Dewey Lake (Van Lear)
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: Shoreline I, Shoreline II, and the Downstream Recreation Area. To find information on the lake levels and conditions for the entire Huntington District, please visit http://www.lrh-wc.usace.army.mil.
Grayson Lake (Grayson)
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. Army Corps of Engineers directly manages 643 acres at the dam site, which includes recreation facilities listed below. A marina, operated by a private concessionaire, is located at the dam site.
Greenup Locks And Dam
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.
Paintsville Lake (Staffordsville)
Located in eastern Kentucky, the lake offers boating opportunities in a rural setting.
Carr Creek Lake (Sassafras)
Situated in the heart of Kentucky's mountainous coal country. An historic pioneer village (log structures), is located nearby. Carr Creek Lake, formerly known as Carr Fork Lake, is located in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky and was the home to some of the area's earliest pioneer settlements of the 1770's. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1975.
Cave Run Lake (Morehead)
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 8, 270-acre lake is most widely known for its varied outdoor recreation opportunities, excellent fishing and scenic beauty. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the lake and dam project primarily for the purpose of reducing flood damage along the lower Licking River valley.
Kentucky River +4 Locks (Frankfort)
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.
Markland Lock And Dam +Ohio River (Warsaw)
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.
McAlpine Lock And Dam +Ohio River (Louisville)
Provides a navigational channel between Louisville and Cincinnati that is an integral part of Ohio River navigation.
Nolin River Lake (Bee Spring)
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.For camping reservations at this and other Corps campgrounds, please call toll-free 1-877-444-6777 (TDD: 877833-6777; INTL: 518-885-3639) or visit the website http://www.ReserveUSA.com.
Taylorsville Lake (Taylorsville)
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. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1983.
Laurel River Lake (London)
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.
Martins Fork Lake (Smith)
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.
Yatesville Lake (Louisa)
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.
Barren River Lake (Glasgow)
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. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.Barren River Lake is the site for the 2001 International (Scottish) Highland Games (the Glasgow Highland Games are held annually at the State Resort Park).
Buckhorn Lake (Buckhorn)
Beautiful, mountainous terrain in the heart of Kentucky coal country, with a historic log structure near the dam. Buckhorn Lake is located in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky and a short drive from the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge Geological Area. The lake was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961. Quaint fishing spots dot the scenic lake while unique camping options include cable TV access or boat-in campsites.
Green River Lake (Campbellsville)
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. A historic log house is located at the Visitor Center, near the dam. Green River Lake is located approximately 40 miles east of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1969.
Rough River Lake (Falls of Rough)
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. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1961.For camping reservations at this and other Corps campgrounds, please call toll-free 1-877-444-6777 (TDD: 877833-6777; INTL: 518-885-3639) or visit the website http://www.ReserveUSA.com.
Green River +2 Locks (Spottsville)
These locks and dams provide a usable channel for recreational and commercial traffic on the Green River. Public facilities are not available.
Lake Barkley (Grand Rivers)
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. The area*s temperate climate and natural conditions provides ample opportunity for visitors to enjoy activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, picnicking, boating, and sightseeing.
Wolf Creek Dam Lake Cumberland (Somerset)
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. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from including fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, and many others.
Daniel Boone National Forest (Winchester)
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. Good fishing, hiking, and camping amidst the backdrop of rolling hills and cove hardwoods are a great attraction. The Daniel Boone National Forest boasts a Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area on the Morehead Ranger District.
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (Golden Pond)
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. Native wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, bobcat, bald eagle, osprey, and many other species call the wooded peninsula home.LBL also maintains herds of elk and bison in a 750-acre habitat restoration area called the Elk & Bison Prairie.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site (Hodgenville)
In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near the Sinking Spring. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before moving to land a few miles away at Knob Creek. The area was established by Congress on July 17, 1916. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at the site of his birth.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (Middlesboro)
Throughout the ages, poets, songwriters, novelists, journal writers, historians and artists have captured the grandeur of the Cumberland Gap. James Smith, in his journal of 1792, penned what is perhaps one of the most poignant descriptions of this national and historically significant landmark: "We started just as the sun began to gild the tops of the high mountains.
Mammoth Cave National Park (Mammoth Cave)
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. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 360 miles explored and mapped.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (Benton KY)
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. The bottom lands are dominated with overcup oaks, bald cypress, and tupelo gum, and the slightly higher, better drained areas, are covered with willow oak, swamp chestnut oak, red oak, sweet gum, sycamore, ash and elm.