Lake Barkley was created about 20 years after the completion of Kentucky Lake. Barkley was joined with Kentucky with a free-flowing canal, connecting the two massive bodies of water. Lake Barkley today is home to campgrounds, resorts, and lots of lake recreation.
Lake Barkley Waterfront Accommodations
The following are accommodations that have a water-view of Lake Barkley or are Lake Barkley waterfront.
Cabins & Cottages
Resorts
Hotels & Motels
Campgrounds
Bed & Breakfasts
Condo Rentals
Private Home Rentals
Quick Lake Barkley Facts
· 118 miles in length, 1,004 miles of shoreline, 57,900 acres of
water
· Construction of Barkley Dam began in 1959 on the Cumberland River
· Dam, completed in 1964, created
See also Kentucky Lake waterfront or water-view accommodations.
