Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months
About Walnut Creek
This recreation area is part of [Barren River Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=352&agencyCode=130)
- Managed by: Barren River Lake, USACE
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Scottsville, KY · 36.81037, -86.07524
Things to do:
Boating & paddling
Weather by month
46°27°Jan
51°30°Feb
60°37°Mar
71°45°Apr
79°55°May
87°63°Jun
90°67°Jul
89°65°Aug
83°58°Sep
72°46°Oct
60°36°Nov
50°31°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Walnut Creek from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 20.8 mi
Propane: 22 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 10 mi NW of Fountain Run 3 mi
- Barren River Lake State Park 3.8 mi
- Baileys Point 5.7 mi
- The Narrows 6.5 mi
- Tailwater 6.6 mi
- Beaver Creek 8.5 mi