This park has a very unique set of rock formations, sinkholes, and of course, caves and caverns…read more Unfortunately the cave was closed when we visited due to recent flooding. There is a small loop trail that will take you to the cave as well as the sink hole. Admission is required when the cave is open. Parking is available in front of the visitors center.

Good stop to walk around and enjoy wildlife while in the area. The cave area felt about 10 degrees…read morecolder upon approach. There were many birds to observe with their new hatchlings which is always fun.

Beautiful State Park on Lake Barkley, it's also a National Wildlife Reserve with many animals…read morewondering in their natural habitat. The facilities and the staff are great. There's a beach area down at the lake too.

My family stayed in spot 40 in this campground and we had friends on spot 41 and right across the…read moredrive in spot 4. The back of site 40 and 41 overlook Lake Barkley. It was beautiful. The water is not accessible from the sites...we were told it is a 60' cliff into the water but we didn't venture close enough to the edge to confirm that. Site 4 felt safer (since we had kids in our group) as it didn't back up to the edge. All of our sites had a little deck near the camper pad but our deck was in a little disrepair (some rotten boards). The sites had electric and water and all had fire rings, too. On the way to the sites (once we were inside the park) the road seemed overgrown and I was wondering if we were heading to the right place. It's definitely tucked away but was a peaceful, mostly empty (maybe because of the raininess of the weekend), campsite. The bathhouse was nice. The showers were a little small but the water was nice and HOT! There was a bit of cobwebs but overall, they really weren't too bad! There is a an area outside each shower with a bench and hooks for towels and clothes. The playground had tape around it (maybe from Covid?) so we didn't use that. There was a dumpster near the bathrooms. Our kids went on some trails, but we didn't go with them, so I can't comment on the trails. On the way out of town, we went to the beach. There's so much potential there but I wasn't impressed at all. It was disappointing. The sand turns into somewhat stinky mud by the time you get to the water line and overall the place looked unkept - some broken picnic tables, overgrown grass, weeds popping all over the nice concrete padded area by the bathrooms. I thought there would be showers, but there is just one outdoor shower good enough for a quick rinse. The bathrooms/shower house at the beach smelled clean (someone even came to clean them while we were there) but overall it was just not nice. The beach just seemed like a place that, in its heyday, would have been so great. Since this review is more about the campsites than the beach, I am not taking the beach into too much consideration. The couple that stays at the site are very nice. They came and introduced themselves to us and gave us a map of the trails and the park. On our way out they have us a hearty wave and asked us to come back soon. The campground was a nice place to camp. We had a great weekend!

Had so much fun at the man made beach. The park and the caves are beautiful. We also went camping…read more camping in their campground. Best kept secret in Kentucky.

We had a fantastic time here at the Pennyrile State, Park Beach. We were in a little paddle…read moreboating, went out on the water and paddle around. It was fun. My daughter is really enjoyed swimming in the water and playing on the beach. This is definitely a fun destinations spot that I would recommend and we will go back.

Very pretty place to walk. Lots of variety for paved vs trail walks. There are some interesting…read morepeople there sometimes though so it doesn't feel safe to walk alone.

Love this place me and my dad always used to walk my dog here pretty bridge but the currents of the…read moreriver are not so great went floating a few months ago as we were coming down the river to get off at Billy Dunlap there was a sad drowning of someone who passed away they might be closed down I'm not sure I recommend always being very careful here if it opens back up

Definitely worth the visit to see the a Big Twigs. There were more than I thought there would be…read morebut it is a nice walk

The park is clean and well taken care of. You feel safe with the police patrolling the park. There…read moreare cool hidden Gems throughout the park.

Lakeview is the ideal site for your best fishing or boating experience on Kentucky Lake. It is…read moreremote, quiet , rustic, and peaceful. The cabins are basic, but clean and comfortable. We were unprepared for cabin life, but I could see us camping here in the future with a boat full of friends/fiishermen.

The new owners of Lakeview Sean and Sella are awesome! We just love this place so much! This was…read moreour second time here and we are lifers now! We rented a pontoon boat for three days. The cabins are clean with great views! They make everything easy and are just super people!! We will be going back for fishing season in September!!

It was located on the water with a large outdoor patio as well as seating inside. We were told the…read morewait for food could be long even though there was only one other family there because it was just 1 server and 1 cook. The server was very sweet and made sure to get our drinks to us quickly. The food was very good and everything (burgers, shrimp, & catfish) was cooked to perfection.

We've eaten here about four times. Twice in the past week, which was the best food and service that…read morewe had out of the four times. It's probably not a coincidence we had the same server both times. She handled our large group on April 22nd with ease. She didn't forget a thing and managed to keep the the tabs organized with no questions. The food was good and the atmosphere and scenery were terrific. My photos only show the outside, but there is a large indoor dining area with a cozy rustic decor and another area with what looked like an indoor/outdoor porch-type room. We have only eaten on the patio/deck. They often have Karoke or live music. The fries and onion rings are really good and my patty melt was also very good.

Not our style of camping....sites are crammed in too tight. Lots of full time/seasonal setups…read more Poison ivy growing around our electrical box! Not enough green space for walking dogs. Management folks were kind and this may be the ticket for some people...just not for us.

We stayed on site 14a, which backs up directly to the lake. Plenty of room for our 31 feet RV and a…read morecar. The campground is immaculate. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! The price was VERY reasonable. What a wonderful way to wake up every morning, looking out the back window at the lake. We are actually back here again on site 25b, happy return customers! Wish I could stay here forever!

What a great little hidden gem! I almost did not want to add it on here, but here goes…read more.. Six months ago, I discovered this place as a nice getaway with a place to take my little one and experience sand. His first steps on a "beach" were taken here. The sand is clean and free of shells or debris. There are several picnic areas with tables scattered along the water and some with shade provided by the trees. When they reopen, you can get a tour inside to see how the dam was built and works. We didn't get to do that yet. It was a spontaneous trip and later in the day, so next time. On the grounds, they do have a few historic parts displayed such as the retired lock (see photo). It was really neat to see. They have a covered pavilion where you can gather to eat at the picnic tables with family and friends. As the weather is warm today, I thought of this place. Unfortunately, this time we are in dealing with the world pandemic and social distancing ... we have to wait. Everything we saw appeared clean and everywhere was open, but it wasn't crowded since school had started already. So, add this to your list of places to check out. Today's high of 80 degrees would be the perfect day to go! :-(

Beautiful area walking hiking trails nearby the park is well kept and monitored. Go to their…read morewelcome office and buy your pass for all the national parks!

Steve, the manager is a funny man when many stories. I been fishing here since I was a child. Also…read morebrought my children to the lake many times. Brought a dear friend with me the last time.

It is a pleasant enough lake that brings a peace to your soul and reminds you that there is more to…read morethis world that the hustle and bustle of civilization.