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Lake-Barkley
is a reservoir in southern Kentucky that was created in 1964 (after the completion of Kentucky Lake.) It lies in Livingston, Lyon and Tigg counties and extends into Stewart and Houston counties in Tennessee. The area of land between the two lakes is known as "The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area" and is home to many campgrounds, resorts, cabins and cottages, attractions and recreational activities. Lake Barkley is 134 miles long and has 1,004 miles of shoreline. Outdoor activities at Lake Barkley include fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, golf, wildlife viewing, camping, disc golf, scenic drives and more. There's literally something for everyone, such as antique shopping, amusement parks and water parks, museums and art galleries, live shows and theaters. For history buffs, the Civil War is brought to life at Fort Donelson and Fort Heiman. Nineteenth-century life is portrayed at Homeplace 1850 at Land Between the Lakes, or you can explore the iron ore industry at Center Furnace and the Great Western Furnace. An interesting historical note; several communities were flooded in the 1960s in order to create Lake Barkley and Lake Kentucky. Old Eddyville and Old Kuttawa are portions of cities that were left above the water after they were flooded and these areas are now waterfront. Highways, state routes and streets in the area were even relocated, as well as the Illinois Central Railroad.
Surrounding areas: Grand Rivers, Kentucky (2.3 mi), Gilbertsville, Kentucky (6.2 mi), Kentucky Lake, Kentucky (7.7 mi), Eddyville, Kentucky (9.0 mi), Benton, Kentucky (13.1 mi), Aurora, Kentucky (15.6 mi), Cadiz, Kentucky (21.8 mi)
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Lake Barkley Vacation Rentals
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Lake Barkley Hotels and Resorts
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| Ky Barkley Lakes Inn | I-24 Exit 31 | Grand Rivers, KY | 2.3 mi. | (270) 928-2700 | | Travelers Motel | Hwy 641 | Suwanee, KY | 3.8 mi. | (270) 388-7241 | | Days Inn | 139 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 5.3 mi. | (270) 388-5420 | | Hampton Inn | 62 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 5.3 mi. | (270) 388-5777 | | Relax Inn | Rt 2 | Kuttawa, KY | 5.3 mi. | (270) 388-2285 | | Inn By The Lake | 2184 US 62 | Gilbertsville, KY | 6.2 mi. | (270) 362-4278 | | Ken Bar Inn | Hwy 641 | Gilbertsville, KY | 6.2 mi. | (270) 362-8652 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1017 Dover Rd | Grand Rivers, KY | 6.9 mi. | (270) 928-2740 | | Days Inn | 75 Campbell Dr | Calvert City, KY | 7.4 mi. | (270) 395-7162 | | Fox Fire Motor Inn | US 62 & I-24 | Calvert City, KY | 9.0 mi. | (270) 395-7162 | | Country Hearth Inn | 120 Funway | Eddyville, KY | 9.0 mi. | (270) 388-4535 | | Eddy Creek Resort | Hwy 93 | Eddyville, KY | 9.0 mi. | (270) 388-2271 | | Holiday Hills Resort | Rt 1 | Eddyville, KY | 9.0 mi. | (270) 388-7236 | | Twin Tiki Motel | Hwy 62 & 641 | Eddyville, KY | 9.0 mi. | (270) 388-2281 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 173 Carroll Rd | Benton, KY | 9.7 mi. | (270) 527-5300 | | Kenlake State Resort Park | Rt 1 | Hardin, KY | 17.2 mi. | (800) 325-0143 | | Mayfair Furnished Apartment | 6600 Benton Rd | Paducah, KY | 18.4 mi. | (270) 898-7146 | | Princeton Pkwy Inn | 112 Hwy 62 W | Princeton, KY | 18.8 mi. | (270) 365-2001 | | Stratton Inn | Hwy 91 N & W Ky Pkwy | Princeton, KY | 18.8 mi. | (270) 365-2828 | | Aldray Motel | Hwy 68 E | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 522-9953 | | Goodnite Motel | US Hwy 68 E | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 522-3213 | | Goodnite Motel | | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 522-3213 | | Holiday Inn Express | 153 Brondbent Blvd | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 522-3700 | | Lake Barkley State Resort Park | | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 924-1131 | | Super Eight Motel | 154 Hospitality Ln | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 522-7007 | | Vacation Club International | | Cadiz, KY | 21.8 mi. | (502) 984-5817 | | Knights Inn | 1379 Irvin Cobb | Paducah, KY | 22.9 mi. | (270) 442-1133 | | Quality Inn | 1350 Irvin Cobb Dr | Paducah, KY | 23.0 mi. | (270) 443-8751 | | Baymont Inn Paducah | 5300 Old Cairo Rd | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 443-4343 | | Comfort Inn | 5106 Old Cairo Rd | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 442-1616 | | Comfort Suites Of Paducah | 135 Mcbride Ln | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 442-2080 | | Comfort