Cadiz
Barkley Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: GRAND RIVERS, KY, KY
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing. Fun fact: the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing in at one pound one ounce, was caught in Lake Barkley.The picnic shelter is ideal for groups of up to 100 guests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cadiz to be notified when sites open up.
Cadiz Park offers beautiful Lake Barkley access with excellent boating and fishing opportunities, including the historic site where Kentucky's largest yellow bass was caught. The day-use area features picnic shelters ideal for groups.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks present; also Northern Map Turtles and Dekay's Brownsnakes in the area.
Insider tips for Cadiz: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring fishing gear to try for bass on Lake Barkley Use the picnic shelter for group gatherings
Skip Cadiz if: You need hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You need more than the 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Cadiz: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hurricane Creek (Grand Rivers, KY), Linton (CADIZ, KY), Bumpus Mills (GRAND RIVERS, TN), Old Kuttawa (KUTTAWA, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cadiz
Cell signal at Cadiz (GRAND RIVERS, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing. Fun fact: the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing in at one pound one ounce, was caught in Lake Barkley.The picnic shelter is ideal for groups of up to 100 guests.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring fishing gear to try for bass on Lake Barkley
Use the picnic shelter for group gatherings
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashville, Tennessee,or St. Louis take I-24 to the Cadiz, Exit 65, travel west on St. HWY 68/80 6 miles. Turn right onto KY 139 for 1.5 miles. turn left on Jefferson St
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Barkley Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Barkley Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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