the Kentucky Unbridled Adventure

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the Kentucky Unbridled Adventure
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Only One Kentucky.
Welcome to Kentucky’s Guide to Unbridled Adventure! Kentucky has so
many exciting adventure tourism opportunities and this guide will help you
decide which adventure is best for you. Whether you are horseback riding,
kayaking, hiking, rock climbing or boating, Kentucky has something that
will make your adventure a memorable experience. Thanks for visiting us
and we hope you enjoy your own Unbridled Adventure!
Sincerely,
First Lady Jane Beshear
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
Kentucky Office for Adventure Tourism
500 Mero St. 24th Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(502) 564-4270
www.getoutky.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADVENTURES IN ALTITUDE
Caving
Hot Air Balloons
Rock Climbing, Rappeling
Powered Parachutes
Skydiving
Tree Climbing
Ziplining
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SITES AND SERVICES
Fishing Guides
Hunting Guides
National/ State Parks
Shooting Sports
Wildlife Viewing
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TRAIL BLAZING
ATV/OHV
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
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WATER ADVENTURES
Canoeing/Kayaking
Marinas
Sailing
Scuba Diving
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Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Resources:
Kentucky Office for Adventure Tourism
www.getoutky.com
(502) 564-4270
Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority
www.krta.ky.gov
(502) 564-4270
Kentucky Back Country Horsemen
www.kybch.com
(859) 744-0397
Kentucky State Parks
www.parks.ky.gov
800-255-7275
Kentucky Bike and Bikeway Commission
www.bicycleky.org
(502) 564-7183
Kentucky Trails Association
www.kentuckytrails.org
(502) 454-5601
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
www.fw.ky.gov
(800) 858-1549
Eastern Kentucky Recreational
Trails System
(888) 857-5263
Kentucky Department of Transportation
Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator
www.transportation.ky.gov/bike-walk
(502) 564-7183
Jenny Wiley Trail Conference
(606) 584-7744
Kentucky Division of Forestry
www.forestry.ky.gov
(502) 564-4496
Kentucky Horse Council
www.kentuckyhorse.org
(859) 367-0509
Kentucky Marina Association
www.kentucky-marinas.com
(270) 388-2532
Kentucky Mountain Bike Association
www.kymba.org
(502) 370-6066
Kentucky Paddlers Association
www.canoeky.com
(800) 226-6359
Orienteering Louisville
www.olou.org
(502) 400-9082
Pine Mountain Trail Conference
www.pinemountaintrail.com
(606) 633-2362
Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition
www.rrgcc.org
(859) 422-3085
Sheltowee Trace Association
www.sheltoweetrace.org
(606) 584-7744
Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism
www.KentuckyTourism.com
(800) 255-8747
Kentucky Parks and Recreation Society
www.kyrec.org
(502) 696-9834
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ADVENTURES IN ALTITUDE
Caving
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Louisville Mega Cavern
Cub Run Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Outlaw Cave, Kentucky Action Park
344 Caveland Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(P) 606-286-4411
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Highest concentration of caves of any area in the
state. Two caves have guided tours year-round.
15101 Cub Run Hwy.
Cub Run, KY 42729
(P) 270-524-1444
(W) www.cubruncave.net
Guided tours on wooden walkways with interior
lighting throughout the cave.
US 25 E South
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(P) 606-248-1052
(W) www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm
Gap Cave Tour is a guided 1.5 miles, moderately
strenuous.
1841 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
(P) 502-855-6342
(W) www.louisvillemegacavern.com
100-acre underground cavern, former salt mining
operation, underground tours.
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42257
(P) 270-758-2180
(W) www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm
Longest cave system in the world, guided tours
offered.
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-2560
(W) www.kentuckyactionpark.com
Guided cave tours, approx. 45 minutes long. Lantern
tour at the end of the day.
Diamond Caverns
1900 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Park City, KY 41260
(P) 270-749-2233
(W) www.diamondcaverns.com
Half-mile guided tours. Cave has been open for
140 years.
