Lodging & Camping

The rustic wood and stone Pennyrile Lodge, with 24 rooms, sits serenely on a high cliff overlooking Pennyrile Lake. Open year-round. Rooms available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11:00am, local time. A limited number of lodge rooms will be available for pets. Click here to review our lodging guidelines.

Click here for rates, photos and reservation information.

Trails

Locate trails and more at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. You can also try their interactive adventure map.

• Facility & Trail Map
• Horse Trails
• Bluewater Canoe Trail
• Mountain Bike Trails
• Interactive Adventure Map

Meetings

Named for the tiny Pennyroyal plant found in the woodlands surrounding this resort, Pennyrile Forest is the perfect back-to-nature hideaway, and the perfect location for your next event.

Click here to visit Pennyrile Forest's Meetings site.

Clifty Creek Restaurant

Sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while checking the new menu, which features traditional Kentucky cuisine, such as, country fried chicken, farm raised catfish and the famous hot brown.

The restaurant seats 200, including a private dining room for up to 80. As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available.

Restaurant Hours

Continental Breakfast - 7:00am to 10:00am
Lunch - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Dinner - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Naturalist and Recreation Blog

Through the dedicated work of our state park naturalists, Kentucky State Parks protect and preserve the natural beauty of Kentucky.

Check out Pennyrile Forest's Naturalist & Recreation Blog for more information.