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Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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Marina
On the beach, water skiing, kayaking, motor boating
Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Pub, garden views, open select days
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156
  • Place, Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside | Garden view

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • 1194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Lucas

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Barren River Lake State Resort Park and 32 miles (52 km) of Dinosaur World. National Corvette Museum and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 38 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 45 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 51 min drive - 35.5 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 51 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pages Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zack's Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Lakeside Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Button's Wharf - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers its guests a golf course, a marina, and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1500 square feet (139 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a library are also featured at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lucas hotel.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 1500 sq ft of conference space
  • 139 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1971
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers 73 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Lucas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 19 2025 to December 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 7 to May 22:
  • Beach
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from February 1 2026 to February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barren River Lake State Resort Park to the airport?

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is 83 mi (90-min drive) away from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barren River Lake State Resort Park on Dec 10, 2025 start from $93.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.

How close is Barren River Lake State Resort Park to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen! The beach is closed seasonally each year from September 7 to May 22.

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barren River Lake State Resort Park, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between December 19 2025 and December 29 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have a pool?

Barren River Lake State Resort Park features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 7 to May 22. The property will be renovating the pool from February 1 2026 to February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have a restaurant?

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is home to Driftwood, which features American cuisine and pool views. The dining venue will be unavailable from December 19 2025 to December 29 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from February 1 2026 to February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change).

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Barren River Lake State Resort Park to downtown Lucas?

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is 1.2 mi away from Lucas.

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 481 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room balcony was taken over by gnats. The ironing board was lacking a pad. The grounds were well landscaped and clean. The dining hall was beautiful. The food was very good and the portions were plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
By the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lodge Rooms are outdated! Needs new furniture, paint, doors, curtains, and mini blinds! Refrigerators, Microwaves, and Big Screen Tv's on a wall mount need to be included in each lodge room because there are days the lodge restaurant is not open to serve food! The outside patio of my lodge room was dirty and entire place needs to be pressure washed! The outdoor pool is very nice, and the grounds was clean and mowed!! Customer Service is excellent and very accomodating at the front desk!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wish the beach was open in the pub. Other than that, it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm and relaxing

It was really amazing. Wonderful place to be and relax. An excellent service from the people in the restaurant. Can only recommend other to try out this place. Kr Mikkel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view of lake and love the balconies. Pool should be open later than 7 pm in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful grounds & amazing views!! Rooms are just outdated. Staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is due for update. Pool was great. Karen in the Lodge dining was EXCELLENT!!! Food was very good. All the folks we encountered who worked at Barren were delightful. The bar was not open- due to lack of help. Our room was clean, a bit musty & needs an update. But, we understand it on the calendar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seeing all the deer and nature was awesome. The place was beautiful, clean and well maintained. So peaceful and quiet. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great park. Well maintained, safe and convenient. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

agnieszka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, room was clean and comfortable, and the balcony was delightful. We were there right before peak season so nothing was open (restaurants, pool, etc) but the facility itself was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JEAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge room had a balcony overlooking the River. Beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The workers cutting trees while we were there and the stump grinding, also kitchen pans and pots, there was only 2, not as stocked as it advertises
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is simple yet very comfortable with access to hikes, bike trails and water activities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024