Attention: Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.

Attention: Due to weather, Kentucky State Parks cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources at our campgrounds during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible. Please contact the park directly for available resources if traveling during months that are conducive to freezing temperatures.

PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, KY

861 Ratings

Facility Information

Description

The park is situated in the middle of 14,000 plus acres of forest. We have a 56 acre lake with pedal boats and row boats. There are miles of hiking ...[more]

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.

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.

This Campground is in Central Time zone.

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.
Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
The horse park campground cannot guarantee satellite reception at each campsite
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. 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

Pennyrile Forest has a rustic stone and wood lodge with 24 lodge rooms a 200 seat dining room that has a view of the lake, There are pedal boat and row boat rentals, miles of hiking trails, tennis and basketball courts and a 18 hole golf course. There is also a beach so the kids can play in the sand. It is also patroled by our Park Ranger ready to answer almost any question you may have.

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.** http://parks.ky.gov/regulations/firewood.htm

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Overview

Description

The park is situated in the middle of 14,000 plus acres of forest. We have a 56 acre lake with pedal boats and row boats. There are miles of hiking trails that meander through the forest. It is a great place to get back to nature. We also have an 18 hole golf course, tennis and basketball court, and a lodge with a full service dinning room.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

18 Hole Miniature Golf
Amphitheater
Basketball Net/Court
Bath House
Bathhouse, Storm Shelter
Bicycle Riding
Bird Watching
Boating, Pedal
Cable Tv
Cafe/Restaurant
Camp Store
Camper's Appreciation Weekend
Camping, Tent
Canoe Rental
Catering
Concession
Dock, Boat
Dump Station
Dumpster
Emergency Services
Fire Rings
First Aid Supplies
Fishing
Flower Viewing
Gift/Souvenir Shop
Golf
Grills
Group Camping
Group/Community facility
Hiking

Hotel
Jogging/Running
Kayak Rentals
Lake
Laundry
Lodging, Cabins
Paddle Boat Rentals
Parking
Photography
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Ranger Station
Recreation Programs
Recreation Shelter
Restaurant
Retail, Ice
Scenic driving routes
Shelters
Sightseeing
Stargazing
Sunbathing
Swimming - Lake
Tennis Court
Trails, Mountain Bike
Trails,Equestrain
Volleyball
Volleyball Net
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Less Than 1 Mile

Camping, Equestrian

Greater Than 1 Mile

Hunting

Retail, Firewood

Within 10 Miles

Cash Machine / ATM
Churches
Convenience Store
Fuel, Vehicles

Grocery store
Retail, Bait &Tackle
Town

Greater Than 10 Miles

Boating

Hospital

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.07222, -87.65611
37°4'20"N, 87°39'22"W

Pennyrile Forest is located in Western Kentucky. From the Western Kentucky Parkway take exit 24 to Hwy 109 south and follow to Pennyrile entrance about 7 miles outside Dawson Springs.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd
Dawson Springs KY 42408

Phone Number:

Information: (270)797-3421

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