Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 145 campsites
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-433-7431
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Thanksgiving Update: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park will not be offering the traditional Thanksgiving Buffet this year.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is a 3,518-acre park in Cumberland County, about 10 miles west of Albany.
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 145 campsites, with tent sites.
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
Rooms are available by late afternoon, and a limited number are pet-friendly.
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 | 145 | — |
Camping details from the park
The Mary Ray Oaken Lodge, built of limestone and massive timbers, sits high atop a bluff overlooking the 28,000-acre lake and surrounding woodlands. The 60 guest rooms feature private balconies and patios to enjoy the view from the cliff. Rooms are available by late afternoon, and a limited number are pet-friendly. Lodge room check-out by 11:00 am, local time. April through October, lodge rooms and cabins are available 7 days a week.
November - March, lodge rooms are open Friday & Saturday nights. Lodge closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday and reopens Friday at 11 a.m., only renting rooms on Friday and Saturday nights.
Twenty-four of the 145 camp sites surrounded by a pristine forest have been set aside for campers — horses are welcome. If you don't have a tent or RV, reserve a cabin (with bunk beds and AC). WiFi is not available in the campground.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGolfHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking
Dale Hollow Lake Resort's 3,400 acres give plenty of room for approved mountain bike trails. Bring your own bikes.
Hiking
Over 12 miles of trails are designated as multi-purpose trails, open for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking unless otherwise posted. No motorized uses are allowed. The trails generally follow old logging roads along narrow ridge tops through the park. Most of the trails end at the tips of these ridges, which form peninsulas into Dale Hollow Lake, requiring a return trip on the same trail.
Horseback Riding
12 miles of multi-purpose trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking (unless otherwise posted). Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails.
Motorcycle Ride Trail
The ride starts right here at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park! The Cumberland Valley is known for scenic roads and beautiful views.
Swimming
Swimming
An outdoor lodge pool featuring a sloped entrance and wheelchair lift that is ADA accessible is available for lodge guests only. Campers can enjoy a splash in the well-tended pool inside the campground.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Ample cruising waters are edged with plenty of inlets and dotted with islands. This park marina completed in 2008 boasts nearly 200 slips with state-of-the-art facilities, including a ship's store and fuel dock. Recreational boats as well as fishing boats are welcome and may be rented by the day. The ship's store will carry Dale Hollow Lake souvenir items and the latest in boating gear and apparel. Questions about the marina? Call (270) 433-6600. A gradually sloping concrete launching ramp is available. There are two lots for parking trailers.
Fishing
Fishing
The fishing season is year-round, and they're biting every day! Crappie, bream, muskie, walleye, trout, catfish, and five species of bass -- largemouth, smallmouth, white, Kentucky, and rock -- have given Dale Hollow Lake undisputed honor as a top fishing spot in the country. This lake held the world record smallmouth bass and the state record muskie. Dale Hollow Lake, formed by backing up Tennessee's Obey River in 1943, has 620 miles of shoreline. There are plenty of shoals, small tributaries, and clean, clear water to encourage healthy fish growth. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Ask at the lodge desk about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
The park features a nautical-themed 18-hole mini golf course with flowing water throughout and bridges that allow you to cross over the stream to sink your putt! The ADA-accessible course will re-open Memorial Day weekend. Hours are 8:30 am - 5 pm Sunday through Thursday and 8:30 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday. Price is $6/adult, $4/child (5-11), and 4 & under FREE.
An outdoor lodge pool featuring a sloped entrance and wheelchair lift that is ADA accessible is available for lodge guests only. Campers can enjoy a splash in the well-tended pool inside the campground.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717 - Nearest town
- Albany — about 10 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.6388, -85.2982
- Phone
- 270-433-7431
- jenny.boils@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 29, 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