Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in the beautiful countryside of Barren County, Kentucky near Mammoth Cave National Park. It is most known for boating and fishing. Both of those things are amazing and there is even more to be enjoyed, such as a beautiful 18 holes of golf overlooking the lake. The beach at Barren River Lake is great and relished in by locals and visitors alike. We love that this park is filled with trail options – hiking, biking, and equestrian.

Barren River has delicious dining at the Driftwood Restaurant. is frequented for their salad and soup bar – plus their weekend dinner buffets. The salad bar is beautifully presented, fresh, and delicious. Their fried catfish is a fan favorite and we understand why. Pair with their homemade tartar sauce – fantastic! Something unique about this state park is that there is a pub!

Lodging here includes lodge rooms, villas that are pet-friendly, and camping.

There is SO much to do in this area while visiting Barren River! If you’re interested, check out this journal.