PENNYRILE STATE FOREST
PENNYRILE STATE FOREST
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Pennyrile State Forest
© Copyright Kurt Bauer
Pennyrile State Forest
© Copyright Kurt Bauer
Named for the tiny Pennyroyal plant found in the woodlands surrounding this resort, Pennyrile Forest is the perfect back-to-nature hideaway. Relax in the rustic wood and stone lodge or in one of the charming cottages near the lodge or beside the lake. In either case, the only sounds to wake you may be the gentle splash of a beaver or the melodic song of the wood thrush.
The resort offers a newly expanded 18-hole par-72 golf course, set in a oak-pine forest. Other recreational pursuits include tennis, hiking, canoeing, fishing and swimming at the pool or beach. Enjoy mountain biking on trails in the adjoining Pennyrile State Forest.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimativeyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
Full Hookup Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
AccommodationsGolf Courseyes
Enjoy the beauty of the Pennyrile Forest in the 68-site campground. The campground features utility hook ups, a dump station, and one central service building with showers, rest rooms, and a laundry.
Open March 1-October 31. Camping rates are $15 per night for 2 adults. Each additional person over 16 years of age $3 per night. No advance reservations.Check-out by 2:00 PM, Central time. Call 1-800-325-1711 for rates. Pets are allowed if restrained.
The park has 12 cottages located in the wooded lodge area and on the shores of Pennyrile Lake. The one and two-bedroom cottages have unique features, offering wooded or lake views, and such amenities as private boat and fishing docks, fireplaces, or screened-in porches. Tableware, cooking utensils, and linens are provided, with fresh linens available daily.
Open year-round. Cottages available by late afternoon. Check-out by 11:00 AM, Central time.
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Take the plunge in the lodge pool or sunbath at the public beach. The pool is adjacent to the lodge and is available for lodge and cottage guests. Enjoy sand between your toes and the gentle waves of Pennyrile Lake at the beach, adjacent to the boat dock.
Boat DockFor a fun-filled day on the lake, visit the boat dock. Rental pedal boats, row boats, canoes, and trolling motors are available. Larger motorboats are restricted from Pennyrile Lake.
Lake Beshear, located four miles from the lodge, also offers fishing challenges. Larger motorboats are allowed there.
Wonderful, cozy atmosphere. Good food, great service. Employees most helpful. We will go back again soon.
My boyfriend and I recently spent the night at Pennyrile State Forest and it was so enjoyable. The surroundings are beautiful and we also took advantage of the golfing. The buffet was delicious and the views from the lakefront rooms were awesome!! Rooms were very clean. Could use a little updating but not bad. Staff was friendly and courteous. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
They do not tell you they only have 1 (20amp), 1 (30 amp) and 1 (50 amp) for every two campers. First come first serve and second means no A/C
