Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful bottomland hardwood forest located in western Kentucky near Benton. The refuge lies along the East Fork of the Clarks River and is seasonal home to over 250 different species of migratory birds.
Dewey Lake and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park have many facilities for visitor recreation and assistance: Marina, May Lodge and Cabins, Convention Center, Golf Course, Swimming Pool, theatre, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Campground, and Corps of Engineers
Narrow and winding, the lake's scenic cliffs range from 30 to 200 feet high above the lake surface. The magnificently sculptured cliffs have a smooth, contoured surface enhanced by centuries of weathering. The U.S.
Provides a 9-ft-deep navigation pool 61.8 mi upstream to Gallipolis Locks and Dam, and is an integral link in the Ohio River navigation channel. A scenic highway crosses the facility. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.
Located in eastern Kentucky, the lake offers boating opportunities in a rural setting.
Situated in the heart of Kentucky's mountainous coal country. An historic pioneer village (log structures), is located nearby.
Cave Run Lake is located within the scenic Eastern Highlands region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Provides a navigational channel for commercial and recreational traffic. The river meanders through the Kentucky bluegrass area and is a favorite boating stream during the summer and fall. Public facilities are not available.
An important navigation feature in the Ohio River System. Sightseers may watch the navigation locking process. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.
Provides a navigational channel between Louisville and Cincinnati that is an integral part of Ohio River navigation.
Scenic area, rich in Americana. Nolin River Lake is located in southcentral Kentucky and is approximately 20 miles north of the largest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave National Park. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1963.
Between Lexington and Louisville, near many of Kentucky's popular attractions. Taylorsville Lake is located in central Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Country. Historic log structures have been relocated near the Visitor Center.
Located in the heart of Daniel Boone National Forest, this lake has clear water and excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing. Recreational facilities include campgrounds, boat ramps, picnic areas, hiking trails, and more.
Fed by the clear waters of Martins Fork Creek, this small but attractive 340-acre lake (10 m.p.h. limit) offers excellent recreational opportunities in the scenic mountainous terrain of Harlan County.
Located in eastern KY on Blaine Creek, 6 mi W of Louisa. Construction of the dam was completed in 1991. The 2, 242-acre lake offers boat ramps, with additional facilities planned for future development.
A 10, 000-acre lake in the slightly rolling, timbered countryside. Barren River Lake is located in southcentral Kentucky and is approximately 35 miles south of the largest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave National Park.
Beautiful, mountainous terrain in the heart of Kentucky coal country, with a historic log structure near the dam.
In the hills of central Kentucky. An Interpretive Center at the damsite acquaints the visitor with the geology, culture, and history of the area. The Green River is the longest river flowing completely in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Situated within the "cliffy" area of western Kentucky's Pennyroyal (or Pennyrile) region, rocky cliffs add to the beauty of the shoreline. Within 50 miles of Mammoth Cave National Park, the largest cave system in the world.
These locks and dams provide a usable channel for recreational and commercial traffic on the Green River. Public facilities are not available.
Lake Barkley lies among the rolling hills of southwest Kentucky and north central Tennessee bordering the Land Between the Lakes recreation area. Lake Barkley*s 58, 000 acres of water serve as a playground for millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year.
Lake Cumberland is the second largest lake in the Cumberland River system. The lake provides varied outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
Cave Run Lake is located within the scenic Eastern Highlands region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest.
The Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses 635, 000 acres in eastern Kentucky. The forest is noted for its recreational opportunities, including an extensive network of lakes and trails.
Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a 170, 000 acre National Recreation Area nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, created by PresidentJohn F. Kennedy in 1961.