Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park | |
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Location in Kentucky Location in United States | |
Type | Kentucky state park |
Location | Barren County, Kentucky |
Coordinates | 36°51′56″N 86°04′09″W / 36.86556°N 86.06917°W |
Area | 2,187 acres (885 ha) |
Created | 1965[1] |
Operated by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
Open | All year |
Website | Official website |
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 1,053-acre (426 ha) park located in
Attractions
Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bass ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake in 1991.[4] The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and big channel catfish.[3]
The lake also includes 4 marinas to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the 1-mile (1.6 km) Lewis Hill Trail[3] which is also known as the Connell Nature Trail.[5] Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course.[3]
Events
The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to
References
- ^ a b "History". Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Kentucky Department of Parks. Retrieved September 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ISBN 0-8131-1772-0.
- ^ ISBN 1-881139-13-1.
- ^ "Kentucky State Record Fish List". Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on February 10, 2007. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ISBN 0880118121.
External links
- Barren River Lake State Resort Park Kentucky Department of Parks
- Glasgow (Kentucky) Highland Games Archived December 24, 2006, at the Wayback Machine