Activities Near By

8,735-acre KDFWR/USACE public area around the lake in Allen & Barren counties; native grass fields, waterfowl, wintering eagles and grassland birds.

Valley trails and wetlands in Bowling Green with a butterfly habitat and good songbird viewing.

Rare karst sinkhole wetland south of Bowling Green; good for wading birds and migrants.

Forest, river and barrens habitats with a wide variety of breeding warblers, raptors and migrants along the Green River and park trails.

Productive tailwater fishery below Barren River Dam for hybrid striped bass, white bass and catfish.

9,674-acre lake known for largemouth bass, crappie, hybrid striped bass and catfish; KDFWR regulations and access sites.

Legendary smallmouth bass lake and home of the 11 lb 15 oz world-record smallmouth.

Quiet sandstone-bluff lake known for bass and bluegill; state park with campground and boat ramp.

Known for muskie, largemouth and crappie.

Striped bass and walleye destination below the Cumberland Plateau.

Semi-private 9-hole golf course in Scottsville.

18-hole lakeside course at the state resort park, among the most scenic public courses in the region.

Bowling Green's 18-hole municipal championship course.

Public course in Franklin, KY owned by PGA Tour veteran Kenny Perry.

Private 18-hole club in Glasgow (formerly Glasgow Golf & Country Club).

Community fitness and aquatic center with gym floor, pools, sauna, hot tub and 30+ weekly group classes.

Locally owned 24/7 gym with membership packages.

Independent functional-fitness gym in Glasgow.

Locally owned CrossFit gym near downtown Bowling Green.

Independent CrossFit box in Glasgow.

In-town Scottsville trails on historic Dumont Hill with amphitheater and playground.

Several miles of lakeside hiking and multi-use trails, including the paved bike path and lakeshore trails at the state resort park.

Kentucky Nature Preserves site near Barren River Lake with a scenic loop trail through old fields and forest (seasonal access).

Short but rocky trail along Shanty Hollow Lake to a waterfall and sandstone rock shelters (KDFWR lake, Warren County).

80+ miles of trails including River Styx, Green River Bluffs and Cedar Sink near the visitor center.

Rugged gorge on the KY-TN line with natural arches, overlooks and 150+ miles of hiking trails.

Seasonal guided trail rides inside the state resort park (Memorial Day–Labor Day).

Guided two-mile (about one hour) trail rides plus Outlaw Cave, at Kentucky Action Park.

One-hour guided horseback rides (ages 5+) near Cave City.

Guided 1–2 hour trail rides on Mammoth Cave National Park trails; horse camping.

Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington with museums, horse shows and trail rides.

8,735 acres of public hunting land around Barren River Lake (Allen & Barren counties): deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl blinds; Peninsula Unit is primitive-weapons only.

Public hunting land along Nolin River Lake.

Public hunting land on the Kentucky side of Dale Hollow Lake.

Large public hunting area around Green River Lake for deer, turkey, dove and small game.

Public hunting lands around Lake Cumberland.

Buy Kentucky hunting and fishing licenses and check seasons and regulations.