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The Narrows Picnic Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Glasgow · Kentucky · Barren River Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Barren River Lake |
| Location | Glasgow · Kentucky · Barren River Lake · 36.90151, -86.06515 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 08:00 AM · Out 8:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 270-646-2055 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview The Narrows Picnic Shelter is on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The shelter is located near a marina and boat launch ramp.
Recreation Boating and fishing are popular pastimes at The Narrows. Walk down to the shoreline and fish amongst the weeping willows or take off by boat to fish in a quiet setting at Coon, Green, Beaver or Skaggs Creek. The Narrows campground is also near open waters for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding. The campground backs into the Lindsey Nature Trail, where hikers can look off the steep limestone cliffs to get panoramic views of the lake while listening to the cicada's buzz throughout the afternoon. Or take a hike at dusk to hear the seasonal nighthawk call in the night.
Natural Features Find a place uphill along the cliffs or down at the gently sloping shoreline. Explore the islands between The Narrows and Bailey's Point you may just catch the glimpse of a deer that swam over for refuge.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · GLASGOW KentuckyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBaileys Point
2 mi straight-line · Scottsville KentuckyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersQuarry Road Picnic Shelter
3 mi straight-line · GLASGOW KentuckyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBarren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter
4 mi straight-line · Scottsville KentuckyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTailwater
4 mi straight-line · Scottsville Kentucky
Trip Card — The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Glasgow · Kentucky · Barren River Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Glasgow · Kentucky · Barren River Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10304479 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.