Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Also known as Lake Barkley State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 79 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-924-1131
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 3,303 acres, Lake Barkley State Resort Park lies in Trigg County, about 18 miles south of Princeton.
Things to do include golf, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Camping is available: 79 campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging & Camping Season: year-round | 79 | — |
Camping details from the park
Located near Land Between the Lakes, the Lake Barkley lodge provides lake views from the private balconies of most of the 120 rooms and four suites. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11 a.m. local time. The park also has 13 cottages and is open year-round. There are 79 sites at the campground, which is open seasonally from April 1 – November 1.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGolfHikingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking
Seven miles of trails are open for mountain biking, with many more trails available at nearby Land Between the Lakes.
Hiking
Enjoy the beauty surrounding Lake Barkley on a hiking trail, providing 9 miles of nature study. Seven miles are open for mountain biking.
Swimming
Swimming
The public beach, open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend contingent on water quality testing, features amenities including basketball courts, a bathhouse, and designated swimming hours. To ensure the best experience for our overnight guests, our indoor and outdoor pools are reserved for those staying in our lodge rooms, cabins, and cottages. Local guests may also access the indoor wellness pool through an active fitness center membership.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Lake Barkley marina is one-half mile from the lodge and offers 150 covered slips, 54 open slips, daily slips, a launching ramp, and fishing licenses. Rental information can be found at lakebarkleymarina.com or by calling 270-924-6081. Captain Jim's is adjacent to the marina for a quick bite to eat. Open seasonally.
Fishing
Fishing
Enjoy hours of fishing for largemouth, white, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and crappie at Lake Barkley. Check with the front desk at the park about the fishing loaner program where you can check out free fishing equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
- 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
- 3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211 - Nearest town
- Princeton — about 18 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.8501, -87.9321
- Phone
- 270-924-1131
- ashley.joiner@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