Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-362-4271
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Marshall County, about 7 miles southeast of Calvert City, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park covers about 1,456 acres.
Popular activities here are golf, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers 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
The park is pet-friendly, and camping is seasonal.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Enjoy the panoramic views as soon as you step into the lobby. The Village Inn (main lodge) offers 72 rooms with a private patio or balcony. The Village Green Lodge, located on the golf course, can be rented for groups, weddings, and family reunions. Sixty-one cottages are also available. Lodging is available by late afternoon. Check out by 11 a.m., local time. The park is pet-friendly, and camping is seasonal.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingGolfHikingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Kentucky Dam Village is located approximately 12 miles from the north entrance of the Land Between the Lakes where more than 200 miles of trails and abandoned roads meander through the backwoods, fields, and alongside peaceful lakeshores.
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming is available at one of the few "public-access" sand beaches on Kentucky Lake. Adjacent to the walking/biking path across Kentucky Dam, it is open seasonally from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. with a pavilion and beach volleyball courts. An outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the lodge is for the use of lodge and cottage guests only.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Kentucky Dam Marina features overnight dockage, rental fishing boats, pontoon boats, and ski boats. It is open seasonally. Contact the marina directly for pricing at (270) 362-8386 or visit www.kydammarina.com.
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing enjoyment never ceases at Kentucky Dam Village! With an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky, and white bass, bluegill, channel and blue catfish, crappie, and sauger, Kentucky Lake is the perfect year-round vacation spot for the avid angler!
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
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
- 166 Upper Village Drive
Gilbertsville, KY 42044 - Nearest town
- Calvert City — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.9970, -88.2859
- Phone
- 270-362-4271
- scot.ratzlaff@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 4, 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