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Access Site KY

Pisgah Bay Campground

Tennessee River - Kentucky Lake

Source: kentucky_department_of_fish_and_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Cambridge Shores, KY
County: Lyon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.93654974, -88.16821393
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About This Access Site
Located in Cambridge Shores along Kentucky Lake (Tennessee River), this boat ramp provides access to a scenic impoundment in western Kentucky. The ramp is situated on a gravel road (KY 111A) approximately 2 miles from the nearest paved road. Pisgah Bay Campground offers lakeside camping directly near the launch, though sites lack shade and experience boat traffic during peak hours. The facility is part of the broader recreation area that includes Green Turtle Bay Marina and proximity to Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge.

For paddlers and boaters, expect a quiet bay environment ideal for kayaking and canoeing. If you prefer more secluded camping with potentially better views and airflow, sites further into the campground offer wooded locations with longer walks to the water. This is a primitive access point best suited for those comfortable with gravel roads and basic facilities. The location makes a good base for exploring the Pisgah Bay area and serves as a jumping-off point for accessing the larger Kentucky Lake system.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

This recreation area is part of Barkley Lake

Nearby Recreation Areas
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Barkley Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Prizer Point Marina On-site
Eddy Creek Marina On-site
Buzzard Rock Marina On-site
Green Turtle Bay Marina On-site