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Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property

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Marina
Balcony
Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside
Pub, garden views, open selected days
On the beach, waterskiing, kayaking, motor boating

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156
  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Barren River Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • National Corvette Museum
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 84 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside | Garden view

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • 111 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the area

Lucas

With a stay at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Lucas, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Barren River Lake State Resort Park and 25.1 mi (40.3 km) from Dinosaur World. .This beach hotel is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) from National Corvette Museum and 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum.

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Barren River Lake - 20 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 45 min drive - 55.9 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 56 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 59 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Country Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mingles Out By The Lake - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

On beach with outdoor pool, near Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers 73 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Lucas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Driftwood serving guests of Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a library. Planning an event in Lucas? This hotel has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Driftwood - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Highland Pub - Overlooking the garden, this pub specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood
  • Highland Pub

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 7 to May 22:
  • Beach
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from February 1 2026 to February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Lucas
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Barren River State Park
Barren River Lake Hotel
Barren River Lake Resort Lodge And Cottages Hotel Bowling Green
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 466 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JEAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge room had a balcony overlooking the River. Beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The workers cutting trees while we were there and the stump grinding, also kitchen pans and pots, there was only 2, not as stocked as it advertises
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is simple yet very comfortable with access to hikes, bike trails and water activities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

Spent one night while traveling from North Carolina to Missouri. Room was very clean and comfortable. Decor was a little dated. Had breakfast in the restaurant. Food was very good and some of the best prices we have seen recently. Service was over the top.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet, beautiful property during the 1st week of October. Lakeside sunsets were amazing! The villa was clean and comfortable. Loved convenient restaurant and pub on property with reasonable prices and friendly staff. Went to Crystal Onyx cave and rented a pontoon from the Narrows Marina. Our first trip to Kentucky from Indiana and we look forward to another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Plan on waking up early.

It was a nice park. Hotel wasn't anything special. Comfortable bed, dated rooms. You hear everything in the connecting rooms. No fridg or microwave even though the cabinets were made for them. Pool still under construction. The park staff was nice enough to mow the grass right outside everyones room at 7:55 In the morning. Brilliant. That should say somthing about the way the property is managed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. Some of the facilities need to be updated/repaired. The staff is excellent. The food is wonderful, good prices & great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What A View!

Beautiful view of lake from balcony. Easy check in. Only disappointment was pool under construction.
View of lake from our balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a beautiful resort. It's a shame that more care and attention to the fantastic facility is not taken. Old accumulated Leaves in the breezeways, broken parking lot lights, the pool was down (and this was June!) for remodeling. . . So much more could be done with this place. The staff was very kind upon arrival and throughout - but when we couldn't get in our room because the key wouldn't work (second time) the front desk had a sign which said "be right back" - We waited and waited and several staff passed us - finally we walked to the dining entrance (where they could see us) and the young lady was talking with the hostess, apparently getting dinner. That's fine! Everyone needs to eat! But it was late and we had already walked up to our room, then waited for another ten minutes - no apology - very unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rough night

Well to start off our first room reeked of musty smell.. Went back to the service desk and explained the situation she gave us another room. It to had a slight musty smell, but not nearly as bad as first.. the door was sticking not sure I would’ve been able to get the door open by myself . But the room was clean it was dated, but it was clean, Bed and linens were sufficient, Was a little disappointed the pool was not open. Looks like it’s going to be a longtime, Before it will be done lol. And not of their-own fault the lake/beach was not available .. Which was one of the reasons I picked the place! Place can use some updating between musty smells and doors not opening properly, and blinds being in poor condition.. it gave it a look of unkept. The railings outside are in dire need of help. Just needs some updating… Heavy maintenance . Also, I’d like to mention there is no small refrigerator in there which would be nice for guest as they Are staying for a day or more! And let’s remember there’s no free breakfast like most hotels have in the morning although there is a restaurant it’s not free .. i’m trying to be positive, but the place missed the mark it lacked.. probably would not stay there again bottom line .. Maybe I would try a cottage maybe not!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Loved the facility & staff! So sad that the pool was closed for maintenance. That was one of the reasons for going.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Clean and budget friendly

This place was fantastically clean. I’m usually very picky about cleanliness and I can’t think of a single thing I wasn’t impressed with. It’s not fancy (no big screen TVs, no mini fridge or microwaves in the lodge rooms, no dining options aside from the buffet), but with a little planning and willingness to pack some snacks this is a great budget friendly option for a weekend getaway. Our room had its own private balcony overlooking the sunset side of the lake and it was gorgeous every night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

We visited frim out of state for the first time. We stayed in the lodge. You can tell they are older buildings but kept very clean. Our room was very roomy and comfortable. It would be nice to have a little mini fridge to keep cold drinks or left overs from the restaurant but otherwise it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

KIMBERLY

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Staff at check in was super friendly and even let us switch our room when we discovered ours involved stairs. Staff at check out was equally nice, although we did have to wait a bit as they were very busy. We ate dinner at the restaurant and although the menu was small the food was great. Service was good there as well, they let us move to a table by the window. Free breakfast had plenty to choose from, and once again customer service went above and beyond because they made plain oatmeal and decaf coffee special for me due to my dietary restrictions. State Park had very nice beach and marina, would love to visit during the summer. Views from the restaurant and our hotel room were beautiful, loved the balcony. On the down side we were afraid to sit on the chairs because they were old, kind of rusty metal and we thought they may break with our weight. Bathroom ceiling was cracked/peeling. Lamps and walls could have used a cleaning. Air/Heat unit was noisy at times. No fridge/microwave. But overall it was a very nice experience and great value for the price. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful area. The staff is wonderful. Helpful and friendly. The park is clean. The rooms are inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024