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Description
Location: Land Between the Lakes, Trigg County, Kentucky, Road 134 GPS: N 36 51’ 35.51” W 88 00’ 46.47” Directions to Access Point: Beginning at I-24, travel south on the Woodlands Trace Scenic Byway; turn left onto Road 135; turn right on Road 134. Amenities: Courtesy dock and trash removal; Potable water and snacks are available at Energy Lake Campground. Camping is available, including cabins, March – November at Energy Lake Campground. Reservations available. Kayak and canoe rentals are available at Energy Lake Campground May – November. Parking: 20 gravel spaces Restrictions: No camping. Safety: Wear your life jacket. Know your skills and limits. Wind and weather can create dangerous conditions. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Plan to “Pack it in; pack it out!” East from Energy Dam 3.3 miles east and south by the water trail to the Shaw Branch access point. Safety: Be aware of the wind and weather forecast. Time Allotment: 1 hour, 45 minutes Trail Description: The trail leads you along the southern shoreline of Crooked Creek Bay, to the head of Shaw Branch and to the Shaw Branch access point. Wildlife Viewing: Fall and Winter: Look for great opportunities to see large flocks of pelicans. Cultural Features: Natural Features: Fishing Information: Spring and Summer: Area near Shaw Branch famous for catfish. North from Energy Dam 6.6 miles north by the water trail to the Shelly Hill Landing access point. Safety: Be aware of the wind and weather forecast. Time Allotment: 3 hours, 30 minutes Trail Description: The trail takes you along the northern shoreline of Crooked Creek Bay, north through several small bays, into and out of Jake Fork Bay and into Taylor Bay to the Shelly Hill Landing access point. Wildlife Viewing: Spring and Summer: Look for nesting Osprey and Eagles, beaver activity, and shoreline wildflowers. Cultural Features: Natural Features: Fishing Information:Location & Directions
- Body of Water: Lake Barkley
- Coordinates: 36.85955760, -88.01331729
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Amenities
- Launch Point
- Paid Parking
- Free Parking
- Year-Round Bathrooms
- Seasonal Bathrooms
- Permit Required
- Drinking Water
- Food Available
- Boat Ramp
- Campsites
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hazard
- Free Lunch
- Free Parking
- Boat Ramp
- Campsites
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hazard
- Free Lunch
- Free Parking
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