Barren River Lake State Resort Park | |
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Location in
Kentucky Location in
United States | |
Type | Kentucky state park |
Location | Barren County, Kentucky |
Coordinates | 36°51′56″N 86°04′09″W / 36.86556°N 86.06917°W |
Area | 2,187 acres (885 ha) |
Created | 1965 [1] |
Operated by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
Open | All year |
Website | Official website |
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 1,053-acre (426 ha) park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County. [2] Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created with the building of a 146-foot-high (45 m) dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begun in 1960. It covers approximately 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) and has 141 miles (227 km) of shoreline. [1] The park was dedicated in 1965. [3]
Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bass ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake in 1991. [4] The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and big channel catfish. [3]
The lake also includes 4 marinas to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the 1-mile (1.6 km) Lewis Hill Trail [3] which is also known as the Connell Nature Trail. [5] Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course. [3]
The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to Glasgow's Highland Games, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition. [3]
Barren River Lake State Resort Park | |
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Location in
Kentucky Location in
United States | |
Type | Kentucky state park |
Location | Barren County, Kentucky |
Coordinates | 36°51′56″N 86°04′09″W / 36.86556°N 86.06917°W |
Area | 2,187 acres (885 ha) |
Created | 1965 [1] |
Operated by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
Open | All year |
Website | Official website |
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 1,053-acre (426 ha) park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County. [2] Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created with the building of a 146-foot-high (45 m) dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begun in 1960. It covers approximately 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) and has 141 miles (227 km) of shoreline. [1] The park was dedicated in 1965. [3]
Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bass ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake in 1991. [4] The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and big channel catfish. [3]
The lake also includes 4 marinas to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the 1-mile (1.6 km) Lewis Hill Trail [3] which is also known as the Connell Nature Trail. [5] Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course. [3]
The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to Glasgow's Highland Games, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition. [3]