Baileys Point
Barren River Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Scottsville, KY, KY
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$50 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (755 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bailey’s Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers’ campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several waterfront campsites with scenic views of the lake. Though the campground is one of the largest, you won’t know it.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/baileys-point to be notified when sites open up.
Baileys Point is the largest Army Corps of Engineers campground on Barren River Lake with five camping loops offering waterfront sites with scenic lake views and private coves for swimming and boating.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver present in area—secure food supplies and be aware near water. Barred Owls active (nocturnal); Eastern Box Turtles also documented.
Insider tips for Baileys Point: Book early—federal campground with 215 sites fills quickly despite its size Most sites lack hookups; confirm self-contained RV capability before booking Waterfront sites in the five camping loops offer scenic views—request these specifically when reserving
Skip Baileys Point if: You need full RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure. Thunderstorm activity concerns you—current forecast shows showers and thunderstorms expected.
Best time to visit Baileys Point: May through October — Campground operates seasonally only during these months per verified operating schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Quarry Road Picnic Shelter (GLASGOW, KY), The Narrows (GLASGOW, KY), Port Oliver Picnic Shelter (Glasgow, KY), Mammoth Picnic Shelters (Mammoth Cave, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Baileys Point
Cell signal at Baileys Point (Scottsville, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bailey’s Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers’ campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several waterfront campsites with scenic views of the lake. Though the campground is one of the largest, you won’t know it.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with 215 sites fills quickly despite its size
Most sites lack hookups; confirm self-contained RV capability before booking
Waterfront sites in the five camping loops offer scenic views
request these specifically when reserving
Campground operates seasonally only during these months per verified operating schedule
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Glasgow, KY: Take 31-E south for 15 mi to Hwy 252. Turn right, go 1.5 mi to Hwy 517, turn right and follow signs to entrance. Approximately 19 miles southwest of Glasgow, KY.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Barren River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Barren River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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