Suites | 2880 James Sanders Blvd | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 442-2080 | | Country Inn & Suites | 145 Mcbride Ln | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 442-2201 | | Drury Suites Paducah | 2930 James-Sanders Blvd | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 441-0024 | | JR's Executive Inn | One Executive Blvd | Paducah, KY | 23.2 mi. | (270) 443-8000 | | Villager Lodge | 1234 Broadway St | Paducah, KY | 23.7 mi. | (270) 443-8401 | | Tobin Motel | 225 Sturgis Rd | Marion, KY | 24.6 mi. | (270) 965-5241 | | Ramada Inn | 727 Joe Clifton Dr | Paducah, KY | 25.0 mi. | (270) 443-7521 | | Denton Motel | 2550 Lone Oak Rd | Paducah, KY | 25.9 mi. | (270) 554-1626 | | Sunset Inn | 2308 Hinkleville | Paducah, KY | 25.9 mi. | (270) 554-2196 |
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Lake Barkley Weather & Climate
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Southwestern Kentucky has a four-season climate with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The climate classification is humid subtropical. The greatest rainfall occurs in the winter and early spring, especially March. September and October are the driest months due to the higher frequency of slow-moving, high-pressure systems. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Average annual precipitation is 49 inches and snowfall ranges from 4 to 10 inches. Snow cover rarely lasts for more than a few days, although it is occasionally hit by major snowstorms. This area is also prone to freezing rain and ice storms. Other severe storms, such as tornadoes are possible, but infrequent in southwestern Kentucky. When they do occur, however, it's usually west of the Cumberland Plateau.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
27°F |
3.80 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
30°F |
4.38 in. |
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| March |
61°F |
38°F |
4.51 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
47°F |
4.62 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
56°F |
4.97 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
65°F |
4.11 in. |
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| July |
93°F |
70°F |
4.46 in. |
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| August |
92°F |
68°F |
4.31 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
60°F |
3.60 in. |
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| October |
74°F |
49°F |
2.94 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
40°F |
4.80 in. |
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| December |
48°F |
31°F |
4.51 in. |
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Lake Barkley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located about 25 miles southwest of Lake Barkley in Murray, Kentucky, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located approximately 32 miles west of Lake Barkley in Paducah, Kentucky, Outlaw Field (CKV) located roughly 50 miles southeast of Lake Barkley in Clarksville, Tennessee, and finally the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located around 68 miles northwest of Lake Barkley in Marion, Illinois.
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Lake Barkley Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 23.2 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 66.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 9.0 mi. | | | Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 97.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Calvert City Golf & Country Club | Calvert City | KY | 8.9 mi. | | | Kerry Landing Golf Course | Benton | KY | 13.5 mi. | | | Kenlake State Resort Park | Hardin | KY | 17.4 mi. | | | Arrowhead Golf Club | Cadiz | KY | 22.2 mi. | | | Midtown Golf Course | Paducah | KY | 23.1 mi. | | | Paxton Park Golf Course | Paducah | KY | 23.1 mi. | | | Marion Country Club | Marion | KY | 23.7 mi. | | | Frances E Miller Memorial Golf Course | Murray | KY | 27.7 mi. | | | Sullivans Par 3 | Murray | KY | 27.7 mi. | | | Pennyrile Forest State Park Resort | Dawson Springs | KY | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Kentucky Dam Village State Park | | KY | 5.4 mi. | | | Kenlake State Park | | KY | 18.4 mi. | | | Lake Barkley State Park | | KY | 18.7 mi. | | | Fort Massac State Park | | IL | 28.6 mi. | | | Cave-In-Rock State Park | | IL | 31.9 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 36.8 mi. | | | Paris Landing State Park | | TN | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 23.2 mi. | (Art) | | National Boyscout Museum | Murray | KY | 27.7 mi. | (Children's) |
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