Openings · last 7 days
51
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 51 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232585
When Eureka reopens
Eureka's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
112
Openings · last 90 days
114
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 114 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 40 of 114 detected openings (35.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4.2–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 13 | 11.4% |
| 26 | 13 | 11.4% |
| 01 | 12 | 10.5% |
| 02 | 12 | 10.5% |
| 17 | 11 | 9.6% |
Site 10 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 837 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026): 206 open for online reservation · 629 reserved · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
75.4% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 206 of 837 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026Not open online75.4%
Open site-dates206 / 837
Reserved (of online inventory)629 / 835
Weekday openings98
Weekend openings77
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 98 fall on weekdays and 77 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 175 open site-nights on mapped sites; 206 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 110 of 351 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 26 | 25 |
| 02 | 14 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 01 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| S1 | 31 |
This day-use unit currently has 31 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
175 open site-nights across 24 sites at Eureka, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
26 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 38 2-night, 24 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 26.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 68 ft. 26 sites take 25 ft, 23 sites take 35 ft, 21 sites take 40 ft.
All 24 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 25 ft | Yes | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +13 more |
| 02 | 30 ft | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +2 more |
| 25 | 45 ft | Yes | 13 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 9 +1 more |
| 01 | 28 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 16 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 23 | 60 ft | Yes | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 18 |
| 21 | 65 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 |
| 03 | 50 ft | Yes | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18 |
| 24 | 45 ft | Yes | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 18 |
| 22 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 2 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 10 | 50 ft | Yes | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 6 |
| 12 | 43 ft | Yes | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 4 |
| 11 | 50 ft | Yes | 5 | 2 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 13 | 60 ft | Yes | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 17 | 60 ft | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 7 |
| 06 | 60 ft | Yes | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 25, Oct 18 |
| 09 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 1 night | Sep 19, Oct 7, Oct 18 |
| 18 | 65 ft | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Oct 5, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 19 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 18 |
| 04 | 47 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| 05 | 60 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 24, Oct 18 |
| 07 | 44 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Oct 18 |
| 15 | 45 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Oct 11, Oct 18 |
| 14 | 50 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Oct 18 |
Day-use inventory
31 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 31 | 31 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +19 more |
About Eureka
Overview
Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Fishing is a well-loved sport here; Kentucky's largest yellow bass was caught in these waters, and anglers flock with hopes of breaking the record.
Recreation
Hikers and bikers are fans of the 2.5 mile Chestnut Oaks Trail that starts here. Other activities include boating, fishing and swimming.
Facilities
The campground offers 26 sites with water and electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, playground, boat ramp and swimming area. A picnic shelter is available for groups up to 100 guests. Electric hookups are available.
Natural Features
Lake Barkley, the western-most lake on the Cumberland River is connected by a canal to Kentucky Lake, forming one of the nation's greatest freshwater recreation complexes. Between the two lakes is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, featuring miles of hiking trails and opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.
Nearby Attractions
Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won their first battle of the Civil War. Another great destination in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with more than 170,000 acres of public land to explore.
27 monitored sitesRVs up to 68 ft26 with hookups25 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Physical Address: Eureka Campground, 1802 St. Rt. 1271, Kuttawa, KY 42055 From Nashville, Tennessee take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left onto Highway 62 West for 2.9 miles then turn left onto Highway 810. Go 0.7 miles then turn right onto State Route 1271. Continue onto 1271 for 1.8 miles. The road leads directly into the campground.
Eureka Campground, Kuttawa, KY 42055270-388-9459
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232585 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Eureka?
Reservations for Eureka are made through Recreation.gov. 75.4% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 206 of 837 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 114 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Eureka?
Campsite Sniper detected 51 site-date openings at Eureka in the last 7 days, 112 over 30 days and 114 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Eureka?
24 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 26. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Eureka fit a 35-foot RV?
23 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 68 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Eureka?
September 2026, with 110 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 351.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Eureka?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4.2-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Eureka?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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