Posted in Kentucky May 22, 2015 by

10 Amazing Beaches in Kentucky You Have To Check Out This Summer

Kentucky is probably the last place people would think they’d find a beach… but they’d be wrong. We may not have tropical trees and fruits, but we have some amazing beaches bordering 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 enjoy the beauty of the Blue Grass State.

Here are 10 of Kentucky’s most beautiful beaches:

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10. Cherokee State Park in Aurora is a family oriented resort on Kentucky Lake, which offers swimming, fishing, hiking, sunning, and other family friendly activities.
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9. Rough River State Park offers cabins, camping, RV’s, grilling, and chillin’ in the sunshine.
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8. Green River in Eastern Kentucky has a beautiful beach surrounding calm waters, perfect for swimming or fishing.
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7. Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Cadiz has some of the nicest cabins you will experience in an incredibly serene environment.
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6. The Moors Resort and Marina is in the Gilbertsville section of Kentucky Lake. It offers camping, swimming, fishing, and plenty of relaxation for families and friends.
Moors Resort
5. Lake Malone in Muhlenberg County is a beach around a lake that offers a beach house for changing and plenty of fresh water and warm sunshine for swimming and fishing.
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4. Barren River Lake in Southern Kentucky offers lake and pool swimming, cabins, camping, fishing, and family fun.
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3. Pennyrile State Park in Dawson Springs has cabins and camping for guests, along with beach side fun.
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2. Buckhorn Lake in Buckhorn State Park in Eastern Kentucky offers a lakeside beach house with changing quarters and restrooms.
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1. Carr Creek State Park in Eastern Kentucky has a marshy ecosystem that's unique to the area. The 700 acre lake has plenty of space for fishing, swimming or just sunning.
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Kentucky is not known for its beautiful beaches, but perhaps it should be. The Bluegrass State has a lot to offer both its residents and visitors. Whether you enjoy swimming, fishing, camping or just relaxing in the serenity of nature, there is a beach for you. Most are surrounded by lush green forestry and colorful natural rock formations, but some have unique cave systems as well.

I think we have some amazing lakeside get-a-ways. If any of you know of any others, or would like to share images of your own Kentucky beach adventures, please post them in the comments below!