Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Available Activities

Hiking
Camping
Swimming
Fishing
Boating
Golfing

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

South-Central Kentucky’s Lake Resort

Barren River is a full-service resort park on a 10,000-acre lake with lodge, marina, golf, and beach. Easy drive from Bowling Green and Nashville.

Lodging

Type	Details
Lodge	51 rooms, restaurant
Cottages	22 units
Campsites	99 sites with hookups

Reserve: parks.ky.gov or (866) 462-8853.

Lake

10,000-acre lake with marina and boat rentals. Excellent bass fishing!

Is there a lodge restaurant?

Yes! The Driftwood Restaurant in the lodge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with lake views.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026