Kentucky Department of Parks

Kentucky Dam Village
State Resort ParkKentucky Dam Village is one of three state resort parks near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, a 170,000-acre wooded peninsula bound by Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

Naturalist & Recreation News

During the course of the year the Recreation Department provides a variety of programs for our park guests. We offer group packages, team building activities for conferences and special events.

Program Update

Nature Activities

  • Eagle Nest Tours
  • Elk & Bison Tours
  • Geocaching
  • Orienteering (compass use) 
  • Fishing
  • Birding

Be sure and visit our Wetlands area for viewing of wildlife.


Critter Update

Meet Harley last year's eagle fledgling.

           

Recreation Facility Information

Enjoy our picnic facilities, playgrounds, outdoor tennis and volleyball courts. We have a 18 hole championship golf course for a day outing or a golf package for several days of play.  Is your game UP TO PAR?!

Wildlife




To enjoy wildlife we have several areas to observe waterfowl, songbirds, turkey, & deer. Our wetlands observation site has an active Eagle nest to enjoy. How many places can say THAT?


Recreation & Naturalist Activities

 
Eagle Nest Watching                                       Pool Games

Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast With Santa


Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Arts and Crafts Vending
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair                              Arts and Crafts Vending



 

Meet Your Naturalist & Recreation Staff

Anthony Lawrence, Acting Recreation Supervisor

Anthony Lawrence is the new Acting Recreation Supervisor beginning March 16th. Anthony has been the Recreation Leader at Kenlake State Resort Park for the last 8 years and is an active USTA / Collegiate Tennis Referee/Official for Murray State University. The Recreation department provides nature & recreational activities from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend.


Recreation Staff

Recreation Staff

Laken Dirkes, Kacy Lowery, Aaron Dietrich, Anthony Lawrence, Meagan Waldrop

Featured Special Events

Fall Arts & Crafts Show
October 10th & 11th, 2009

See the BEST arts and crafts this area has to offer! With merchandise crafted by some of the most talented and gifted vendors you’ve ever seen! With food and crafts at the same area, why would you be anywhere else?! To request a vendor application for participation, Call 1-800-325-0146 ext. 430 Or email: Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov


Halloween Howl (Campers Appreciation)
October 30th & 31st, 2009

Join us as we wind down the camping season! Pay for Friday night and get Saturday night FREE !!!


Breakfast with Santa-
December 12th, 2009

Start a new tradition or continue one with us, by having Breakfast with Santa!! Get your picture made, make a craft, receive goodies, or get your family portrait made in front of one of our many holiday displays! Breakfast is served from 7am until 10:30am! Don’t Miss Santa !!

To make reservations or to learn more information please call:Call 1-800-325-0146 ext. # 430 or email: Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov


New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31st, 2009

Join us for a New Year’s Celebration that you’ll never forget !!Dancing begins at 9pm. At the convention center and will showcase music from the late 50’s to the recent hits of tomorrow!! Combine your dance evening with an overnight package which includes dinner, dancing and lodging at the Village Inn and wake up to a New Year’s breakfast! Bring that special “someone” and sweep them off their feet!

To make reservations or to learn more information please call:Call 1-800-325-0146 ext. # 430 or email: Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov

Contact Information

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
113 Administration Drive
Gilbertsville, KY 42044-0069
Telephone: 270-362-4271
Toll Free: 800-325-0146
KentuckyDamVilliage@ky.gov
Park Manager – Curtis Gamblin