Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232661
When Old Kuttawa reopens
Old Kuttawa's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening 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 3 monitored sites
Of the 132 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 66 open for online reservation · 6 reserved · 40 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 20 closed. Of the facility's 3 monitored sites, 2 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
50% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 66 of 132 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online50%
Open reservation dates66 / 132
Reserved (of online inventory)6 / 72
Weekday openings42
Weekend openings24
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 42 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 55 of 93 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 SM | 35 |
| 1 LG | 31 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
66 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units at Old Kuttawa, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 SM | 35 | 25 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +23 more |
| 1 LG | 31 | 12 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +19 more |
About Old Kuttawa
Overview
Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the greatest freshwater recreation areas in the country.
Take pleasure in a day of picnicking or soak up the sun at the swimming beach, either way Old Kuttawa provides an ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best.
Recreation
The half-mile Anderson Woodland Trail is an enjoyable footpath for birding and viewing the great tall trees of the region. Other activities include swimming, fishing and boating.
Facilities
Two large picnic pavilions, an ampitheater, a playground, restrooms and paved parking are available. Plenty of picnic tables and grills are scattered around the recreation area, with ample shade for sunny summer days. **In order to reserve the ampitheater, you must reserve site 1 (large shelter).
Natural Features
Lake Barkley spans 57,900 acres with 1,004 miles of shoreline and offers warm water temperatures during summer months that make for comfortable recreation.
Running parallel to Barkley Lake is its neighbor, Kentucky Lake, with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area nestled between.
3 monitored unitsDay use1 FCFS site1 shadedMax party 100
Getting there
From Nashville, take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left on 62 and then right on Highway 295. Follow Highway 295 to recreation area entrance.
2000 Lake Barkley Dr, Kuttawa, KY 42055LAKE BARKLEY RESOURCE MANAGERS OFFICE: 270-362-4236
BoatingDay Use AreaFishingSwimming Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232661 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232661 · Old Kuttawa · Kuttawa KY10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Old Kuttawa?
Reservations for Old Kuttawa are made through Recreation.gov. 66 of 132 tracked reservation dates are currently open (50%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Old Kuttawa?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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 Old Kuttawa?
October 2026, with 55 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Old Kuttawa?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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