State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 2,187 acres (885 ha), established in 1965.
State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Barren County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 2,187 acres (885 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 36.8655° N, 86.0692° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 1,053-acre (426 ha) park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County. Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created with the building of a 146-foot-high (45 m) dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begun in 1960. It covers approximately 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) and has 141 miles (227 km) of shoreline. The park was dedicated in 1965.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 61.4 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 92.0 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 136.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Barren River Lake State Resort Park?
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (36.8655° N, 86.0692° W).
When was Barren River Lake State Resort Park established?
Barren River Lake State Resort Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Barren River Lake State Resort Park?
Barren River Lake State Resort Park covers 2,187 acres (885 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barren_River_Lake_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).