Spend Three Days On Three Lakes On This Weekend Road Trip In Kentucky
There’s nothing like the lakes of Kentucky: cerulean blue and meringue with the endless Bluegrass skies. Here in Kentucky we are all about lake life, from pontoons and houseboats to water sports of all sorts and the most spectacularly scenic waterfront dining. If you love the water as much as we do, you’ll want to check out this three-day lake road trip in Kentucky we put together, which visits some of the state’s most jaw-dropping, iconic, and breathtakingly beautiful lakes.
Our Kentucky Lake Road Trip spans around 220 miles and is designed to be taken over the course of three days, with recommended lodging, dining, and attractions listed below.
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Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is one of the most underrated treasures in the state. This Kentucky State Park is 2,871 acres of pure Bluegrass beauty, offering an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation of both the land and water varieties.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 419 Jenny Wiley Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, USA
The park’s crown jewel is the 1,100-acre Dewey Lake, a cerulean pool with some of the bluest water in the state. You’ll be dazzled by its azure waters, which make Jenny Wiley State Park truly stand out — even in a state that’s known for its abundance of rivers and lakes.
When you're ready to break for the night (but not ready to stop the water fun!), check into Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, one of the best and most well-appointed resorts in the state.
From its amazing pool to waterfront accommodations, this is one of the best Kentucky State Parks for water lovers.
Next morning (after breakfast at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, of course), it's time to head out to the next beautiful lake on this road trip in Kentucky: Laurel River Lake. This lovely lake is located in the heart of Daniel Boone National Forest. This 5,600-acre lake has a lot to offer, including beautiful water and lovely surroundings.
It's not far from the beach and you can rent a variety of boats here, as well as grab a bite to eat before your night on the water.
On the last day of our road trip, we're making a pit stop before our final Kentucky lake. Located in Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Falls is the most iconic and well-known waterfall in the state and hailed as the Niagara of the South. Stop at the eponymous Kentucky State Park and marvel at this wonder in person!
Last, but certainly not least, for water lovers, Lake Cumberland is the ultimate destination in Kentucky. The Houseboat Capital of the World is rife with opportunities for all varieties of water recreation, from boating and fishing to kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.
The eponymous Kentucky State Park is an all-around all-star; between the access to amazing hiking, fishing, birding, and other outdoor recreation, you'll want to stay at Lake Cumberland forever!
Lake Cumberland State Park Road, Lake Cumberland State Park Rd, Kentucky 42629, USA
And you can... kind of. In addition to boasting a prime location, the accommodations at this Kentucky state park are all incredibly affordable, too. All of the accommodations here are the perfect blend of modern and cozy, with beautiful views and top-notch amenities, like the temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool at Lure Lodge.
Enjoy waterfront dining at the lodge and take in the sunset over Lake Cumberland, marveling over the amazing adventures you had on this epic road trip tour de force in Kentucky.
