The Narrows

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ReservableAccess

90Sites

111 ftMax rig

The place

The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and boat launch ramp. It is a moderately sized campground that has attracted many folks to return year after year. There are two loops open the full camping season. 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. Keep reading

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 of 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. Facilities Each campsite has a water hook-up and electricity available during the months of May through September. The campground has an amphitheater, horseshoe pit, and an open grassy area to set up corn hole boards. Just across the road there is a picnic pavilion available for advanced reservation and includes an playground to explore. This campground is closed during winter months. 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. Nearby Attractions Just up the lake from The Narrows is the Barren River Lake State Resort Park host of the Glasgow Highland Games. The Narrows Marina is a short drive just outside the campground. Day trips to other local area attractions are the National Corvette Museum, Kentucky Down Under, Diamond Caverns, and Barren River State Resort Park. There are several other family attractions within the Glasgow, Bowling Green and Cave City region. Visitors can also explore Mammoth Cave National Park, an hour north of the campground.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 90

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
LOPA	A01	standard electric	58 ft	50
LOPA	A02	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A03	standard electric	58 ft	50
LOPA	A04	standard electric	69 ft	50
LOPA	A05	standard electric	81 ft	50
LOPA	A06	standard electric	69 ft	50
LOPA	A07	standard electric	69 ft	50
LOPA	A08	standard electric	68 ft	50
LOPA	A09	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A10	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOPA	A11	standard electric	71 ft	50
LOPA	A12	standard electric	64 ft	50
LOPA	A13	standard electric	61 ft	50
LOPA	A14	standard electric	73 ft	50
LOPA	A15	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A16	standard electric	83 ft	50	yes
LOPA	A17	standard electric	111 ft	50
LOPA	A18	standard electric	59 ft	50
LOPA	A19- Host	standard electric	78 ft	50
LOPA	A20	standard electric	85 ft	50
LOPA	A21	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOPA	A22	standard electric	76 ft	50
LOPA	A23	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A24	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A25	standard electric	64 ft	50
LOPA	A26	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOPA	A27	standard electric	80 ft	50
LOPA	A28	standard electric	79 ft	50
LOPA	A29	standard electric	74 ft	50
LOPA	A30	standard electric	73 ft	50
LOPA	A31	standard electric	81 ft	50
LOPA	A32	standard electric	79 ft	50
LOPB	B01	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B02	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B03	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B04	standard electric	57 ft	50
LOPB	B05	standard electric	78 ft	50
LOPB	B06	standard electric	57 ft	50
LOPB	B07	standard electric	19 ft	50
LOPB	B08	standard electric	30 ft	50
LOPB	B09	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B10	standard electric	30 ft	50
LOPB	B11	standard electric	29 ft	50
LOPB	B12	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B13	standard electric	60 ft	50
LOPB	B14	standard electric	56 ft	50
LOPB	B15	standard electric	18 ft	50
LOPB	B16	standard electric	80 ft	50
LOPB	B17	standard electric	57 ft	50
LOPB	B18	standard electric	68 ft	50
LOPB	B19	standard electric	61 ft	50
LOPB	B20	standard electric	62 ft	50
LOPB	B21	standard electric	87 ft	50
LOPB	B22	standard electric	79 ft	50
LOPB	B23	standard electric	75 ft	50
LOPB	B24	standard electric	24 ft	50
LOPB	B25	standard electric	59 ft	50
LOPB	B26	standard electric	73 ft	50
LOPB	B27	standard electric	79 ft	50
LOPB	B28	standard electric	78 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 90 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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