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Eureka Campground

37.0230° N / 88.1972° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Apr 30, 202727 monitored sites

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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 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
65
Openings · last 90 days
230

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0102030405021394643133335MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 230

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 230 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
010203040222039000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · CT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 15:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 61 of 230 detected openings (26.5%). 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 · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 6 DAYS OUTP75 · 13D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–13 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
10  229.6%
20  198.3%
22  187.8%
14  135.7%
01  135.7%

Site 10 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 22. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 30 – May 3, 2027 · of 27 monitored sites

Of the 108 tracked site-dates (Apr 30 – May 3, 2027): 22 open for online reservation · 86 reserved.

Where the open windows are

79.6% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 22 of 108 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Apr 30 – May 3, 2027
Not open online79.6%
Open site-dates22 / 108
Reserved (of online inventory)86 / 108
Weekday openings7
Weekend openings11

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 7 fall on weekdays and 11 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 18 open site-nights on mapped sites; 22 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Apr 2027 – May 2027
020406080418APRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

May holds the most room. 18 of 81 site-dates are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 26 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
02  4
12  4
26  4
22  2
25  2

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
UnitOpen reservation dates
S1  4

This day-use unit currently has 4 reservation dates available.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 30, 2027. That is about 179 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 30, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe Apr 30, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

18 open site-nights across 7 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. 5 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 30, 2027 at site 02.

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 7 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
0230 ftYes44 nightsApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1243 ftYes44 nightsApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2625 ftYes44 nightsApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2260 ftYes22 nightsMay 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2545 ftYes22 nightsMay 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0128 ftYes11 nightMay 3, 2027
2360 ftYes11 nightMay 3, 2027

Day-use inventory

4 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
UnitOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
S144 datesApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027

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
BikingBoatingCampingFishingSwimming SiteWater Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Eureka?

Reservations for Eureka are made through Recreation.gov. 79.6% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 22 of 108 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 230 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 230 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Eureka?

3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 30, 2027 at site 02. 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?

May 2027, with 18 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 81.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Eureka?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-13 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Eureka?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Eureka begins Apr 30, 2027 — about 179 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 30, 2027.

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