Quarry Road Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake — lakeside
Location: GLASGOW, KY, KY
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This shelter is adjacent to Barren River Lake and Quarry Road Beach with a beautiful view of the Dam.
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
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Picnic shelter adjacent to Barren River Lake with beautiful views of the Dam. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic beauty, especially in autumn, and note good fishing opportunities and a nearby trail.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Watersnake present within 8km
Insider tips for Quarry Road Picnic Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Fossils can be found along the shore according to camper reports Bring water if planning to hike the nearby trail
Skip Quarry Road Picnic Shelter if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting November through April — seasonal operations May through October only. You need multiple camping sites — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Quarry Road Picnic Shelter: September-October — Google reviewers specifically noted beautiful autumn foliage and changing leaves during this period.
Nearby campgrounds: Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter (Glasgow, KY), Baileys Point (Scottsville, KY), The Narrows (GLASGOW, KY), Mammoth Picnic Shelters (Mammoth Cave, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Quarry Road Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Quarry Road Picnic Shelter (GLASGOW, 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.
This shelter is adjacent to Barren River Lake and Quarry Road Beach with a beautiful view of the Dam.
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
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Fossils can be found along the shore according to camper reports
Bring water if planning to hike the nearby trail
Google reviewers specifically noted beautiful autumn foliage and changing leaves during this period
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
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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