State Resort Park

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Greenup County, KentuckyAbout 3,440 acresEstablished 1970

Also known as Greenbo State Resort Park

Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Camping
75 campsites
Official site
parks.ky.gov(606) 473-7324

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Greenup County, about 9 miles west of Flatwoods, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park covers about 3,440 acres.

Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Overnight options include 75 campsites, with tent sites.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
StoreSun9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Mon9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Tue9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Wed9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Thu9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Fri9 a.m. – 6 p.m.—
Sat9 a.m. – 6 p.m.—
StoreSun9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Thu9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Fri9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Sat9 a.m. – 4 p.m.—
Official wording

Marina Store Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM **Hours November 1st - November 15th***

Marina Store Hours: Sunday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday -CLOSED Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM **Marina Store Will be Closed for the Season Starting November 16th*** Large Pontoons Pricing: $60/hour, $140/4 hours, $200/8 Regular Pontoons: $50/hour, $125/4 hours, $185/8 hours John Boats: $20/hour, $50/4 hours, $85/8 hours Canoes: $20/Hour $45/4 hours, $75/8 hours Kayaks: $15/hour, $35/4 hours, $60/8 hours

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed

Pets are allowed if restrained. Limited pet friendly rooms are available. No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Lodging & Camping75Electric/water availableShowers—
Camping details from the park

The 36-room fieldstone lodge at this resort is named in honor of Jesse Hilton Stuart (1906-1984), Poet Laureate and native of Greenup County. Peruse Stuart’s works and personal mementos in the lodge reading room. Most of the rooms feature private patios and balconies overlooking beautiful Greenbo Lake. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11 a.m., local time. Limited pet friendly rooms are available. No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage. Lodging Days Available: Sunday Night - Closed Monday Night - Closed Tuesday Night - Closed Wednesday Night - Closed Thursday Night - Open Friday Night - Open Saturday Night - Open Campground is Now OPEN after Water and Electric Renovations! The campground features 75 RV sites and four year-round 4 horseback camping sites. Two dumping stations, two central service buildings with showers and restrooms, and a grocery store guarantee camping convenience. No WiFi available at this time. Click here to watch a video from the TV series RV There Yet? featuring Greenbo Lake State Park.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHorseback ridingGolfPicnickingSwimmingSnorkeling and scubaCamping

Trails

Biking Sixteen miles of moderate to difficult trails provide the perfect opportunity for mountain bikers to enjoy the scenery of beautiful Greenbo Forest. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trails. Hiking The trails provide the perfect opportunity for hikers, mountain bikers, and horsemen to enjoy the scenery of beautiful Greenbo Forest. Self-guided trails provide 33 miles of easy-to-difficult hiking or marked for multi-use. Horseback Riding Two multi-use trails provide 24 miles of opportunities for equestrians. Kayaking: Kayaks are available for rental at the marina from April through October.

Swimming

Swimming Pools Lodge Pool-Closed for the season A swimming pool adjacent to the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge guests. A community pool features a water slide and a children’s area with a rain tree is located next to the lake (swimming is not allowed in the lake). Community Pool-Closed for the season. Both the Lodge and Community Pool are Open Seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Boating and paddling

Boating The marina store offers 25 open slips, rental pontoon boats, canoes, and motorboats. No jet skis are allowed on the lake. The whole lake is idle only, and all boaters must observe no-wake speeds. Fishing pier and boat ramp for launching boats are open. ***Hours Through October 31st*** Canoeing Canoes can be rented at the park marina, open spring through fall. Call the park for more information.

Fishing

Fishing Cast away your cares at Greenbo Lake! This 225-acre lake is home to two state largemouth bass records! The lake also holds large bluegill, crappie, catfish, and trout. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Stop by the marina and ask about the fishing loaner program where overnight guests can check out FREE equipment.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Playground
  • Park or camp store

Water

  • Swimming pool
  • Marina or boat slips
  • Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)

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.

Getting there

Address
965 Lodge Road
Greenup, KY 41144
Nearest town
Flatwoods — about 9 mi west (straight line)
Coordinates
38.4806, -82.8758
Phone
(606) 473-7324
Email
cassandra.roark@ky.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Sources and freshness

“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

Report a correction for this park