Boaters and anglers find direct lake access at The Narrows, an Army Corps of Engineers campground on Barren River Lake outside Glasgow. The campground features two distinct loops, with Loop B offering several sites where campers can pull their boats right up to their campsite for convenient water access.
The campground sits close to a full-service marina and boat launch, making it popular with fishing enthusiasts and water sports lovers. Sites in Loop A provide more shade and spacing between neighbors, while Loop B trades some privacy for proximity to the water. Overland 1. notes "very nice view of Barren River lake" from many sites. The facility includes a sand beach for swimming and a sand volleyball court for land-based recreation.
All sites come with electric and water hookups, accommodating RVs up to 111 feet. However, several reviewers mention that sites can feel tight when the campground fills up, and the dump station creates backups during busy checkout times. Many sites require leveling blocks due to uneven terrain. The campground provides clean restrooms and maintains the grounds well, though gravel sites can get dusty.
Access requires navigating some rough roads, particularly for larger rigs heading to certain sites. Cell service works adequately for both Verizon and AT&T users. The campground can get crowded during peak season, with internal traffic backing up when multiple large RVs attempt to maneuver simultaneously. Reservations help secure preferred sites, especially those with direct water access that fill quickly.
For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds around Lucas provide additional options just minutes away. The Narrows works well as a base camp for extended lake activities, with the marina offering pontoon rentals and the boat ramp providing easy launching access for those bringing their own watercraft.
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.
Map & DirectionsThe Narrows is located in Kentucky near Lucas
Directions
From Glasgow, KY: Take 31-E south for 10 miles, turn right on 1318. Follow signs into campground entrance.
Address
1880 Narrows Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
Coordinates
36.9041667 N
86.0708333 W
Connectivity
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AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 26 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 59 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 16 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 39 min from Clarksville, TN
