Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232624
When Linton reopens
Linton's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
19
Only 19 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 44 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 41 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
6.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 41 of 44 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online6.8%
Open reservation dates41 / 44
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 42
Weekday openings24
Weekend openings17
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 24 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 30 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
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.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
This day-use unit currently has 41 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
41 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Linton, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 28 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more |
About Linton
Overview
Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the excellent atmosphere beautiful scenery.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are a big hit, as is swimming in the designated sandy swimming area and playing sports like soccer or Frisbee in the grassy open fields.
Facilities
The accessible picnic shelter fits 100 guests and 50 vehicles. Other perks include a flush toilet, playground, grills and swimming beach. No electric hookups are available.
Natural Features
The recreation area is on the shores of Lake Barkley, nestled in the wooded, rolling hills of southwestern Kentucky, very close to the border with Tennessee. Lake Barkley covers 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures for comfortable recreation during summer months.
Nearby Attractions
Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield, where the Union Army won its first battle in the Civil War.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just across the lake and features more than 170,000 acres of public land with numerous historical and outdoor attractions.
1 monitored unitDay useMax party 100
Getting there
From Nashville take I-24 west to Cadiz, exit 65. Make a left onto Highway 68 for 8 miles to Highway 139. Make a left on Highway 139 and go 6 miles to Highway 164. Make a right on Highway 164 and the day use area is 8 miles from there.
6511 Linton Rd., Cadiz, KY 42211LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 270-362-4236
CampingSwimming SiteVisitor Center
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Linton?
Reservations for Linton are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 41 of 44 tracked reservation dates are open (93.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 19 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation 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 Linton?
Campsite Sniper detected 19 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.
Which month has the most availability at Linton?
October 2026, with 30 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Linton?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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