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Barren-River-Lake
is a reservoir in south-central Kentucky, created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1964. It's found in parts of Allen, Barren and Monroe Counties and was formed by the impounding of the Barren River. The dam at Barren River Lake is 146 feet high and almost 4,000 feet long. There are 3 islands in the lake; two large ones, each about one square mile in size, and another smaller one near the main boat ramp and campgrounds. Barren River Lake and State Park is a popular recreational spot with lots to offer visitors. Some of the amenities include two lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, shuffleboard, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds and a gift shop. Things to do at the lake include boating and fishing for bass, walleye, crappie and catfish. The marina offers 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a boat launch ramp, and rentals of boats, kayaks and jet skis. There are two self-guided hiking and biking trails at Barren River Lake and guided horseback trail rides depart every hour. Other things to do include camping, golf, and an outdoor swimming pool is available to lodge and cottage guests. Barren State Resort Park also offers year-round birding opportunities. Bald Eagles are often seen October through March and Sandhill Cranes are often seen November through February.
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Barren River Lake Vacation Rentals
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Barren River Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Barren River State Resort Park | 1149 State Park Rd | Lucas, KY | 3.4 mi. | (800) 325-0057 | | Days Inn | 105 Days Inn Blvd | Glasgow, KY | 12.0 mi. | (270) 651-1757 | | Comfort Inn | 210 Calvary Dr | Glasgow, KY | 13.3 mi. | (270) 651-9099 | | Four Seasons Inn | Hwy 31 E | Glasgow, KY | 13.3 mi. | (270) 678-1000 | | Town Motel | 604 Happy Vly Rd | Glasgow, KY | 13.3 mi. | (505) 651-2169 | | Quality Inn | 102 Happy Valley Rd | Cave City, KY | 14.7 mi. | (270) 773-3101 | | Continental Inn | 700 Interstate Dr | Bowling Green, KY | 17.8 mi. | (270) 781-5200 | | Comfort Inn | 4646 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.1 mi. | (270) 843-1163 | | Days Inn | 4617 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.1 mi. | (270) 781-6470 | | Home-Towne Suites | 129 Mel Browning | Bowling Green, KY | 18.1 mi. | (270) 846-3311 | | Sleep Inn | 185 Greenwood Ln | Bowling Green, KY | 18.1 mi. | (270) 842-3800 | | Fairfield Inn | 1940 Mel Browning St | Bowling Green, KY | 18.2 mi. | (270) 782-6933 | | Home-Towne Suites | 1929 Mel Browning St | Bowling Green, KY | 18.2 mi. | (270) 846-3311 | | Microtel Inn | 1980 Mel Browning Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.2 mi. | (270) 745-9922 | | Quality Inn | 1919 Mel Browning St | Bowling Green, KY | 18.2 mi. | (270) 846-4588 | | Ramada Inn | 4746 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.3 mi. | (270) 781-3000 | | Motel 6 | 3139 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.4 mi. | (270) 781-2639 | | New Friendship Inn | 3160 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.4 mi. | (270) 781-3460 | | Scottish Inn | 3410 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.4 mi. | (270) 781-6550 | | Drury Inns | 3250 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.5 mi. | (270) 842-7100 | | Hampton Inn | 233 Three Springs Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.5 mi. | (270) 842-4100 | | Rodeway Inn | 3240 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 18.5 mi. | (270) 781-1500 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1010 Wilkinson Trace | Bowling Green, KY | 19.2 mi. | (270) 783-8569 | | Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel | 1021 Wilkinson Trace | Bowling Green, KY | 19.2 mi. | (270) 745-0088 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 819 Sanders St | Cave City, KY | 19.9 mi. | (270) 773-3335 | | Star Motel I | US 31 W South | Cave City, KY | 19.9 mi. | (270) 773-2983 | | Best Western Motor Inn | | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 782-3800 | | Bowling Green Motel | US 31W N | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-2424 | | Bowling Green Travel Lodge | 409 31 W Byp | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 843-3264 | | Cardinal Motel | 1310 31 W Byp | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-0328 | | Colletdale Motel | 802 31 W Byp | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-0321 | | Country Hearth Inn | 395 Covertte Dr | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (888) 294-6491 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1010 Wilkenson Trce | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 783-8569 | | Crossland Motel | 421 31W Byp | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-0351 | | Daystop | Rt 9 Scottsville Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 781-6470 | | Econo Travel Lodge | Rt 14 | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 781-6181 | | Super 8 Motel | 250 Cumberland Trce Rd | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 781-9594 | | Super 8 | 110 Williamette Ln | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 781-4900 | | Topper Motel | 427 31 W Byp | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-4273 | | Western Hills Motel | Hwy 68 & 231 | Bowling Green, KY | 20.9 mi. | (270) 842-5633 |
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Barren River Lake Weather & Climate
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South-central Kentucky lies within the southeastern interior portion of the United States. The climate is described as humid subtropical according to the Koppen classification, with four seasons. Highs and lows of temperature generally range from daytime summer highs of 87 °F (31 °C) to the winter low of 23 °F (−5 °C). The average precipitation is 43 inches and is distributed evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is 5 inches. Other areas of the U.S. average 23 inches of snow per year. South-central Kentucky experiences 188 sunny days per year. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 39 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
24°F |
3.88 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
26°F |
3.86 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
35°F |
4.74 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
43°F |
4.10 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
53°F |
5.39 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
62°F |
4.63 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
66°F |
4.62 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
64°F |
3.98 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
57°F |
3.78 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
45°F |
3.20 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
37°F |
4.33 in. |
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| December |
48°F |
28°F |
4.85 in. |
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Barren River Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bowling Green Warren County Regional airport (BWG) located about 18 miles northwest of Barren River Lake in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Nashville International airport (BNA) located approximately 60 miles southwest of Barren River Lake in Nashville, Tennessee, the Smyrna airport (MQY) located roughly 64 miles southwest of Barren River Lake in Smyrna, Tennessee, the Upper Cumberland Regional airport (SRB) located around 64 miles south of Barren River Lake in Sparta, Tennessee, and finally Outlaw Field (CKV) located about 75 miles west of Barren River Lake in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Barren River Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 19.9 mi. | | | Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green | KY | 20.9 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 51.6 mi. | | | Nashville Valley Amusement Park | Nashville | TN | 61.9 mi. | | | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | Nashville | TN | 61.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 61.9 mi. | | | Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 110.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bays Fork | Alvaton | KY | 7.7 mi. | | | Fox Hollow Golf Club | Glasgow | KY | 13.2 mi. | | | Caveland Par 3 | Cave City | KY | 19.6 mi. | | | CrossWinds Golf Course | Bowling Green | KY | 20.7 mi. | | | Hobson Grove Municipal Golf Course | Bowling Green | KY | 20.7 mi. | | | Lost River Golf Club | Bowling Green | KY | 20.7 mi. | | | Paul R Walker Golf Course | Bowling Green | KY | 20.7 mi. | | | Kentucky Hills Golf Course | Summer Shade | KY | 21.9 mi. | | | Caveland Country Club | Horse Cave | KY | 23.3 mi. | | | Macon County Golf Course | Lafayette | TN | 23.3 mi. | | | Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club | Tompkinsville | KY | 25.4 mi. | | | Kenny Perrys Country Creek Golf Course | Franklin | KY | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Old Mulkey Meeting House State Park | | KY | 26.0 mi. | | | Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park | | TN | 37.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Corvette Museum | Bowling Green | KY | 20.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Beverage Containers | Goodlettsville | TN | 51.1 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 97.3 mi. | |
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