Kenlake State Resort Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-474-2211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Kenlake’s campground is closed for renovations.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Marshall County, about 14 miles northeast of Murray, Kenlake State Resort Park covers about 1,584 acres.
The park supports historic sites, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Camping
Gracious hospitality is the tradition at the Kenlake Lodge. With views of Kentucky Lake, this 48-room hotel is a destination for the entire family. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out is by 11 a.m., local time. The park also has 34 cottages. Each cottage has a fully furnished kitchen. Cottage check-out is at 10:00 a.m.
Kenlake’s campground for the 2025 season will be closed for renovation.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Trail | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Chickasaw Trail | 1 mi | — | — |
| Coach Lester G. Mimms Trail | 2 mi | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking
Kenlake has nature trails through wooded terrain, which may be hiked singularly or combined for a longer distance. The Cherokee Trail is 0.7 miles, the Chickasaw Trail is 1 mile, and the Coach Lester G. Mimms Trail is 2 miles.
Swimming
Swimming
Refresh yourself on a hot day with an exhilarating swim. A swimming pool behind the lodge is available for lodge and cottage guests seasonally. There is no swimming area in the lake waters or beach on the lake.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Nothing can compare to a day on beautiful Kentucky Lake. Kenlake Marina offers, covered slips, transient slips, and breakfast, lunch and dinner around! The marina is equipped with 16 open slips, 169 covered slips, and 890 feet of new transient dockage to accommodate boats up to 100 feet. A launching ramp is available as well as a Marina store with gas and diesel and a restaurant open daily.
Fishing
Fishing
Cast away your cares at Kentucky Lake! The fishing opportunities are endless with scores of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel and blue catfish, crappie, and sauger. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Ask at the park about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 542 Kenlake Rd.
Hardin, KY 42048 - Nearest town
- Murray — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.7598, -88.1384
- Phone
- 270-474-2211
- tonya.etherington@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 22, 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