Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 2,187 acre (8.85 km²) 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 in 1964. It covers approximately 10,000 acres (40 km²) and has 140 miles (225.3 km) of shoreline. The park was dedicated in 1965.
ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake. The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie
, smallmouth bass
, white bass
, and big channel catfish
.
The lake also includes a marina to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the one-mile (1.6 km) Lewis Hill Trail. Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course.
's Highland Games
, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition.
Barren County, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,033 people, 15,346 households, and 10,941 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 17,095 housing units at an average density of...
and extending into parts of Allen County
Allen County, Kentucky
Allen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population is 19,956. Its county seat is Scottsville, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel John Allen, who was killed at the Battle of Frenchtown, Michigan during the War of 1812. Allen County is a prohibition or...
and Monroe County
Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 11,756. Its county seat is Tompkinsville. The county is named for President James Monroe. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:...
. Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake is a , reservoir in Kentucky created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1964 by impounding the Barren River. The lake occupies parts of Allen, Barren, and Monroe counties. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for operation and maintenance of the project and...
, its major feature, is an artificial lake created in 1964. It covers approximately 10,000 acres (40 km²) and has 140 miles (225.3 km) of shoreline. The park was dedicated in 1965.
Attractions
Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bassHybrid striped bass
A hybrid striped bass, also known as a wiper or whiterock bass, is a hybrid between the striped bass and the white bass . It can be distinguished from the striped bass by broken rather than solid horizontal stripes on the body...
ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake. The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie
Crappie
Crappie is a genus of freshwater fish in the sunfish family of order Perciformes. The type species is P. annularis, the white crappie...
, smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
The smallmouth bass is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family of the order Perciformes. It is the type species of its genus...
, white bass
White bass
The white bass or sand bass The white bass or sand bass The white bass or sand bass (MoroneIt is the state fish of Oklahoma.- Range :White bass are distributed widely across the United States, particularly in the midwest. They are very abundant in Pennsylvania and the area around Lake Erie...
, and big channel catfish
Catfish
Catfishes are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the heaviest and longest, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia and the second longest, the wels catfish of Eurasia, to detritivores...
.
The lake also includes a marina to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the one-mile (1.6 km) Lewis Hill Trail. Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course.
Events
The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to GlasgowGlasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow is a city in and the county seat of Barren County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,200 at the 2000 census. The city is well-known for its annual Scottish Highland Games. In 2007, Barren County was named the number one rural place to live by Progressive Farmer magazine...
's Highland Games
Highland games
Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &(-è_çà in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain...
, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition.