Cannot speak for Barkley, but Reelfoot is great. I will say this though, if your boat is already set up for crappie fishing, that is a major advantage. The boats you get at Reelfoot are Jon boats. Tiller steer w/o trolling motor. Blue Bank is the only place to stay. The back deck is what you really pay for. So, although I go to Reelfoot every year, I would go to Barkley with my own boat if it were already setup. Just my 2 cents.