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BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, KY

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Description

After a day exploring the caves at Mammoth Cave National Park, enjoy the above-ground delights to be found at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. The lodge and cottages curve around the 10,000-acre lake, providing spectacular views of sunsets. In addition to boating and fishing, the resort features an 18-hole golf course, horseback riding, tennis courts, a beach, a pool, and a paved trail for hiking and biking.

Geography:

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is located in Barren County, Kentucky, and opened in 1965.

Recreation:

Barren River Lake has an abundance of largemouth, white, and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish. The lake's marina has over 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a launching ramp, rental boats including double-decker pontoons, ski pontoons, jon boats, and kayaks. A swimming pool near the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests. A public beach, with a bathhouse complex, is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. The resort has four miles of woodland trails for nature study. The entire family will enjoy guided trail rides that depart every hour, seasonally. A lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts, with rental sports equipment, are popular, and the park also hosts daily summer activities and year-round special events, with a trained recreation director. An 18-hole, regulation golf course with a fully equipped pro shop, riding carts, and rental clubs, rounds out this park's many activity options.

Facilities:

Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, Louie B. Nunn Lodge overlooks the beautiful 10,000-acre lake and has 51 rooms with full amenities. In addition, the park's 22 two-bedroom, two-bath cottages have tableware, cooking utensils, and linens provided, with fresh linen available daily. Several cottages are near the lake, while other cottages are nestled in the woods. Looking to sleep closer to nature? Let the sounds of the outdoors lull you to sleep in the 99-site campground. Utility hookups are available, and a dump station, showers, restrooms are offered and boat ramp. The 146-seat dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two shelters with rest rooms (rental available), picnic tables, and grills are located near the main entrance to the park. Playgrounds are located in the lodge, cottage, and camping areas. Meeting facilities include two private dining rooms, seating 32 and 20 an executive conference room that seats 20, a large meeting room that seats 75, and a banquet room that accommodates 224-400. There is also a gift shop.

Nearby Attractions:

Visit the nearby Bridgadoon State Nature Preserve, located in Barren County, adjacent to the Barren River Reservoir. 45 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park, Dinosar World and other tourist attractions.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Admin Service, Copying
Admin Service, Faxing
Basketball
Bathhouse
Biking
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating
Campers Appreciation
Camping, Improved Site
Cottages
Dining
Dock, Boat
Dump Station
Fire Rings
Fishing
Fishing Lake
Flower Viewing
Fuel, Boats
Golf
Grills
Handicap Access
Hiking
Hiking Moderate
Hiking Trail
Horseback Riding
Information Center
Jogging/Running
Laundry
Lodging, Cabins
Marina

Meeting Hall
Motel
Newspapers
Officer/Ranger Station
Parking
Photography
Picnic Area
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Playground
Program, Recreational
Programs, Nature
Recreation Programs
Rent Boats
Rent Fishing Equipment
Restaurant
Restrooms
Retail, Ice
Retail, Snacks
Retail, Store/Gift Shop
Shelters
Showers
Skiing - Water
Swimming - Lake
Tennis
Tennis Court
Trails, Bicycle
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Volleyball
Walking

Less Than 1 Mile

Convient store - Bait, tackle
Fuel, Vehicles

Retail, Firewood

Within 10 Miles

ATM / Cash Machine
First Aid Station

Propane
Supermarket, Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese

Greater Than 10 Miles

Antiquing
Cave Exploring/Spelunking
Culture
Emergency Services
Historic Sites
Hospital

Mall
Medical Clinic
Retail, Supplies
Seasonal Festivals
Town

Alerts and Important Information

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. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

This Campground is in Central Time zone.
*Park is open March 28 through October 31.*

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.

Park is open March 15 through November 15.

The Beach will be open Memorial Day through Labor Day (if not flooded or drought).

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 of 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. Click on the link for more information https://parks.ky.gov/firewood-policy

Golf carts are allowed in the campground by purchasing a permit at check-in. Permits are $25 for the week or $100 for the calendar year. Annual permits can be used at all Kentucky State Park campgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.

Notes

Barren River Lake State Resort Park campground is not part of the Corps of Engineers. The State Park does not take reservations for Bailey's Point or the Narrow's.tents is the max allowed.

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. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

**Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds. Click on the link for more information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK
1149 State Park Rd
Lucas KY 42156-9709

Phone Number:

Information: (270)646-2151