Rest your road-weary bones at this quiet country setting. It's the nearest KOA to beautiful Kentucky Lake and its 2,380 miles of shoreline, offering endless fun, boating and fishing.

Welcome to western Kentucky! Enjoy the beautiful rolling terrain, four major rivers and two large lakes with all the amenities. This KOA's location was chosen with the lakes in mind - and all the fun things to do in the area. Only 1.25 miles from I-24, this is the KOA closest to Kentucky Lake (2,380 miles of shoreline) and the entrance to Land Between The Lakes. You're just minutes away from several great golf courses, as well as antique shops and flea markets. Enjoy real Southern barbecue and some of the world's best catfish and hush puppies. Close by, Paducah has much to offer: The National Quilt Museum, Floodwall Murals, River Heritage Museum, LowerTown Arts District, Carson Four Rivers Center for performing arts (thecarsoncenter.org), bingo parlors and great restaurants. A water park, casino and drive-in theater are also nearby. Pool: May 30 - Sept. 30. Max pull thru: 69 feet. Your hosts: Owners - Bruce and Nancy

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 69' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (5/30 - 9/30)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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Ways to Stay

KOA Journey

KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

  • Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Well lit after hours check-in service

Latest Hot Deal

Big Weekend

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WHEN: May 12-13, 2023

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 12th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 13th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 13 support KOA Care Camps which distributes more than $2.2 million dollars annually to support 132 oncology camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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Local Area

CALVERT CITY DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER

Less than 3 miles from KOA, this family oriented spot is open every weekend from mid-April through September 1st.  Featuring DOUBLE FEATURES of 1ST RUN FILMS with a grill serving the area's best cheeseburgers!  They also serve hot dogs, grilled cheese, a wide variety of incredible pizza made fresh on site and (of course) candy, popcorn and sodas.     http://calvertdrivein.com/

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Museums

Several museums to enjoy including Alben W. Barkley Museum (open Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.), Annie's Horsedrawn Carriages (open Thursday through Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to close), Historic Markers, Museum of the American Quilter's Society (Open year-round except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day), Paducah Railroad Museum (open Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.), The River Heritage Museum (open by appointment), William Clark Market House Museum (open Monday through Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed January through February).

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Whitehaven Welcome Center

The Welcome Center offers free admission. Tours are available every half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Open 24-hours for the traveling public

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Paducah International Raceway

The raceway is a 3/8 mile, clay oval track located in Paducah, KY.  UMP Super Late Models, CARS Crate Late Models, UMP Open Wheel Modified, UMP Pure Streets, Warrior, and Mini Springs have raced at PIR.  PIR has also hosted Demolition Derby events.  The track was 1st opened in 1972, was purchased by NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (and others) in 2005, was dormant from 2016 through the reopening in 2022. The track was most recently purchased by Adam Elliott and his wife, Brittany.  In addition to weekly summer races, NASCAR night brings celebrity drivers to the track to sign autographs and take a spin around the raceway.  4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42003 [email protected]

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