Hidden River Caves
119 E. Main St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(P) 270-786-1466
(W) www.cavern.org
8-mile labyrinth with subterranean river flowing
beneath.
Kentucky Caverns
3700 L&N Turnpike Rd.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(P) 270-786-2634
(W) www.kdu.com
At Kentucky Down Under, 45-minute cave tour.
Hot Air Balloons
Balloon Odyssey
1301 Taxus Top Ln., Unit 202
Louisville, KY 40243
(P) 502-245-1588
(W) www.louisvilleballoonrides.com
Hot Ait Ballon rides
Crawford Hot Air Balloons, Inc.
1812 Foxboro Rd.
LaGrange, KY 40031
(P) 502-222-7600
(W) www.balloonrides.org
Full time commercial balloon company, scenic
passenger rides and balloon sales.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Guided trips to various cave systems.
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Rock Climbing/Rappelling
Asbury University Adventure Programs
Muir Valley
Bluegrass Bouldering
Pendergrass-Murray
Recreational Preserve
1 Macklem Dr.
Wilmore, KY 40390
(P) 859-858-3511
(W) www.asbury.edu/adventure
Guided climbing and instructional trips to a variety of
locations
941 National Ave., Ste. 110
Lexington, KY 40502
(P) 859-492-4287
(W) www.bluegrassbouldering.com
Climbing gym with equipment rentals
Cave Run Bicycle and Outdoor Center
995 Hwy. 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-784-1818
(W) www.caverunbikeshop.com
Full service rock climbing guide.
Derby City Climbing
Louisville, KY
(P) 502-905-2658
(W) www.derbycityclimbing.com
Guided climbs. Provides travel, gear and training.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Numerous programs and events feature climbing
and rappelling.
48 Muir Rd.
Rogers, KY 41365
(P) 606-668-9066
(W) www.muirvalley.com
Climbing preserve in Wolfe County with 300+
routes.
Lee Co., Ky
(W) www.rrgcc.org
750 acre climbing preserve in Red River Gorge
area 400+ rpites/
Red River Outdoors
415 Natural Bridge Rd.
Slade, KY 40376
(P) 859-230-3567
(W) www.redriveroutdoors.com
Guided climbing and rappelling in the Red
River Gorge.
Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure
1617 N. KY 11
Campton, KY 41301
(P) 606-668-6613
(W) www.torrentfalls.com
Guided climbs and rappels in the Red River
Gorge. First Via Ferrata in U.S.
Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides (KRAG)
380 Sky Bridge Rd.
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(P) 606-668-7459
(W) www.kragky.com
Guided climbing and instruction in the Red River
Gorge
Red River Gorge
Daniel Boone National Forest
3451 Sky Bridge Rd.
Stanton, KY 40380
(P) 606-663-8100
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
One of the most popular climbing destinations for
sport and traditional climbing.
Powered Parachutes
UltraFlight Aviation
9900 Glen Vista Dr.
Prospect, KY 40059
(P) 502-235-6124
(W) www.ultraflightaviation.com
Specialize in sport-flight training, in particular
powered parachute. Also provide general aviation
training sales and repair. Train/fly at the following
locations:
• Jakes Field ,Smithfield
• Craw Daddy Landing Airport (Private), Carrollton
• Woodledge Farm Airport, Anchorage
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Skydiving
Skydive Kentucky, LLC
Elizabethtown Regional Airport
1824 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Home Office
5878 Columbia Hwy.
Greensburg, KY 42743
(P) 270-723-3587
(W) www.skydiveky.com
Flying out of Elizabethtown’s airport, training,
equipment and jumps for every level of parachuter.
Tree Climbing
Earthjoy Adventures Tree Climbing
3811 Dead Timber Rd.
California, KY 41007
(P) 859-653-2907
(W) www.climbtreeswithearthjoy.com
Recreational tree climbing park, numerous species,
heights, and difficulties to climb. All safety equipment
and training provided.
Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center
6215 US Hwy. 641
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(P) 270-362-4774
(W) www.kyshoresfun.com
8 line zip line tour, 2 sky bridges.
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
(P) 502-855-6342
(W) www.louisvillemegacavern.com
The world’s first and only zipline adventure totally
underground. Five ziplines and three challenge
bridges. Up to two hours of pure adrenaline.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Zip line located on property
Mammoth Cave Adventures
1994 Roy Hunter Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-6087
(W) www.mammothcave-adventures.com
Kentucky’s first zipline canopy tour, multiple lines,
sky bridge.
Red River Appalachian Zipline Tours
997 Bluebird Ln.
Frenchburg, KY 40322
(P) 937-304-1492
(W) www.redriverziplines.com
Near the Red River Gorge and Cave Run Lake,
seven lines.
Red River Gorge Zipline Tours
Ziplining
The Big Zipper
Big Rock Off Road Park
8157 Stonelick Rd.
Maysville, KY 41056
(P) 606-759-8204
(W) www.bigrockoffroadpark.com
Three lines totalling 2,300 feet.
400 Cliffview Rd.
Campton, KY 41301
(P) 606-668-6222
(W) www.redrivergorgezipline.com
Five line canopy tour spanning the Red River Gorge.
Canoe rentals, cabin and lodge rentals.
Black Mountain Thunder
711 Bailey Creek Rd.
Evarts, KY 40828
(P) 606-837-3205
(W) www.blackmountainthunder.com
Kentucky’s highest, fastest zipline!
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SITES AND SERVICES
Fishing Guides
Angling Adventures with John Morgan
Captain Kevin Frey’s Guide Service
Bass Buster Guide Service
Captain Kirk’s Guide Service
Kentucky Lake
2060 Turner Rd.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-436-2810
(W) www.jmorganfishing.com
Crappie
Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
(P) 270-362-9987
(W) www.kentuckylakeguide.com
Bass guide
Between the Rivers Guide Service
Tennessee, Cumberland and Ohio Rivers
816 Paradise Dr.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(P) 270-703-7337
(W) www.kybeaver1.com
Guiding for many species, specializes in striper,
catfish and smallmouth bass
Big Bear Resort
Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
575 Green Acres Ln.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-8167
(W) www.captainfreysguideservice.com
Bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and redears
Kentucky Lake
11442 US Hwy. 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 877-354-6017
(W) www.captainkirksguideservice.com
Multispecies guide
Cave Run Muskie Guide Service
and Mountain Muskie Lodge
Cave Run Lake
Frenchburg, KY 40322
(P) 606-776-6567
(W) www.kymuskie.com
Muskie
Kentucky Lake
30 Big Bear Resort Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6414
(W) www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
Fishing guide operates out of marina.
Crappie and Bass
Conley Bottom Striper Guide Service
Bobby Gentry’s Guide Service
Crash’s Landing
Camo Fish Guide Service
Cumberland Trout Guide
Dale Hollow Lake
945 Hendricks Creek Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-427-0419
(W) www.bobbygentry.com
Black Bass guide, call ahead for groups 3 or more.
