Posted in Kentucky Nature April 03, 2021 by Jenn Shockley

10 Amazing Beaches in Kentucky You Have To Check Out As Soon As You Can

Kentucky is probably the last place people would think they’d find a beach — but The Bluegrass State is full of surprises. We may not have tropical trees and fruits, but we have some amazing beaches bordering on some of our beautiful lakes. Kentuckians and visitors to our fair state can relax, fish, sun, camp in cabins or a tent, swim, and just plain enjoy the beauty of The Bluegrass State.

Here are 10 of our favorite beautiful beaches in Kentucky:

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1. Cherokee State Park/Kenlake State Resort Park

Kentucky isn’t exactly well-known for its beautiful beaches, but perhaps it should be! The Bluegrass State has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. Whether you enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, or simply relaxing in the serenity of nature, there’s a beautiful beach in Kentucky for you. Most are surrounded by lush green forestry and colorful natural rock formations, but some have unique cave systems as well!

Planning a Kentucky staycation soon? Check this article out for some inspiration!

If any of you know of any other beautiful beaches in Kentucky we missed, or if you would like to share images of your own Kentucky beach adventures, please post them in the comments!

Address: 542 Kenlake Rd, Hardin, KY 42048, USA

Address: 450 Ic-1003, Falls of Rough, KY 40119, USA

Address: Green River, Kentucky, USA

Address: 3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211, USA

Address: 570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville, KY 42044, USA

Address: Ic-8001A, Kentucky 42324, USA

Address: 1149 State Park Rd, Lucas, KY 42156, USA

Address: 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, USA

Address: KY-1833, Kentucky, USA

Address: 2086 Smithboro Rd, Sassafras, KY 41759, USA

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Beautiful Beaches in Kentucky

April 08, 2021

Tori Jane

Is there a such thing as Kentucky beaches?

There sure is, and believe it or not, they’re all just as beautiful as the real thing! Some of the most popular ones include such gems as the shoreline around Lake Barkley, which will seriously make you forget you’re not on an actual ocean beach, and Kentucky Dam Village Resort Park is an amazing place on Kentucky Lake that you could seriously kill an entire afternoon lounging at. Pennyrile Forest State Park also has bunches of Kentucky shoreline just waiting to be explored, so you’ll want to check that one out, too.

Where are the best swimming beaches in Kentucky?

You can take your pick from a hearty list of excellent swimming beaches in the state of Kentucky. Some of our favorites include places like Barren River Lake, which is great for a family beach day – and not just for the swimming! You can also picnic, sunbathe, and play volleyball at this gorgeous beach park. Buckhorn Lake, in eastern Kentucky, is great for swimmers and sunbathers, and Lake Malone is a large lake in the western part of the state with plenty of beach-like shoreline and some of the best swimming in the state! The water is clean and cool and always refreshing. Looking to swim in Kentucky’s clearest lake? Make sure to visit this article to learn more about one of the best lake trips you can take in the Bluegrass State.

What kind of outdoor recreation in Kentucky can I do?

Anything you can do anywhere else you can usually find in Kentucky, too! Fishing and hunting are popular, but so are boating, hiking, and landscape photography, as Kentucky is ridiculously photogenic, and just about any short hike you can find will take you to somewhere breathtaking. The camping here is second to none, as there’s nothing as outstanding as waking up to the stunning wilderness of rural Kentucky. It’s a truly beautiful state with tons to do; other recreational activities include things like snow sledding during the occasional cold snap, though we don’t get as much snow in the Bluegrass State as we wish we would during the summer months when the temperatures are sweltering. No worries, though – there’s plenty of watering holes and waterfalls to explore when it gets hot! The possibilities are endless.