Linton
Barkley Lake — lakeside
Location: CADIZ, KY, KY
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it’s a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the excellent atmosphere beautiful scenery.Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won its first battle in the Civil War. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just across the lake and features more than 170,000 acres of public land with numerous historical and outdoor attract
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups
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Linton Recreation Area offers excellent fishing, boating, and swimming on Lake Barkley with beautiful wooded scenery and abundant wildlife. Campers consistently rate it 4.5/5 stars, praising it as a great spot for families and fishing enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Field Sparrow, Wood Duck, Summer Tanager, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Hognose Snake, and DeKay's Brownsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Linton: Book early — it's a federal campground with limited availability Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking Large accessible picnic shelter (100 guests, 50 vehicles) available for group gatherings
Skip Linton if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You're planning to camp November through April — seasonal closure. You require hookups at most sites — most sites have no hookups.
Best time to visit Linton: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bumpus Mills (GRAND RIVERS, TN), Cadiz (GRAND RIVERS, KY), Dyers Creek (DOVER, TN), Dover (GRAND RIVERS, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Linton
Cell signal at Linton (CADIZ, KY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it’s a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the excellent atmosphere beautiful scenery.Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won its first battle in the Civil War. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just across the lake and features more than 170,000 acres of public land with numerous historical and outdoor attractions.Boating and fishing are a big hit, as is swimming in the designated sandy swimming area and playing sports like soccer or Frisbee in the grassy open fields.The accessible picnic shelter fits 100 guests and 50 vehicles.
Verified facts
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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
it's a federal campground with limited availability
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Large accessible picnic shelter (100 guests, 50 vehicles) available for group gatherings
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashville take I-24 west to Cadiz, exit 65. Make a left onto Highway 68 for 8 miles to Highway 139. Make a left on Highway 139 and go 6 miles to Highway 164. Make a right on Highway 164 and the day use area is 8 miles from there.
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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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