Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Barren River Lake adventure.
Discover Barren River Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Kentucky, you have never looked better. Sprawled out just southeast from Bowling Green, this lush, and actually green, countryside embraces Barren River Lake, a 10,000-acre batch of pristine water ready for all sorts of kayaking, jet-skiing, and fishing. And speaking of green, did we mention the perfectly trimmed 18-hole golf course, or the grassy well-kept campsites and the nature trails overflowing with ferns? Yeah, it’s sounding better every second, isn’t it? Even if you want to get your competitive spirit goin’, they’ve got tennis, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard, playgrounds for the kids and a fitness room for pumping iron. For a short trip off-books, drive up to Mammoth Cave National Park, where you can see the longest cave system in the world. If you make it to Barren River Lake in June, you’ll stumble into the Glasgow Highland Games, a huge festival celebrating all things Scottish! With thousands of people flocking here every year, you’ll see why this Kentucky gem is a keeper.
The ideal time to visit Barren River Lake State Resort Park is during the spring and fall, when mild temperatures create perfect conditions for outdoor activities. Summer brings warmth and a full bloom of park life, but also crowds. Winters can be chilly, offering a peaceful solitude for those who brave the cooler weather.