Established Camping
The Narrows
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Barren River Lake
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Nice Place
The Narrows is a nice campground. It can get a little crowded when the campground gets full. It is very close to the marina and we actually rented a pontoon and had a blast.
Only thing I disliked was I felt like my sight was a little tight. But we did manage. I was @ site B36.
I have Verizon wireless and had decent reception. AT&T was also decent.
We did have a lot of family fun!!
Nice campground
50 amp & sites not too far from Barren River boat ramp. Sights are close to one another. Dump station is not ideal with long campers.
Pros: Beautiful, shaded campground
Cons: No Wifi, dump station busy when leaving with line, gravel lots.
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Cute Campground
We camped here because of the easy access to the lake! Very friendly staff and the campground was easy to get around, especially on the golf cart. It was a little tight and traffic can get backed up within the campground when more than a few people are trying to park, but other than that it was great.
Location
The Narrows is located in Kentucky
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