Openings · last 7 days
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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
0
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 · Apr 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 99 tracked reservation dates (Apr 1 – May 3, 2027): 63 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 32 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 3 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
36.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 63 of 99 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online36.4%
Open reservation dates63 / 99
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 64
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings27
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 36 fall on weekdays and 27 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 58 of 90 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial 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 | 32 |
| 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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 1, 2027. That is about 150 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
63 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 | 32 | 16 dates | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +20 more |
| 1 LG | 31 | 16 dates | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +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. 63 of 99 tracked reservation dates are currently open (63.6%). 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 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?
April 2027, with 58 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 90.
When is the next open date at Old Kuttawa?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Old Kuttawa begins Apr 1, 2027 — about 150 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 1, 2027.
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