Lakes
& Parks 

Roughly 10,000-acre (9,674-acre summer pool) USACE reservoir in Allen, Barren and Monroe counties; boating, bass and crappie fishing, camping and beaches.

1960s Corps of Engineers flood-control dam that forms Barren River Lake; next to Port Oliver with tailwater access below.

The Barren River below the dam flows through Bowling Green to the Green River; KDFWR river fishing and paddling access.

Small KDFWR lake in northern Warren County known for fishing and the scenic Shanty Hollow waterfall trail.

USACE lake bordering Mammoth Cave National Park; houseboating, fishing and Nolin Lake State Park.

Cumberland River reservoir just northeast of Nashville; boating, fishing and lakeside parks.

Crystal-clear Kentucky-Tennessee reservoir known for the world-record smallmouth bass, houseboating and scuba diving.

8,200-acre USACE lake near Campbellsville with marinas, campgrounds and a state park.

Massive Cumberland River dam that forms Lake Cumberland; overlook and Kendall Recreation Area below the dam.

One of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi, impounded by Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River; houseboat capital of the world.

Seasonal full-service marina on the Allen County side of Barren River Lake with slips, fuel dock, ship store, boat rentals, RV sites and lakeside restaurant.

State resort park marina with open and covered slips, launch ramp, rental fishing boats and pontoons.

Marina about two miles from Barren River Dam with store, bait, fuel and pontoon/houseboat rentals.

Year-round full-service marina in the Narrows of Barren River Lake: covered slips, fuel, ship store, restaurant, pontoon, fishing boat, kayak and canoe rentals.

Marina at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park on one of the clearest lakes in the region; rentals, slips and fuel.

Large marina on Green River Lake offering houseboat and pontoon rentals, slips and a store.

One of the largest marinas on Lake Cumberland, famous for luxury houseboat rentals.

Scottsville city park with nature trails, outdoor amphitheater and playgrounds on historic Dumont Hill.

Kentucky state resort park on the lake with lodge, cottages, campground, beach, marina, golf, trails and stables.

National park protecting the world's longest known cave system plus 50,000+ acres of forest and river.

132-acre Nashville park home to the full-scale Parthenon replica and art museum.

State resort park with lodge, campground, marina and horse and hiking trails above Dale Hollow Lake.

16,000-acre arboretum and research forest south of Louisville famous for its giant forest troll sculptures.

85-acre riverfront park connected to the Big Four pedestrian bridge.

USACE day-use area just above Barren River Dam with new fishing piers, ADA ramp, amphitheater, playground, picnic shelter and lake views. Home of the Twisted Oliver Trail.

Paved multi-lane tournament ramp with courtesy dock, ADA ramp and large parking lot on Barren River Lake (fee).

The 'Oliver Twist' trail: a 2.2-mile looped mountain-bike / multi-use trail at Port Oliver with berms, bridges, wood features and lake views; built by SW KyMBA with USACE.

Sailing club on Barren River Lake hosting regattas, social events and sailing activities.

Lakeside convenience store, deli and grill near the Port Oliver ramp; breakfast, lunch specials, burgers and pizza.