road. Following the road straight leads to a small gravel beach area that draws anglers. Bring your own water, and confirm current access conditions before making the drive.
Map & DirectionsBarge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point is located in Kentucky near Grand Rivers
Dispersed CampingDirections
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 5/22/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/22/26
- 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.
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
