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Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Staircase
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Indoor pool
A large building with a swimming pool and a covered deck area.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Venture River Family Water Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Campbell
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a bridge leading to the entrance.

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cadiz

In state park.Within half a mile (1 km) of this hotel, you'll find Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. Also, Boots Randolph Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cumberland River is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 33 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Venture River Family Water Park - 41 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's - 49 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Fort Campbell - 50 min drive - 48.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Barn Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jim's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lake Barkley State Resort offers its guests a golf course, a marina, and an outdoor tennis court. Event space at this hotel measures 6340 square feet (589 square meters) and includes a conference center. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Lake Barkley State Resort. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6340 sq ft of conference space
  • 589 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Lake Barkley State Resort offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 22 to December 28:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Barkley State Resort to the airport?

Lake Barkley State Resort is 99.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Barkley State Resort.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lake Barkley State Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 2 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lake Barkley State Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lake Barkley State Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a pool?

Lake Barkley State Resort features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 28.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a restaurant?

Lake Barkley State Resort is home to Windows on the Water, which features American cuisine. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 28.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lake Barkley State Resort to downtown Cadiz?

Lake Barkley State Resort is 5.5 mi away from Cadiz.

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 800 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel next to Lake Barkley, first time here and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort setting on Lake Barkley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place by the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly at Check in and especially at the Lodge dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of lake & lodge was fantasic...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right on Barkley Lake. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay. Just far enough to be away from everyone but not too far away from the hwy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real hidden gem! We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a state park it surpassed all others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice getaway for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. I’ll be back with my whole family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lake Barkley is a treasure. Visited often when I was a child, and again as a MSU student. I’m thrilled to hear of the lodge updates that are pending. It’s rustic and reliable and just what we needed to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheridan

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

Reunion

Cute room with a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the lake sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This facility has everything you need for a family get together. Regardless of the weather, there is a lot to do. The beach is quite a distance from the lodge and best to drive. People were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Poor Restaurant

The lodge was amazing but the restaurant left a lot to be desired!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Would have been better if restaurant was open while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Grear Location

Great Couple Get away Great Location Beautiful Scenery for Nature Friendly staff Good Food
Great Location Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the lodge rooms balconies, along with the lake, nature, and a beautiful lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. We love this park and will return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Great Place to Stay!

2nd time staying here. Great park, great hotel. Room was very clean, roomy and nice. View from balcony (and room) of Lake Barkley was wonderful. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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