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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road

Dawson Springs, KY 42408

270-797-3421

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Basketball
Enjoy a day of competition on our basketball/tennis court. Overnight guests may check out sporting equipment.

Birding
Request a table at the restaurant by the birdfeeders and watch birds while you dine or hike the Lake Trail for many birding opportunities year round.

Boating (canoes, kayaks, pedal boats)
Visit the boat dock to rent pedal boats, row boats, canoes and kayaks (open seasonally). Motorboats are restricted from Pennyrile Lake, however, Lake Beshear is located four miles from the lodge and allows motorboats.

Fishing
Pennyrile Lake is home to Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass. Loaner fishing gear may be borrowed from the front desk, or boat dock. A Kentucky Fishing License is required.Plan your fishing trip and improve your success with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources fishing forecast.

Gift Shop
The offers a large selection of Kentucky handcrafts and souvenirs.

Golf
Test your skills on the regulation 18-hole golf course. A pro-shop, riding carts, pull carts, and rental clubs are available. Course open year-round, weather permitting. available. For more info about golf packages and online tee times

Hiking
Seven trails, rated from easy to difficult, loop around the lake and through the forest areas.

Horseback Riding
A 1.25 mile horse trail near the horse campground connects riders to the 40+ miles of horseback riding trails on the adjacent Pennyrile State Forest.

Horseshoes
There is a horseshoe pit between the mini golf course and the amphitheater. Equipment is available to borrow from the camp store.

Miniature Golf
Play a round of miniature golf on an 18-hole course ($). Special group rates available for groups of 20 or more.

Picnicking
Grills are available at picnic shelters, along with tables. Shelters are available for rent up to one year in advance by contacting the park.

Playgrounds
Playgrounds are located throughout the park.

Swimming/Beach
Enjoy sand between your toes and the gentle waves of Pennyrile Lake at the beach. Beach and pool are only open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The beach is available to the public Monday - Friday only and open for in-house guests Saturday - Sunday only.

Tennis
Enjoy a day of competition on our basketball/tennis court. Overnight guests may check out equipment.

Trails
Nine different trails are available to explore.

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