Posted in Kentucky June 24, 2019 by

This Man Made Swimming Hole In Kentucky Will Make You Feel Like A Kid On Summer Vacation

You’ll find plenty of places to cool off and splash in the water throughout the Bluegrass State. When the temperatures soar this summer, head to this man-made reservoir that has its own sweet beach and swimming area.

Barren River Lake is a 10,100-acre reservoir that was created in 1964 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam across the river is 146 feet high, and this beautiful reservoir has 141 miles of shoreline.
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park was created not long after the reservoir was built. It's the perfect place to spend the day, or even an entire weekend.
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Address: 1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156
Head for the sandy beach on the lake, where you can splash, swim, and bask in the sun to your heart's content.
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Lifeguards are on duty to keep you safe, but you'll want to make sure that kids have life vests, too.
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Bring a picnic lunch and play all day long! Build a sandcastle, have a water fight, and make some family memories that will last a lifetime.
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On sunny summer weekends, the beach can get pretty crowded...
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...but if you can visit on a weekday, or during late spring/early fall months, you might find that you have it all to yourself.
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For more splashing fun, stay overnight at the Louie B. Nunn Lodge, which offers 51 rooms and 22 cottages. The lodge overlooks the lake, and you'll have some great views from your room.
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The resort's swimming pool opens for guests of the lodge and cottages every morning at 10 a.m.
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Whether you're just visiting the beach for the day, or staying at the lodge overnight, you'll want to stop in at the Driftwood Restaurant or Highlands Pub.
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Enjoy a Kentucky hot brown, burger, salad, or entree for lunch or dinner, or visit for breakfast before you play at the park.

Check out Barren River Lake State Park’s website for more information, and follow its Facebook page to see what’s new there. Have you visited this pretty beach? Tell us about your day!

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