Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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- Boat or fish for catfish, bluegill, bass, and crappie on Barren River Lake.
- Play our beautiful award-winning 18-hole golf course.
- Relax on the patio and watch the sunset over the lake.
- Explore one of our nature trails with wildflowers and wildlife.
- Enjoy an exhilarating stroll on a paved walking trail.
Basketball
A lighted basketball court located by the lodge is a great place to shoot some hoops with an amazing lake overlook just outside the court. A half-court is also available in the campground during camping season. Overnight guests may check out sports equipment at the recreation office in the lodge.
Biking
Bike & Hiking Trail: a two-and-a-half-mile loop, paved, begins at the golf course entrance near the lodge, restrooms available near Highland Field.
Birding
Barren River State Resort Park offers year-round birding opportunities. For the latest eBird species sightings, click HERE.
Boating
Barren River has boat launches available for the public in the campground and a boat launch with a courtesy dock next to the marina. The marina at the state dock has 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a launching ramp, and boat rentals available. Marina telephone: 270-646-2357. Website: https://barrenriverstatedock.com/.
Fishing
Barren River Lake is unsurpassed for fishing pleasure. A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase a license online at KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Don't have fishing equipment? No problem! Ask at the park front desk or recreation office about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
Gift Shop
For mementos of your visit, browse The Barren Collection gift shop. The shop carries an array of local and Kentucky-made crafts and souvenirs, including items for the entire family.
Golf
A fully equipped pro shop, riding carts, and rental clubs are available. 18-hole Golf packages are available. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. For course information CLICK HERE or call the pro shop at 1-800-295-1876.
Hiking
Explore the four self-guided trails at the park. The Bicycle & Hiking Trail is a two-and-a-half-mile paved loop.
Orienteering
Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers two permanent orienteering courses. A beginners' course covering 1.6 km featuring 9 controls (checkpoints) and an intermediate course covering 3.9 km featuring 16 controls, both in a wooded setting.
Picnicking
Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with family and friends at one of the 2 uncovered picnic areas or rent one of the seven onsite picnic shelters for a family party. Depending on location, shelters may have access to nearby restrooms, playgrounds, and sports fields.
Playgrounds
There are three playgrounds open year-round on the park where kids can run and have fun. There are also 2 seasonal playgrounds at the campground and beach.
Shuffleboard
A shuffleboard court is located near the lodge. Overnight guests may check out equipment at the front desk or recreation office.