Baileys Point Campground
Barren River Lake · Kentucky · 215 sites
Photos: US Army Corps of Engineers via Recreation.gov
Overview
Baileys Point Campground is a US Army Corps of Engineers campground in Barren River Lake, Kentucky, with 215 sites in 6 loops. Very shady: nearly every site is under trees. AT&T reports coverage at every site; T-Mobile at 117 of 215, Verizon at 214 of 215.
200 of 215 sites shaded
6 of 215 sites in full sun
14 of 215 sites with clear sky
Map of the campground
Every site from the Recreation.gov listing. Choose a layer to see it across the campground; tap a site to open it in Roam.
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Questions
Which sites at Baileys Point Campground are the shadiest?
Nearly all of them. 200 of 215 sites at Baileys Point Campground have good shade from the trees, including from the hot afternoon sun.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at Baileys Point Campground get the most sun?
Only a few. 6 of 215 sites are truly sunny and 9 more get some sun; the rest are shaded.
See the tree canopy in RoamWill Starlink work at Baileys Point Campground?
Only at a few. About 14 of 215 sites have a clear gap in the trees for Starlink and 22 a partial one; most sit under tall trees. Satellite texting on a phone needs less open sky, but still works best from the most open spot you can find. This is our estimate from tree heights — check with the Starlink app's obstruction check when you arrive.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at Baileys Point Campground are the most level?
34 of 215 sites are flat, and 58 more have a gentle slope most RVs can level with blocks; 123 are steeper, better for tents. Sites that take RVs or trailers fit rigs up to 79 ft.
See the slope at each site in RoamDoes Baileys Point Campground have cell service?
Mostly. AT&T reports coverage at every site; T-Mobile at 117 of 215; Verizon at 214 of 215. That's the coverage each carrier reports to the FCC, not a measured signal, so under trees or below a ridge it can be weaker.
See the coverage map in RoamWhen is the best time to see fall color at Baileys Point Campground?
October. In a typical year the leaves around Baileys Point Campground are at their best in early to mid October, though any one fall can run a week or two early or late. Much of the forest here stays green, so expect color in patches. Roam’s fall foliage map shows how far the color has come this week, free every September through November.
See this week’s fall color in RoamWhat’s the weather like at Baileys Point Campground in October?
In October, expect highs around 72°F and lows around 47°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain over the month. Every month’s averages are in Roam Premium.
Open Baileys Point in RoamCampground facts
- Sites
- 215 in 6 loops
- Kinds
- 215 for RVs or trailers
- Hookups
- 159 with electric
- Longest rig
- 79 ft
- Accessible
- 6 sites
- Elevation
- 570–647 ft
- Every site
- Check-in 5 PM, check-out 4:30 PM
- Managed by
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Booking
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
How we know Sources and limits
Shade, sun and Starlink are our estimates from Meta and the World Resources Institute’s canopy-height model (about 2 m pixels, from satellite imagery calibrated with space lidar; CC BY 4.0). From 2 m above each site we trace 72 lines out to 60 m and note the tallest tree in each direction. Shade counts trees overhead, the canopy within 30 m and how much of the afternoon sky is blocked. Sun counts how open the southern sky is. Starlink needs open sky above 35°, with the northern half counted twice because US dishes tilt north, and we keep the best spot within 8 m of the site’s post. The model sees tree heights only, not trunks, buildings or hills, so check with the Starlink app when you arrive.
Slope is the ground at each site’s post over about 4 m, from USGS 3DEP 1 m lidar: level under 2%, gentle to 4% (most rigs level on blocks), sloped to 8% (fine for a tent), steep beyond.
Cell coverage is from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (carrier filings as downloaded May 2026): each site is tested against each carrier’s modelled outdoor 4G/5G coverage. It is what the carriers report, not a measured signal.
Fall color is the typical peak from NASA’s MODIS satellite record of when leaves change (2001–2023), limited to deciduous and mixed forest with USGS land cover (NLCD), calibrated to the USA National Phenology Network’s ground reports of colored leaves (CC BY 4.0). It is an average of many autumns, so the page gives a window, not a date.
Weather is NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals for the campground. Sites and facts are from Recreation.gov’s open data (July 2026). Map imagery: USGS The National Map. Photos: Recreation.gov.
From the campground’s Recreation.gov listing: “Baileys Point has 215 sites for a variety of RV and tent campers and is open April through October. Most sites are equipped with electric and water hookups. With two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, basketball court and amphitheater for weekend movie nights, the campground offers plenty of opportunities for family entertainment. The 10,000-acre lake is hugged by wooded hillsides in south-central Kentucky. With scenic views from almost every campsite, it's sure to make for a memorable camping experience.”
Page data as of October 15, 2026. Full source notes are in each layer’s info in the app.