Overview
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky's Purchase area, part of the state's Western Waterlands tourism region.
1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Marina
A full service marina located within the park. A variety of boat types may be rented and overnight mooring is available for private watercraft. The marina is open March 1 through October 31.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAH Barkley Regional Airport, Paducah — 27 mi away. Directions
- MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion — 66 mi away. Directions
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most travellers will access the park by taking exit 27 from I-24.
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Understand
A state resort park on the shore of Kentucky Lake and overlooking Kentucky Dam.
History
After the Great Flood of 1937, Congress authorized the Tennessee Valley Authority to purchase land in order to provide flood control and power generation in the Tennessee and Cumberland River valleys of Kentucky. This project would eventually result in Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The land now occupied by the park was part of this land purchase. Kentucky Dam was completed in 1945 and in 1949, TVA sold 1119 acres to the state at a discounted price. Between 1949 and 1955, the state spent $1.5 million constructing the park.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
Most travellers will access the park by taking exit 27 from I-24.
Do
- Fishing Miles of shoreline or a rented boat offer many fishing opportunities. All persons 16 and older must have a valid Kentucky fishing permit.
- Golf The state park has a 72 par golf course. An onsite pro shop and golf cart rentals are available. The golf course is open year round.
- Horseback Riding Guided trail rides are available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Rides are $18 per person.
- Swimming An outdoor pool is available to guests of the lodge and cottages. Besides the pool, there is a public beach on the lake. Both the pool and beach are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Eat
Eat Harbor Lights Restaurant
A 200-seat restaurant located at the lodge with views of Kentucky Lake Dam and the marina. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
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