As it's likely clear from our website, we are really interested in promoting all of the wonderful places without Kentucky for families to explore and visit. We know that plenty of folks will venture far and wide to find family fun on vacation but we hope to show that there's also an immense amount of interesting places and true natural beauty here in Kentucky that make for outstanding destinations. And, without the cost of airfare and really long drives, it's instantly more affordable.
Recently, we took to I65 to check out Barren River Lake Resort Park. Here are some details we think you'll want to know and will help you plan your visit. This map helps show you the layout. You can test a place out and know if it's a great trip when you think.....would I go back? YES! We want to go back. We were there for two full days and one night. I think you need at least two nights to enjoy it and not feel rushed.
Please go through the slideshow above to see more photos. We have included just a few below.
Lodging
At the resort park, there are four options for lodging and each of them have different benefits and price points. The camping, the lodge rooms, cottages and villas - ranked from least to greatest in terms of cost. We did not tour or experience the camping - so here's a link to more details and reservation info....and a map of the campsites.
Amenities/Activities
Sports
Hiking
There are two hiking trails. We hiked the one through the woods and it was a really nice moderately rigorous hike. We did spot poison ivy (like we do on hikes pretty much anywhere) so be prepared with long pants for hiking! If you want to try out orienteering, they have that too - we didn't have time on our visit to try it.
Remember, you do need a KY fishing license to fish so get one before you go. They do have equipment to loan out at the lodge. We brought our own and found a cove left of the beach. It was a quaint, quiet spot.
Beach
The beach is open in the summer months and provides a shallow walk in area for swimming in the lake. It is roped off and there are bathrooms nearby as well. And, if you just want to pop in for a visit, there's no cost to enjoy a day at the beach. The view from this area is lovely and there's quite a bit of parking.
Marina
While we were there, we did not utilize the marina. However, we did notice that it was really close by for convenience and looked it up online. You can rent boats for the day or even just a few hours.
Dining
Glasgow
If you want to venture off of the state park property and explore town, it's really manageable. There's one main road that goes in and out of the state park back to the highway so you would have a hard time getting lost!
Things we noticed:
- It will take you about 15 minutes to get into town.
- There's an IGA grocery store on the way to the state park so if you need to stop to load up on groceries, it's very convenient.
- Ask the lodge personnel for a list of local restaurants - we noticed a few on our way in and out that looked really good!
- There was a shaved ice place on the way in so if you are visiting in the summer months, that would be a fun stop.
- We are at Freddy's on our way in and it was a delicious, quick stop that we don't have near home. The frozen custard was wonderful and we loved their super skinny cut fries and special sauce.
- There's an indoor fun place called Ralphie's Fun Center. If you have a rainy day during your visit, this would be a good place to check out. I noticed they have daily specials that are pretty good deals.
- They host the Glasgow Highland Games the first weekend in June so if you want to be there during a time of lots of happenings and people around, that's the time to go. And, if you want to avoid that weekend...........it's good to know when it is!
- Cave City attractions are not far away. If you are planning an extended stay, it may be worth a day out and about for a cave tour or zip-lining.
Stephanie
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