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Your Greatest Family Vacation Awaits on Kentucky Lakes - Prizer Point Marina and Resort!

Put yourself on "Kentucky time" and surround your family with the beauty of nature and fun boating on Kentucky Lakes! The Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, and Kentucky Lakes KOA Campground and Prizer Point Marina & Resort allow you to experience this natural playground up close. Located on Lake Barkley, our picture-perfect locale is a great place to escape and unwind. Your Lake Barkley campground experience includes a marina and offers a full resort experience on the Intracoastal Waterway. 

Hotels aren't your only option for enjoying the waterfront and natural landscape of the LBL. At our Western Kentucky campground, we accommodate campers of any kind! 

Book Your Vacation With Kentucky Lakes / Prizer Point KOA Today!

With breathtaking views and incredible outdoor recreation — get ready for an unforgettable experience! We offer the best lodging, tent sites, and Lake Barkley RV camping. So start planning your vacation and let our Kentucky Lakes resort serve as your family's home base as you explore the Land Between the Lakes. 

What to Do While Camping near Lake Barkley 
Camping in Cadiz, KY gives you access to the countless activities, attractions and adventures found throughout the Kentucky Lake and surrounding waterfront areas. This region is a magnet for vacationers — from anglers casting off for their next big catch to adventurers hitting the forest trails. Get away from screen time and electronics, and introduce your kids to the joys of nature with this stunning family location. Here are just a few local draws you won't want to miss while staying at our KOA:

  • Looking for a getaway with swimming and other water activities? Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake are connected by a free-flowing canal, creating the biggest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. With so much water to splash around in, you'll enjoy the countless water activities, including fishing, boating and swimming.
  • Land Between The Lakes is a 170,000-acre national recreation area with a rich history and lots of outdoor pursuits, including hiking and wildlife viewing.
  • Visit incredible nearby attractions, including Civil War and Cherokee Trail of Tears historic sites. 
  • Discover some incredible finds and treasures while antiquing at one of the area's many antique stores.
  • Expand your weekend horizon with Saturday Farmer's Market and Junque Fest visits, where you can get a taste of fresh produce and regional art. 

Camping and Fishing in the Kentucky Lakes
Whether you are a serious sport fisherman or looking for a peaceful family outing — you will find excellent fishing for all during your stay at Kentucky Lakes KOA Campground and Prizer Point Marina & Resort. Our Cadiz, KY campground is located along the shores, whose clear waters feature more than 57,900 acres of fishing opportunities. We are also just a short distance from Kentucky Lake, a prominent local draw with over 160,000 acres of water. 

Rent a fishing boat at Prizer Point Marina and set out for an unforgettable experience. As our guest, you will have access to our private fishing areas. You can also hire a guide.

Special Campground Amenities
Finding a Kentucky Lakes campground that appeals to everyone in your family can be a challenge. With the help of our great amenities, your family will create some incredible memories — even your four-legged friends! Our resort is pet-friendly, with an on-site dog park available for pups staying in our tents, RVs, or cabins. Discover why we are one of the best Land Between the Lakes RV parks. Our facility provides:

  • Golf cart rentals for exploring the resort
  • Indoor/Outdoor pools
  • Jumping Pillow
  • Giant chess set
  • Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball
  • Playground
  • Special Halloween celebrations
  • Classic amenities like cable TV and wi-fi
  • Full Marina and water access
  • KampK9®

In our KampK9 play area, all dogs can be off-leash and play with their owners. There are fun stations, a bench for owners and a cleanup station. We hope this enables you and your pets to make fond memories here at Kentucky Lakes KOA and Prizer Point Marina & Resort!

We also have boat rentals for the day — or you can bring your boat and rent a slip. We are a great stop for Transient Slips on Kentucky Lakes. Some of the best fishing on Lake Barkley is here for our registered guests and we love hosting fishing tournaments and groups. 

Enjoy lunch or dinner at The Pier Floating Restaurant, a top restaurant to visit on Lake Barkley that offers catering for easy group events. 

