Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Type Kentucky state park
Location Barren County, Kentucky
Size 2,187 acres
Opened 1965
Operated by Kentucky Department of Parks
Status Open year-round

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 2,187-acre park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County.[1] Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created in 1964. It covers approximately 10,000 acres and has 140 miles of shoreline. The park was dedicated in 1965.[2]

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[edit] Attractions

Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bass ever taken in Kentucky (20 lbs., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake.[3] The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and big channel catfish.[2]

The lake also includes a marina to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the one-mile Lewis Hill Trail. Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course.[2]

[edit] Events

The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to Glasgow's Highland Games, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ (1992) "Parks, State", in Kleber, John E.: The Kentucky Encyclopedia, Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter, Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0813117720. 
  2. ^ a b c d Bailey, Bill (1995). "Barren River Lake State Resort Park", Kentucky State Parks. Saginaw, Michigan: Glovebox Guidebooks of America. ISBN 1881139131. 
  3. ^ Kentucky State Record Fish List. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (2006-04-17). Retrieved on February 17, 2007.


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