Kentucky Department of Parks

Barren River Lake
State Resort Park This resort park is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!

You’re Invited to Barren River Lake
State Resort Park

Enjoy this beautiful, quiet and compact resort, conveniently located in south central Kentucky. We feature 5,714 square feet of contemporary meeting space within  proximity to the restaurant and lodging accommodations – all under one roof. Trained recreation staff stands by to create the perfect team builder for your meeting. Relax by day by watching the boats cruising the lake, while at night, the lights of the cottages surrounding the lake reflect off the quiet waters.

A Quick Peek

51 Lodge Rooms: The lodge was built in 1972 and renovation of all lodge rooms was completed in 2007.  All rooms have an outside entrance and a balcony. There are 49 rooms with 2 queen beds and 3 rooms with a single king bed.

All lodge rooms are complete with hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Other amenities include the following: soap, shampoo, and coffee pots with John Conti Bluegrass Blend Coffee.

22 Cottages: Renovated in 2005 and carpet was replaced in 2005.

All accommodations have card key entry.

Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

Three Meeting Rooms: 5,714 sq. ft. of meeting space. An elevator is available from the main lobby level to the lower meeting room level.

The Highland Room features rich wood paneling, exposed wood tresses and abundant natural light through two walls of windows.

The Tartan Room is a mid-size meeting room with windows—perfect for training.

The Thistle Room is a spacious boardroom style room with ample windows.

Three Shelters: Seating is available for 80—120.

The Driftwood Restaurant—Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of an upscale fish camp while partaking of our new entrees like salmon, striped bass, trout and crab clusters. Our famous hot brown and juicy burgers are on the menu as well. As a strong supporter of KY Proud products, we buy locally grown products when possible. The restaurant has seating for 146 and has 2 separate, private dining areas that may be used for banquets and special celebrations.

The restaurant also offers the following catering services: banquet dining, cookouts, working lunches, box lunches and receptions.

Corporate Teambuilding

Our recreation staff can customize teambuilding activities for your organization based on the goals you would like for your employees to achieve. These activities are fun and exciting for the employees, yet develop cohesiveness within the group.

Examples include the following: survivor challenges, group photo scavenger hunts, campfire programs and a variety of other fun activities.

Icebreakers

Icebreakers are short 5-10 minute activities that give your employees a fun break during a long day of business meetings. These fun activities are a great way to “break the ice” within the group and encourage more participation throughout the day.

Planned Recreation Activities

Our recreation staff can plan “downtime” for your employees. They can schedule live entertainment, campfire programs, pontoon outings, group hikes -- the possibilities are almost endless.

High Speed Wireless Internet & Cell Phone Service

  • All lodge rooms and meetings rooms have High Speed Wireless Internet installed.
  • Wireless does not extend into the cottages.
  • Cell service improved. Lucas has recently received a Verizon tower.

  • Cell Providers Pickup:
  • Verizon - good
  • Bluegrass - good
  • AT&T Wireless (aka Cingular) - good
  • Schematics

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    Location

    Barren River is located 15 miles southwest of Glasgow and 30 miles east of Bowling Green.

    141 miles from Frankfort, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

    106 miles from Louisville, approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.

    70 miles from Nashville, approximately 1 hour.

    65 miles from Elizabethtown, approximately 1 hour.

    Contact Information

    Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    1149 State Park Road
    Lucas, KY 42156-9709
    Telephone: (270)-646-2151
    Toll Free: (800) 325-0057
    Group Sales
    Nancy Harrison Nancy.Harrison@ky.gov
    Jovan Wells jovan.wells@ky.gov