Kentucky Lake, KY Camping Experiences
Whether you are here for a romantic escape or a week-long family gathering, we have plenty of ways to stay at Kentucky Lakes KOA. Our forts, treehouses, chalets, and lakefront cabins offer the perfect way to stay for those who aren't tent campers and don't own RVs. They provide the unique experience of a Kentucky vacation rental with the wilderness right at your doorstep! Our other camping sites include:

  • Land Between the Lakes camping cabins: From fort style to open floor suites, our waterfront cabins and lodges are neat and cozy.
  • Tents: Go tent camping in Kentucky and enjoy the more rustic feel of our beautiful rural wooded setting.
  • RVs: Stay at one of our RV park sites located right on the main channel and enjoy the beautiful views. Plus, our Kentucky Lake campground comes with full hookup options!
  • Or, our NEW Hassle-Free floating cabin that sleeps 12...no boating experience required! 

Fishing Trips, Family Reunions, Corporate Events and Church Retreats love the ease and setting of Group Get-Aways at Kentucky Lakes KOA. The LBL National Recreational Area and the serenity of a lakeside campfire make this a family reunion Mecca in Kentucky. 

An endless adventure in awaits at our Lake Barkley RV campground with a plethora of ways to stay and things to do. To stay at the best campground on Kentucky Lake, book your reservation online at Kentucky Lakes KOA Campground and Prizer Point Marina & Resort or give us a call. We cannot wait for your family to experience the wonder and joys of Western Kentucky.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 100' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (4/1 - 11/6)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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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.

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Land Between The Lakes

Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a pristine 170,000-acre national recreation area in western Kentucky and Tennessee. Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, you'll find a wide range of outdoor activities on offer for the family. Travel the trails. Discover local wildlife, including deer and beaver. Experience history first-hand. Enjoy some lakeside delights, or simply bask in the beauty of this untouched wilderness. One of the many things you won't want to miss at LBL is the Homeplace. This working 19th-century farm features historical varieties of crops and livestock from the mid-19th century. Workers use period tools and techniques to accomplish a variety of tasks. During your visit, be sure to join the recreational area's interpreters for guide-led hikes through the forest paths of Land Between The Lakes. Get an up-close encounter with one of the Backyard residents at the Nature Station, and drive through Elk and Bison Prairie, a restoration of the region's original prairie habitat. Watch bison stroll through native prairie grasses or hear the bugle of elk.

100 Van Morgan Dr

Golden Pond, KY 42211

270-924-2000

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Fort Donelson National Battlefield is located a short distance southeast of the Kentucky Lakes/Prizer Point KOA in Dover, Tennessee. It was the site of a historic Civil War battle that began on February 14, 1862 that ended in the surrender of Confederate troops to Union General, Ulysses S. Grant two days later. This Confederate defeat encouraged Union troops and marked their continued pathway to victory that helped them win back the region. While here, you will see the river batteries and the historic Dover Hotel where the actual surrender took place.

120 Fort Donelson Shores Rd

Dover, TN 37058

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The National Quilt Museum

This array of colorful art tells the story of this area and showcases the talents of regional artisans. The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution whose goal is to honor and promote the quiltmakers of today. As you stroll through the world's largest and most distinguished museum devoted to quilts, you will learn about the craft of quiltmaking and discover the craftsmanship that goes into these unique and elaborate tapestries.The museum consists of three galleries, each featuring vibrant exhibits of the finest quilt and fiber art in the world. This historic downtown Paducah location also plays host to quilters from near and far who come to attend one of the many educational programs here taught by master quilters.

215 Jefferson St

Paducah, KY 42001

270-442-8856

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Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum

Pearls are the only gemstone formed by a living creature. If you are fond of pearls or interested in learning how this gorgeous iridescent product of nature is brought forth from the indigenous washboard mussel, then you must stop by the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum. This is Tennessee's official historical site of pearl-culturing and North America's only freshwater pearl-culturing farm. As you walk in, you will be greeted by a video presentation that provides a helpful overview of the culturing process. You will then get an opportunity to see the farm first-hand. A lovely gift shop is also open year-round. Several guided tours offer unique experiences, such as a visit from a local diver, meeting the farm manager and enjoying a catered lunch.

255 Marina Rd

Camden, TN 38320

731-584-7880

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