The summer temperatures aren't getting any cooler here in Kentucky, so we might as well make the most of it with some outdoor adventures! On especially hot days, you'll want to be near the water for a refreshing dip. While Kentucky is known for many awesome lakes, there's one hidden gem that sometimes flies under the radar.
If you haven't gone to Rough River Lake, you'll definitely want to add it to your summer bucket list.
Rough River Lake is a 5,100-acre reservoir that runs through the Breckinridge, Grayson, and Hardin counties in Kentucky.
The 132-foot-high earthen Rough River Dam is a main attraction for visitors and many stay at the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge when they visit.
Minnesota might be known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but Kentucky is the South's very own lake country. Home to 45 lakes, 13 major rivers and reservoirs, and countless smaller streams, creeks, and brooks, you can pretty much point to any place on a map and you'll be on, or near, one of the best lakes in Kentucky. There is a most remote lake in Kentucky, however, that requires a bit more effort and planning to access. But as the saying goes, all good things require effort and believe us when we say that this one is well worth seeking out. Of all the natural lakes in Kentucky, we adore this one the most.
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Nestled in the heart of the rolling hills and lush landscape of the Daniel Boone National Forest, there is a hidden oasis that can best be described as heaven on earth.
Cave Run Lake is almost completely surrounded by the northernmost section of the Daniel Boone National Forest, so it takes a bit of effort to reach. But, it's also one of the most gorgeous lakes in Kentucky. In fact, I consider this one of the best lakes near me.
This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. It's celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities.
The lake is perfect for all sorts of water recreation, from paddling and kayaking to swimming and fishing. For those looking to spend a truly relaxing and rejuvenating day on the water in Kentucky (read: no crowds!), there's certainly no better place.
Cave Run Lake is an incredibly scenic lake in Kentucky that has pristine water, wonderful access, amazing camping, and scenic hiking. It undoubtedly has pretty much everything you need for a relaxing getaway. It's admittedly a bit remote, but once you discover this lovely lake in Kentucky for yourself, you'll be wholly enchanted and agree it's worth seeking out.
Have you been to Cave Run Lake in Kentucky before? What other natural lakes in Kentucky would you recommend as the best lakes in Kentucky? If you have any tips and tricks for making visiting extra special, we'd love to hear them in the comments. Since Cave Run Lake is a bit remote, you might want to spend a night or two at a vacation rental in the region.
If you're curious to see more of this jaw-dropping, breathtakingly beautiful lake in Kentucky, you're in luck! Photographer Ben Childers took this amazing video footage of Cave Run Lake that highlights just how special and beautiful this Kentucky lake truly is:
Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? The Bluegrass State truly is such a stunning and sublime place. Check out some more of the best lakes in Kentucky:
A summer day in the Bluegrass State is best enjoyed near the water, or better yet, in the water cooling off! There's nothing better than an afternoon spent enjoying lazy river tubing in Kentucky. There are many places to do this in the Bluegrass State, from our natural Kentucky lazy rivers and pristine lakes to our state parks, and even some epic man-made water parks. But in terms of a top tubing outfitter in Kentucky, Awesome Lazy River, well, you can't beat this attraction that's quite literally the most awesome for tubing in KY!
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Summer heat in Kentucky means you'll need to track down the nearest body of water where you can cool off.
Because man, when summer sets in here in the Bluegrass, with the oppressive heat and hazy humidity, the best and really only course of action is to plan for an epic afternoon spent lazy river tubing in Kentucky!
The Awesome Lazy River in Shepherdsville is arguably the best spot to enjoy lazy river tubing in Kentucky. As its name suggests, this adventure outfitter is quite literally awe-inspiring!
This spot for river tubing in Kentucky is actually located adjacent to the popular Awesome Flea Market, which can easily be spotted from I-71, south of Louisville. The lazy river typically opens for the summer season around Memorial Day.
During the dog days of summer, it always feels so amazing to float down a river with nothing but fresh air and open water ahead of you. Leave the phones behind, and embrace a day immersed in the beautiful Bluegrass naturescape.
The Awesome Lazy River is typically very crowded on summer weekends, as you'd expect, so if it's possible to plan a little "summer staycation" mid-week, you can beat the crowds and enjoy a more relaxing experience!
Because really, doesn't this look like what we all need? Who doesn't need a little R&R from time to time?
So even if you can't make it by for lazy river tubing in Kentucky, start hunting down the best swimming holes in the state now... they can get quite crowded, too!
In the heat of the summer and the heart of the Bluegrass, Awesome Lazy River is here to make your afternoon spent river tubing in Kentucky one for the books. Let's get out and enjoy this fleeting season, shall we?!
When that hot sun arrives in the Bluegrass, hopefully, we can all cool off with an afternoon lazy river tubing in Kentucky. Tubing is just one of those activities that is the very definition of summer in Kentucky. What are your favorite things to do in summer in Kentucky? Have you been tubing in Kentucky on the Awesome Lazy River? Let us know in the comments!
For current updates and to stay up-to-date on what will happen this year, follow along with the Awesome Lazy River on Facebook. If you've missed bargain hunting in Kentucky, hopefully, you can also look forward to afternoons of shopping at the adjacent, massive Awesome Flea Market:
