Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
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- Take the family to swim at our beautiful sandy beach.
- Hike the Lake Trail, Clifty Creek Trail, or Indian Bluff Trail.
- Explore the lake by canoe, kayak, pedal boat, and stand up paddleboard.
- Stroll across the Dam and bring your fishing pole.
- Remember to take your photo with amazing views from Fisherman's Rock.
Basketball: Enjoy a day of competition on our basketball/tennis court. Overnight guests may check out sporting equipment.
Birding: Request a table at the restaurant by the birdfeeders and watch birds while you dine or hike the Lake Trail for many birding opportunities year-round. For eBird species information, CLICK HERE.
Boating (canoes, kayaks, pedal boats): Visit the boat dock to rent pedal boats, rowboats, canoes, and kayaks (open seasonally). Motorboats are restricted from Pennyrile Lake; however, Lake Beshear is located four miles from the lodge and allows motorboats.
Fishing: Pennyrile Lake is home to Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass. Loaner fishing gear may be borrowed from the front desk or boat dock. A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase a license online at KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Plan your fishing trip and improve your success with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources fishing forecast. Click here to view.
Gift Shop: The gift shop offers a large selection of Kentucky handcrafts and souvenirs.
Golf: Test your skills on the regulation 18-hole golf course. A pro-shop, riding carts, pull carts, and rental clubs are available. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. For more info about golf packages and online tee times, CLICK HERE.
Hiking Trails: Seven trails, rated from easy to difficult, loop around the lake and through the forest areas.
Horseback Riding: A 1.25-mile horse trail near the horse campground connects riders to the 40+ miles of horseback riding trails on the adjacent Pennyrile State Forest.
Horseshoes: There is a horseshoe pit between the mini-golf course and the amphitheater. Equipment is available to borrow from the camp store.
Miniature Golf: Play a round of miniature golf on an 18-hole course ($). Special group rates are available for groups of 20 or more.
Picnicking: Grills are available at picnic shelters, along with tables. Shelters are available for rent up to one year in advance by contacting the park.
Playgrounds: Playgrounds are located throughout the park.
Swimming/Beach: Enjoy sand between your toes and the gentle waves of Pennyrile Lake at the beach. The beach and pool are only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Tennis: Enjoy a day of competition on our basketball/tennis court. Overnight guests may check out equipment.