This ain't no Disneyland
and that's what people really like about this place.
Cadiz, Kentucky. An American small town with some big appeal—especially for outdoors types and lake-lovers.
Remember when strangers greeted you with a smile? ...
…and your parents were fine with you playing outside ’til after dark?
Well… that’s this place.
Here, kids swap their button-pushing, screen-time for jumping and swimming. Parents get to unwind, forget about the bills and reconnect—all while knowing the kids are both safe and not bored?
Now that’s quality family time.
Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes and Cadiz KY has been featured in
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Made for Families
THE place to reconnect.
No long line waits. No breaking into 401Ks. Just natural fun.
Things To Do
It’s a small place. Sometimes we have a ton going on. Other times, it’s pretty tame around here.
That’s why people like it. Find a few up-and-coming things on the right.
And then check out our whole list on the calendar page.
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Lake Barkley & Land Between the Lakes
Fall getaways that include the fire pit. Crisp air provided. Bring your own memories.
What Has Fuzzy Antlers, Sugar Water and Lasers?
If you guessed Hyper-Laser-Elk, you’re wrong (close, but still wrong).
But at Land Between the Lakes, you can see real Elk —and real Bison, mesmerizing laser light shows, and hundreds of humming birds at the Nature Station. Pioneer Cabins straight out of the 1800s, kayaks, canoes, and rare wildlife are all here at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Groups Of People, large and small, Love the Lakes
Some favor Rustic. Some love Vintage. Some are drawn to “Modern.”
Whatever the feel you’re after for your next group gathering, the Lake Barkley region is home to the most unique event centers.
From professional and business to weddings to family reunions and conferences into the hundreds, there’s a place that can—not only accommodate your group—but give them a great experience to remember forever.
Bass, Crappie, Catfish...
They're All Hungry
Of the 123,439 lakes in the United States*, Lake Barkley’s size ranks in the top 0.045%. That’s big—58,000 Acres Big—and big enough to host some of the best fishing in the nation, and small enough to still be one of fishing’s best kept secrets.
