Boating and Lodging Deal at Barren River

If you’re thinking about getting a little boating in before summer ends, Barren River Lake State Resort Park has a great deal for you.

Rent a pontoon boat for all day for $175 plus tax and the park will throw in a lodge room for free. The lodging offer is good for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights with the boat use for the following day. The park is also offering a two-night package with the use of the boat for two days for an additional $150 plus tax.

The park also has overnight packages that include a john-boat for fishing or ski-boats.

The offer is good through Oct. 15, 2010 and does not include holidays. Gas is not included. The offer is based on availability. To view the coupon, visit http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/ and click on “Summer Boating Offer.”

Barren River Lake State Resort Park near Glasgow has a lodge, cottages, Driftwood Restaurant, golf course, fitness center, gift shop, fishing, picnic areas and hiking trails. The resort is located 44 miles southeast of Bowling Green. Take I-65 to the Cumberland Parkway east, to US 31E south.

For more information and to make reservations. Call 1-800-325-0057.

Barren River Lake: Up Close and Personal

Barren River Lake Kentucky

Barren River Lake Info:

The name “Barren,” in Barren River Lake, can be traced back to the days of the early pioneers. They called the area that is now Barren River Lake State Park “The Barrens.” Why? Because the area often appeared barren thanks to Indians who periodically burned the vegetation to provide grasslands. These grasslands attracted grazing buffalo. Given the fact that this is a personal favorite animal, I’m going to pretend that the Native Americans were interested in the buffalo solely as pets.

Archaeologists prove that there were apparently several large Indian settlements near Barren River.

Fishermen (and women) absolutely love Barren River Lake. With an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white, and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish, few go home empty handed.

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is located in a prime location for tourists: near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!

To read more about Barren River Lake State Resort Park, read our review HERE.  You’ll also find valuable information and up to date news on Kentucky State Parks Web Site  (this link will take you directly to Barren River Lake State Resort Park’s page).

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Simply put, Barren River Lake State Resort Park, and its surrounding region, is Kentucky showing off.  The longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave, is located just 27 miles northwest of beautiful Barren River.

Barren River Lake Resort Park is a water-lover’s paradise and, with an abundance of large mouth, white and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish, it’s a fisherman’s (or woman’s!) dream come true.

Love boating?  The beautiful 10,000 acre Barren River Lake features 100 open slips, a launching ramp, rental fishing boats, pontoons, deck boats, and john boats.

A swimming pool is provided for exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests, and there is even a public beach and bathhouse.

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Cottages

22 stylish and contemporary cottages each include two bedrooms and two bathrooms.  Each boasts a clear view of the beautiful lake and come with tableware, cooking utensils, and linens.  Fresh linens are available daily.  Cottages are available by late afternoon, check out by 11 am.

The Louie B. Nunn Lodge

The lodge is surrounded by rolling, tree covered hills and overlooks Barren River Lake.  The lodge includes 51 rooms and offers full amenities.  A gift shop features a large selection of Kentucky handcrafts and souvenirs.

Rooms are available by late afternoon, check out by noon,  Central Time.

Meeting Rooms

A variety of meeting facilities are available.  For small group dining, there are two private dining rooms that seat 32 and 20.  The Thistle Room seats 33 guests, the Tartan Room seats 75, and the Highland Room accommodates up to 400 guests.

Camping

The beautiful campgrounds are available for use from April 1 – October 31.  The 99-site campground features utility hookups, a dump station, and two central service buildings with showers and restrooms.

Check out by 1 pm.

Restaurant

Kentucky’s infamous cuisine can be enjoyed in the 146-seat dining room.  Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all served by a courteous staff who embody the phrase Southern Hospitality.

GolfBarren River Lake State Resort Park Golf

Barren River Lake State Resort Park includes an 18 hole regulation golf course with pro shop, riding carts, and rental clubs.

Horse Stables

Guided trail rides through the park.  Open Memorial Day – Labor Day.

Nature Trails

4 miles of beautiful wooded trails, 1-1/2 mile paved trail – easy to moderate level.

Swimming

Swimming pool for exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests, plus a public beach and bathhouse.

Boating

100 open slips, 149 covered slips, launching ramp, rental fishing boats, pontoons, deck boats, and john boats.

Special Events

February:  Buffalo Night

June:  Glasgow Highland Games

October:  Spookout Weekend!

Nearby Cities

Glasgow – 11.28 miles SE

Bowling Green – 40.79 miles SE

Louisville – 106.05 miles S

Nashville, TN - 102.69 miles N

For More Information:

Contact

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

1149 State Park Road

Lucas, KY 42156-9709

Phone: (270)646-2151

Lodge Reservations: 1-800-325-0057

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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