Kentucky Department of Parks

All accommodations now have Electronic Card Keys as of 2006 for better security.

120 Lodge Rooms: 96 each with 2 double beds and a private balcony overlooking the lake, 24 each with 1 King bed and a private balcony, and 4 Lodge Suites-2 bedrooms w/a queen bed in each, 2 bathrooms, and a private balcony, Little River Lodge-10 rooms each with 2 double beds & 1 suite with 2 double beds and a large sitting/meeting area.

Lodge Room 2007 renovations feature the addition of 4 new air-handing units for the 120 room lodge. Step into this beautifully decorated guest room with rustic reds & golden yellow toile, plaids and prints reminiscent of the “French country chalet”. Sleek granite counters in each bath area add an air of contemporary to this country lake retreat.

Lodge rooms are complete with hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, coffee-maker, television, reading chair, all purpose table, dresser and night stand. Amenities include: soap, shampoo & Bluegrass Blend Coffee from John Conti.

6-ADA lodge rooms/1 ADA 2 bedroom suite/1 ADA 2 bedroom cottage
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 pm

Cottages: 9-2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom cottages with each bedroom having 2 double beds.
4-2 bedroom/2 bath log cabins w/gas log fireplaces each with 1 queen & 2 double beds.
Check-in: 4:00 pm. Check-out: 11:00 am

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

Five Meeting Rooms with a total combined meeting space of 10,746 square feet. Can accommodate groups ranging from the smallest up to 900 people.

Lake Barkley Resort features the Windows on the Water Restaurant, located on 2nd floor of the main lodge (Elevator available). Features Kentucky cuisine with one of the State Parks finest chefs, Hattie Cheatham.

“Miss Hattie” has been with the park system for 28 years and has a vast array of talents and experience. She attributes much of her success to the different people she has had the pleasure of working with over the years. Her specialty is good old country cooking such as meatloaf, fried chicken, catfish & hushpuppies, and real mashed potatoes.

Seats 331. Buffets provided at the chef’s discretion based on the number of guests and groups in-house.
Banquet dining with reception catering available.
Cookout/Private Buffets with a minimum of 50 people.
Restaurant Hours: Breakfast: 7:00-10:00 am Lunch: 11:30 am-4:00 pm Dinner: 5:00-9:00 pm

Recreation & Teambuilding Activities

• • Bingo
• • Arts and Crafts
• • Natural History Programs
• • Owl Prowl
• • Night Hike
• • Campfire Program
• • Carnival Games
• • Slide Program Park History/Wildlife
• • Eagle Tours (winter only)
• • Exercise Programs
• • Live Animal Programs
• • Folk Musician
• • Storytelling
• • Night at the Races
• • Bonfires
• • Archery Lessons
• • Indoor Wellness Pool
• • Complete Fitness Center with the following:
       - Aerobic Workout Room
       - Racquetball Court
       - Tanning Beds
       - Massage Therapist (available by appointment)

High Speed Wireless Internet & Cell Phone Service

• • Wireless service is available in lodge rooms.
• • Wireless does not extend into the cottages/Little River Lodge at this time.
• • Cell service is limited. We are working daily on improving cell service.