28 Parks or Recreation Areas Found in Kentucky

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1. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - Hodgenville, KY  42748
   In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was ...
2. Barren River Lake - Glasgow, KY  42141
   A 10,000-acre lake in the slightly rolling, timbered countryside. Barren River Lake is located in southcentral Kentucky and is approximately 35 miles ...
3. Buckhorn Lake - Buckhorn, KY  41721
   Beautiful, mountainous terrain in the heart of Kentucky coal country, with a historic log structure near the dam. Buckhorn Lake is located in the Cum...
4. Carr Creek Lake - Sassafras, KY  41759
   Situated in the heart of Kentucky's mountainous coal country. An historic pioneer village (log structures), is located nearby. Carr Creek Lake, form...
5. Cave Run Lake - Morehead, KY  40351
   Cave Run Lake is located in Kentucky's scenic Eastern Highlands. The Minor Clark Fish Hatchery, one of the largest in the United States, is located b...
6. Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge - Benton, KY  42025
   Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful bottomland hardwood forest located in western Kentucky near Benton. The refuge lies along the Ea...
7. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY  40965
   Throughout the ages, poets, songwriters, novelists, journal writers, historians and artists have captured the grandeur of the Cumberland Gap. James Sm...
8. Daniel Boone National Forest - Winchester, KY  40391
   The Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses 635,000 acres in eastern Kentucky. The forest is noted for its recreational opportunities, including an ...
9. Dewey Lake - Van Lear, KY  41265
   Dewey Lake and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park have many facilities for visitor recreation and assistance: Marina, May Lodge and Cabins, Convention Cent...
10. Fishtrap Lake - Shelbiana, KY  41562
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you and your family to this vital flood control and recreation development project. Come and enjoy the natu...
11. Grayson Lake - Grayson, KY  41143
    Narrow and winding, the lake's scenic cliffs range from 30 to 200 feet high above the lake surface. The magnificently sculptured cliffs have a smooth...
12. Green River +2 Locks - Spottsville, KY  42458
    These locks and dams provide a usable channel for recreational and commercial traffic on the Green River. Public facilities are not available....
13. Green River Lake - Campbellsville, KY  42718
    In the hills of central Kentucky. An Interpretive Center at the damsite acquaints the visitor with the geology, culture, and history of the area. Th...
14. Greenup Locks And Dam - Ohio River - Greenup, KY  41144
    Provides a 9-ft-deep navigation pool 61.8 mi upstream to Gallipolis Locks and Dam, and is an integral link in the Ohio River navigation channel. A sc...
15. Kentucky River +4 Locks - Frankfort, KY  40601
    Provides a navigational channel for commercial and recreational traffic. The river meanders through the Kentucky bluegrass area and is a favorite boa...
16. Lake Barkley - Grand Rivers, KY  42045
    Bordering TVA's Land Between the Lakes Rec. Area in the rolling hills of southwest Kentucky and north central Tennessee, this lake offers waterfowl hu...
17. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area - Golden Pond, KY  42211
    Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a 170,000 acre National Recreation Area nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, created by President John F. K...
18. Laurel River Lake - London, KY  40744
    Located in the heart of Daniel Boone National Forest, this lake has clear water and excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing. Recreational fa...
19. Mammoth Cave National Park - Mammoth Cave, KY  42259
    Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers...
20. Markland Lock And Dam +Ohio River - Warsaw, KY  41095
    An important navigation feature in the Ohio River System. Sightseers may watch the navigation locking process. This area is along the Lewis and Clark...
21. Martins Fork Lake - Smith, KY  40867
    Fed by the clear waters of Martins Fork Creek, this small but attractive 340-acre lake (10 m.p.h. limit) offers excellent recreational opportunities i...
22. McAlpine Lock And Dam +Ohio River - Louisville, KY  40212
    Provides a navigational channel between Louisville and Cincinnati that is an integral part of Ohio River navigation. Located off 27th St., Louisville...
23. Nolin River Lake - Bee Spring, KY  42207
    Scenic area, rich in Americana. Nolin River Lake is located in southcentral Kentucky and is approximately 20 miles north of the largest cave system i...
24. Paintsville Lake - Staffordsville, KY  41256
    Located in eastern Kentucky, the lake offers boating opportunities in a rural setting....
25. Rough River Lake - Falls of Rough, KY  40119
    Situated within the "cliffy" area of western Kentucky's Pennyroyal (or Pennyrile) region, rocky cliffs add to the beauty of the shoreline. Within 50 ...
26. Taylorsville Lake - Taylorsville, KY  40071
    Between Lexington and Louisville, near many of Kentucky's popular attractions. Taylorsville Lake is located in central Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Coun...
27. Wolf Creek Dam Lake Cumberland - Somerset, KY  42501
    Lake Cumberland is the second largest lake in the Cumberland River system. The lake provides varied outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of ...
28. Yatesville Lake - Louisa, KY  41230
    Located in eastern KY on Blaine Creek, 6 mi W of Louisa. Construction of the dam was completed in 1991. The 2,242-acre lake offers boat ramps, with ...