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Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property

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Marina
On the beach, water skiing, kayaking, motor boating
Aerial view
Aerial view
Pub, garden views, open select days

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156
  • Place, Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • Park view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 38 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 43 min drive - 33.8 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 49 min drive - 36.4 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 55 min drive - 40.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pages Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Zack's Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Lakeside Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Country Bakery - ‬14 min drive

About this property

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 motorized 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 (36 inches 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 13 2026 to May 27 2027 (dates subject to change).
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
  • Guestrooms
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Swimming pool

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 80 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

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

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 482 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I love this place, and I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the sunset ovwr the river was amazing! The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seeing all the deer and nature was awesome. The place was beautiful, clean and well maintained. So peaceful and quiet. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
By the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, room was clean and comfortable, and the balcony was delightful. We were there right before peak season so nothing was open (restaurants, pool, etc) but the facility itself was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great park. Well maintained, safe and convenient. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to get away for a few days. Nice beach and on site restaurant provides an all inclusive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wish the beach was open in the pub. Other than that, it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful grounds & amazing views!! Rooms are just outdated. Staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel

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

Calm and relaxing

It was really amazing. Wonderful place to be and relax. An excellent service from the people in the restaurant. Can only recommend other to try out this place. Kr Mikkel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room balcony was taken over by gnats. The ironing board was lacking a pad. The grounds were well landscaped and clean. The dining hall was beautiful. The food was very good and the portions were plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DELSIE

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

Wish I could live there!

Absolutely love Barren River lodge. Everyone is friendly, clean rooms, good food and beautiful park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cabin which was very nice. Lots of room and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view of lake and love the balconies. Pool should be open later than 7 pm in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, love the screen door to the the balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was awesome
Verified

8/10 Good

JEAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H

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

Great vacation spot

A family friendly state park. You can play golf, swim in the lake or pool, hike, and ride bikes. The staff is very accommodating to all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place for all

Beautiful place, don’t hesitate. Stay here. Good breakfast everyday FREE with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

Home away from home

It's was a place I would tell others I'm our company to seek out for future stays, as well for meetings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025