Barren River Lake State Resort Park

On beach with outdoor pool, near Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

On the beach, waterskiing, kayaking, motor boating

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers lakeside relaxation and recreation like golf and water sports. Visitors can kayak, use motor boats, or dine at Driftwood restaurant with pool views. Enjoy beachfront activities and terrace relaxation with WiFi in rooms.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 21 - Sept 22

Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

23 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Garden

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

84 sq m
2 bedrooms
Park view
Sleeps 8
4 Double Beds

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Garden

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

111 sq m
2 bedrooms
Park view
Sleeps 8
4 Queen Beds

About the area

Located in Lucas, Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in a state park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barren River Lake State Resort Park and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum, while Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Beech Bend Park are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Kentucky Downs. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.

Visit our Lucas travel guide

1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156

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

‪Pages Pizza - ‬18 min drive
‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬6 min drive
Zack's Market
‪Button's Wharf - ‬30 min drive
‪Country Bakery - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Hotel near Barren River Lake State Resort Park

At Barren River Lake State Resort Park, you can look forward to a golf course, a marina and a terrace. With a beachfront location, waterskiing and motor boating, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Driftwood, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking, fishing and volleyball. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and express check-out
A 24-hour front desk, motorised watercraft on-site and wedding services
A banquet hall, a ballroom and a vending machine

Room features

All 73 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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

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

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

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 7 September to 22 May:

Beach
Swimming pool

The property will be renovating from 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Bar/lounge
Dining venue
Front desk
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Selected guestrooms

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

Business facilities

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:

Restaurant

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday:

Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 45 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 7 until May 22. The swimming pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

How much does it cost to stay at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barren River Lake State Resort Park on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$176.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barren River Lake State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Barren River Lake State Resort Park allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Barren River Lake State Resort Park located?

This Lucas hotel is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Barren River Lake State Resort Park, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Dinosaur World and National Corvette Museum. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Mammoth Cave National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).