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KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK, KY

Status: Closed through Fri Mar 19 2010
Max reservation window: Wed Feb 09 2011

Description

Kenlake State Resort Park is a polished vacation and business retreat in the heart of one of the nation's finest outdoor recreation areas. The resort is only minutes away from Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area. Kenlake is located on the mid-west shore of Kentucky Lake and a perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Amphitheater
  • Bath House
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating, Jon (Paddle)
  • Boating, Power
  • Botanical Garden
  • Cabins
  • Campground Host
  • Camping improved site
  • Cottages
  • Dining
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing reservoir
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Gardens, Botanical Displ
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Horseshoes
  • Information Center
  • Jet Skiing
  • Jogging/Running
  • Laundry
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Marina
  • Meeting Space
  • Moorage
  • Motel
  • Musical Performances
  • Newspapers
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Rent Bicycles
  • Rent Fishing Equipment
  • Rent Jet Skis
  • Rentals, Boat, Jon (paddle)
  • Rentals, Boat, Motorized
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Retail-Supplies
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Shuttle Service
  • Sightseeing
  • Skiing - Water
  • Sunbathing
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Trails Hiking/Walking easy
  • Volleyball
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Reservoir
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • area attraction
Less Than 1 Mile
  • ATM/ Cash Machine
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Grocery stores
  • Town
Within 10 Miles
  • ATM (available in Lodge Lobby)
  • Churches
  • Cultural Activities
  • Cultural-sites / Exhibits
  • Horse Rentals
  • Horse Stalls
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Study
  • Outfitter
  • Propane
  • Scenic driving routes
  • Shopping
  • Stargazing
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • interpretive trail
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Airport
  • Antiquing
  • Emergency Services
  • Hospital
  • Kennel
  • Maintenance, vehicle
  • Mall
  • Mantenance, RV/Camper
  • Medical Clinic
  • Sail Boating

Alerts and Important Information

Please note: There is road construction in the Land Between the Lakes Area, while the construction is not effecting the park itself, noise from the construction area may be heard across the lake at our campground.

All campers must register at the Entrance Gate and shall remain on their assigned site unless permission is granted by gate attendant. Check out time is 1:00pm.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Fires are restricted to fire boxes and must be attended at all times.
Vehicles must display car pass or visitor pass.
Quiet time begins at 11:00pm.

Please note:

  • The maximum reservation window is 12 months in advance to the date.
  • New Inventory is made available when the call center opens.
  • There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks.
  • There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park.
  • The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night.
  • Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
  • Customer service is authorized to fill in any empty spaces caused by the 2-night weekend stay rule.
  • Please note the following:

  • Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.
  • Parks prohibits the importation firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in an effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds. http://parks.ky.gov/regulations/firewood.htm
  • Please note that the Kentucky Department of Parks permits the use of non-licensed vehicles in campgrounds, including golf carts, only by those individuals with a disability. This policy will be enforced for the safety of all guests.
  • Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. Each additional adult is $5.00 per night will be collected upon arrival at the park.
  • Water and electric service at most sites are several feet from the site itself. Customers need to have a water hose and a heavy duty extension cord.
  • Getting There:

    Kenlake State Resort Park
    542 Kenlake Road
    Hardin KY 42048

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    36.77167, -88.13778

    Kenlake State Resort Park is located at the intersection of US 68 & US 80 in Aurora, KY, forty (40) miles southeast of Paducah, KY. Arriving from the north, take Interstate 24 to the Purchase Parkway (exit 25) south to Draffenville, KY (exit 47). Take US 68 south 17 mi. to Kenlake. From the east, take Interstate 24 west to Cadiz, KY (exit 65). Take US 68/80 west 25 mi. to Kenlake

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Information: (270)474-2211

    Special Events:

      The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

    • Little Spooky Spooks Saturday October 31, 2009 Kenlake Campground Spooky Spooks Festival 7:00 p.m. Dress up in your costume and come join us at Kenlake State Resort Park's Campground as we celebrate Halloween. Make a unique craft, see spooky animals. hunt for a 1,000 Halloween Eggs with prizes and candy! Refreshments will be available Weekend is pay for one night of camping & get the next night FREE! Enter our Best Decorated Campsite Contest, 1st. place will receive a gift from our Gift Shop All ages Welcome For more info, please call the Recreation Department at Kenlake State Resort Park at ext. 2134 or 1-800-235-0143 from Oct 30 2009 to Oct 31 2009