Posted in Kentucky
April 21, 2015
These 11 Gorgeous Lakes In Kentucky Are Demanding Your Attention This Summer
Kentucky may be land-locked, but that doesn’t mean it’s residents can’t enjoy beautiful bodies of water. It may not be an ocean, but these lakes will definitely suite your cravings for water activities. Here’s a compilation of some of the most gorgeous lakes of Kentucky.
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Formed by the completion of Kentucky Dam, Kentucky lake harnesses history and beauty. It's the largest artificial lake by surface area in the U.S. east of the Mississippi River.
It's one of the state's most visited attractions and with 170,000 acres of play land to escape to, it's reasonably so. It's squeezed between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, both respectively made this list as well.
This Western body of water is a pristine place to visit. The body of water runs parallel with the Land Between The Lakes. Located in Cadiz, KY.
Located near Kentucky's famous cave area, this place is truly a water-lover's paradise surrounded by trees and rolling hills. Located in Lucas, KY.
Adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest, you get the best of both lakes and nature at this spot. Located in Jamestown, KY.
Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains, this is the perfect escape for those wanting a more secluded water getaway. Located in Buckhorn, KY.
This more wilderness-flocked area is a great getaway on Kentucky's southern shorelines. You could even spot the bald eagle there who chooses this area for it's wintering grounds. Located in Burkesville, KY.
Just about 30 minutes outside Louisville, this lake is a great quick escape for those nearby city dwellers. Located in Taylorsville, KY.
Technically not a lake per se, but it does feature water, and the kind you can white water raft on, which is definitely worth a spot on this list. Located in Elkhorn City, KY.
This spot has made several of our lists, and good reason why, with tons of trails, overlooks and 35 acres of lake access, this park is surely a hit. Located in Slade, KY.
This western Kentucky retreat really is a picturesque escape on more than 14,000 acres. Located in Dawson Springs, KY.
With Kentucky encompassing the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River, it’s no surprise there are plenty of lakes to flock to get your water fix. Who needs a beach when these gorgeous lakes will do the trick? Which one will you be visiting first this summer?
