Kentucky Dam Village, on the shore of Kentucky Lake, offers rooms, cottages, meeting spaces, a restaurant, and golf course. Make it the location for your next vacation or conference. We are easily accessible by road, boat, or airplane.
- Fish or boat 160,000 acres of Kentucky Lake - Play 18 holes of championship golf - Hike and bike more than 120 miles here in the park as well as in the Land Between the Lake's National Recreation Area - Overnight and enjoy some of the best views of Kentucky Lake - Experience outdoor sports
Boating Kentucky Dam Marina features overnight dockage, rental fishing boats, pontoon boats, and ski boats. It is open seasonally. Contact the marina directly for pricing at (270) 362-8386 or visit www.kydammarina.com.
Eagle Watching Make your own eagle adventure with a self-guided bird-watching hike around the park. American Bald Eagles are common in this area, as over 200 nesting pairs make their homes in the lakes area year-round. For eBird species information, CLICK HERE.
Fishing Fishing enjoyment never ceases at Kentucky Dam Village! With an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky, and white bass, bluegill, channel and blue catfish, crappie, and sauger, Kentucky Lake is the perfect year-round vacation spot for the avid angler! A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase a license online at KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Golf Known as the "granddaddy" of the Kentucky State Parks Golf Courses, this par-72 course plays 6,704 yards from the back tees. Enhanced by all the amenities offered by the park, a fully equipped pro shop is open year-round with rental riding carts, pull carts, and clubs. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. For information on golf packages, tee times, and more, CLICK HERE.
Hiking Kentucky Dam Village is located approximately 12 miles from the north entrance of the Land Between the Lakes where more than 200 miles of trails and abandoned roads meander through the backwoods, fields, and alongside peaceful lakeshores.
Swimming Swimming is available at one of the few "public-access" sand beaches on Kentucky Lake. Adjacent to the walking/biking path across Kentucky Dam, it is open seasonally from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. with a pavilion and beach volleyball courts. An outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the lodge is for the use of lodge and cottage guests only.
Enjoy the panoramic views as soon as you step into the lobby. The Village Inn (main lodge) offers 72 rooms with a private patio or balcony. The Village Green Lodge, located on the golf course, can be rented for groups, weddings, and family reunions. Sixty-one cottages are also available. Lodging is available by late afternoon. Check out by 11 a.m., local time. The park is pet-friendly, and camping is seasonal.
Harbor Lights Restaurant Enjoy gorgeous lakeside scenery while dining in the restaurant. As a supporter of the Kentucky Proud program, we use local meats and produce when available, and now serve Kentucky wine and spirits in the restaurant.
Restaurant Hours: Open Thursday - Sunday Lunch 2 p.m. Breakfast 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Lunch 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Dinner 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Kentucky Dam Village can accommodate conferences, reunions, receptions, or meetings of any size in a beautiful location with fun activities for adults and children alike. For more information about hosting a group, CLICK HERE.
Kentucky Dam Village State Park Airport For an aviator's delight, there is a 4,000 ft. paved, lighted airstrip located a mile and a half from the lodge. Self-service aviation fuel is available for anyone who flies into the Kentucky Dam Village Airport. Look for more details at airnav.com for more information.
The 9.0 mile primary loop (counter-clockwise) is singletrack and travels through the wooded sections from the Sustainability Center out past Pinnacle cemetery to the Gobblers Knob point. Terrain is varied with small punchy hills. Several lowland wet areas will be crossed on slightly elevated walkways to keep boots and bikes dry and protect the trail bed. The trail runs along the inlet of Kentucky lake as it approaches its first main overlook of the bay. That stop has a picnic table, bench, and a couple bike racks made from local washed-up logs. The trail continues to the main point overlooking Kentucky lake with views of the Kentucky dam and lock structures. This area has a bench for resting/viewing. Easter lilies frequent these areas early in the spring. The next section of trail traverses along the Kentucky Dam Marina bay with another rest stop on a viewing point which includes a gazebo with bike rack and bench. The trail continues back to the Sustainability trailhead. There are multiple connectors that will shorten the full loop distance. The sustainability trail head parking area has a visitors kiosk , two bike wash station, several bike racks and multiple picnic tables. The trail is known for it's flow and numerous corners and not too much climbing. It is great for beginners and riders without advanced skills and endurance.
Difficulty: Easy Distance: 9 Route Type: Loop Parking: This trail can be accessed by 3 separate areas; the Marina parking lot, the Sustainability Center parking lot and the Cemetery access road.
Things to Know: The trail contains several wooden 'bridges'. Some of these cross small creeks and others are built as an elevated surface in areas that remain wet through out the year. There is a wooden wall ride and a couple wooden features riding over downed trees. There is an area going through a Pine grove that is commonly known as the Pine Maze. There is also a section known as the 'half-pipe' that flows downhill slightly trough a drainage ditch using the bank slopes as features.
Nestled in the lake country of western Kentucky, This resort offers lodging, camping, boating, dining, and 1,700 acres of breathtaking recreational opportunities. The golf course is a championship-style par 72 designed by notable course architect Perry Maxwell. Maxwell is also responsible for such designs as Southern Hills C.C. in Tulsa, OK (site of the 2007 PGA Championship) and Colonial C.C. in Fort Worth, TX (home to golf legend Ben Hogan). Four sets of tees accommodate players of all capabilities.
If you are looking for a golf getaway, take advantage of the convenience of our "Getaway to Golf" packages. Stay in one of our 68 cottages or directly at the golf course in the Village Green Inn. Come experience our hospitality at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park.
Golf Passes The Kentucky State Parks want you to enjoy another fun-filled year of golf with us at our Nation's Finest Park System. Purchase your Golf Pass today for unlimited access to nationally recognized golf courses by Golf Digest. Golf Passes may be purchased at any Kentucky State Park golf course. Contact Kentucky Dam Village's pro shop at 800-295-1877.
We also offer Golf Discount Cards. Inquire in the pro shop for more information.
Other Park Amenities Walking & Jogging Trails Swimming Fishing Boating Water Skiing Nature Trails Picnicking Horse Camping Mountain Biking Planned Recreation Playgrounds
Cooler & Alcohol Policy Alcohol not purchased at Kentucky State Parks is not allowed by law on our golf courses. Personal coolers—or any type of food or beverage storage device—are not permitted. However, each facility has coolers to use free of charge, including ice. We offer a selection of beverages, snacks, and sandwiches for purchase.
