Barren River Lake State Resort Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 101 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov(270) 646-2151
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure We are currently under renovations projects.All Lodge Rooms, Villas, & Cottages, Lodge and Dining are CLOSED.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Barren County, about 13 miles southwest of Glasgow, Barren River Lake State Resort Park covers about 1,124 acres.
Visitors come for golf, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Camping is available: 101 campsites, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage (CLICK HERE for pet policy information).
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging & Camping | 101 | Electric/water availableShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
The Louie B Nunn Lodge is under major renovation construction during the 2026 season! Enjoy a good night's rest in the Louie B. Nunn Lodge, overlooking the 10,000-acre lake. Lodge rooms have lake-facing balconies with patio furniture and Wi-Fi access. Try out a two-bedroom, two-bath cabin or upgrade to a villa with a gas fireplace. Accommodations are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out is 11 a.m., local time, and cottage/villa check-out is 10 a.m. No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage (CLICK HERE for pet policy information).
The campground has 101 sites. Utility hookups are available. A dump station and two central service buildings with showers and restrooms are offered. Find additional campsite information, photos of campsites, and make reservations HERE! The campground is open mid-March through mid-November.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGolfHikingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking
Bike & Hiking Trail: a two-and-a-half-mile loop, paved, begins at the golf course entrance near the lodge, restrooms available near Highland Field.
Hiking
Explore the four self-guided trails at the park. The Bicycle & Hiking Trail is a two-and-a-half-mile paved loop.
Swimming
Swimming
A swimming pool near the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Barren River has boat launches available for the public in the campground and a boat launch with a courtesy dock next to the marina. The marina at the state dock has 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a launching ramp, and boat rentals available. Marina telephone: 270-646-2357. Website: barrenriverstatedock.com.
Fishing
Fishing
Barren River Lake is unsurpassed for fishing pleasure. Don't have fishing equipment? No problem! Ask at the park front desk or recreation office about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1149 State Park Road
Lucas, KY 42156 - Nearest town
- Glasgow — about 13 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.8654, -86.0692
- Phone
- (270) 646-2151
- carlet.hagan@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 2, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology