State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 637 acres (258 ha).
State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Breckinridge , Hardin , & Grayson counties [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 637 acres (258 ha) |
| Coordinates | 37.6108° N, 86.5047° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
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About Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort Park is a public recreation area encompassing 637 acres (258 ha) on Rough River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. The Rough River Dam, stretching 1,590 feet (480 m) across and 135 feet (41 m) high, creates Rough River Lake, a recreational lake of approximately 5,100 acres (2,100 ha). The dam was constructed between 1955 and 1961.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 57.1 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 103.1 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 140.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rough River Dam State Resort Park?
Rough River Dam State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.6108° N, 86.5047° W).
How big is Rough River Dam State Resort Park?
Rough River Dam State Resort Park covers 637 acres (258 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/Rough_River_Dam_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).