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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/linton to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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CADIZ, KY, KY★ 3 (1 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Field Sparrow, Wood Duck, Summer Tanager, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Hognose Snake, and DeKay's Brownsnake documented in the area.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Linton cost per night?+
Linton costs $35 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Linton open?+
Linton is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Linton have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Linton?+
Linton is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Linton?+
Linton is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Linton?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Linton is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Linton open, and what are check-in times?+
Linton is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 3 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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