Ohio River
Henderson, KY
(P) 270-748-6077
(W) www.camofishguideservice.com
Stripers, catfish and sauger near Henderson
Captain Dan’s Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
736 Highway 1275 N
Monticello, KY 42633
(P) 606-271-2247
(W) www.conleystriper.com
Striper
Cave Run Lake
1170 Highway 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-780-4260
(W) www.crashslanding.com
Musky
Cumberland River
258 Dutton Circle
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 859-494-4489
(W) www.cumberlandtroutguide.com
Trout and smallmouth
Kentucky Lake
4210 KY 94E
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-293-7786
(W) www.captaindansguideservice.com
Bass, crappie, bluegill and white bass
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D.C. Guide Services
Jonathan Creek Outfitters
Dan Cayce Guide Service
Kick’n Bass Guide Service
Dix River Adventures
Kings Creek Resort
Eddy Creek Marina
KY Trophy Fishing
Lake Cumberland
782 Island Ramp Rd.
Nancy, KY 42544
(P) 270-866-0625
(W) www.dcguideservices.com
Striper
Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
208 James Dr.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(P) 270-886-8592
(W) www.fishlakebarkley.com
Crappie and white Bass
Kentucky and Dix River
105 Olivia Ct.
Wilmore, KY 40390
(P) 859-858-8235
(W) www.dixriveradventures.com
Trophy trout and multispecies
Lake Barkley
7612 State Route 93 S
Eddyville, KY 42038
(P) 270-388-2271
(W) www.eddycreek.com
Bass, crappie, bluegill and redear
Fish On Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 502-468-2250
(W) www.fishonguide.com
Striper
Fishing Hype Guide Service
Kentucky & Barkley Lakes
80 S. Will Eli Rd.
Kuttawa, KY 42055
(P) 612-889-2433
(W) www.fishinghype.com
Bass, crappie, redear & bluegill
Hillbilly DeLux Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
3677 S. Hwy. 92 E
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 270-217-7932
(W) www.hillbillydelux.com
Striper
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Kentucky Lake
375 McDay Lane
Dexter, KY 42036
(P) 270-978-0971
(W) www.jonathancreekoutfitters.com
Crappie, bass, stripers, redear and bluegill
Kentucky Lake
66 Jocelin Dr.
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(P) 270-703-6133
(W) www.kicknbass.net
Bass, Redear, Bluegill, Fishing and Sonar Classes
Kentucky Lake
972 King Creek Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-439-0076
(W) www.fishinkentucky.com
Guide for multispecies
Dale Hollow Lake, Lake Cumberland
and Cumberland River
268 Homer Grider Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7395
(W) www.kytrophyfishing.com
Smallmouth, trout and striper
Larry’s Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(P) 270-566-0045
(W) www.larrysguideservice.com
Striper
Morgan’s Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
275 Garner Dr.
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(P) 270-866-7177
(W) www.fishlakecumberland.com
Striper
Nativ Bowfishing Guide Service
Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers,
Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
13 Maple Hill
Eddyville, KY 42038
(P) 270-625-9414
(W) www.nativbowfishing.com
Bowfishing for rough fish and catfish
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Fishing Guides Continued
Rainbow Guide Service
Cumberland River, Lake Cumberland
and Dale Hollow Lake
689 Otter Creek Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7674
(W) www.rainbowguideservice.com
Specializes in trout, striper and smallmouth bass
Sasser’s Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
HC-67 Box 142
Albany, KY 42602
(P) 606-387-8949
(W) www.sassersguideservice.com
Striper
Shell’s Wolf Creek Outfitters
and Foggy Bottom Campground
Lake Cumberland
310 Kaufman Rd.
Jamestown, KY42629
(P) 270-343-2510
(W) www.fishwolfcreek.com
Stripers, walleye, bass, brown and rainbow trout
Stevens Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
2290 Cherry Grove Rd.
Somerset, KY 42501
(P) 606-677-6631
(W) www.stevensguideservice.com
Striper
Striper Mania Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
219 M. Tucker Rd.
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(P) 270-866-6717
(W) www.stripermania.com
Striper
Striper Time Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
490 New Fall Creek Rd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(P) 606-278-1111
(W) www.stripertime.com
Striper guide
StriperFun Guide Service
Lake Cumberland
Nancy, KY 42502
(P) 866-575-3770
(W) www.striperfun.com
Striper guide
Weakley’s Guide Service
Kentucky Lake
527 E. Unity Church Rd.
Hardin, KY 42048
(P) 270-354-9974
Bass, crappie, catfish, white bass
Woods and Water Guide Service
Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
33 Outland School Rd.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-227-2443
(W) www.woodsandwaterguideservice.com
Crappie, bass, redear
Hunting Guides
Buck Country Outfitters
2023 River Rd.
Clarkson, KY 42726
(P) 270-242-9639
(W) www.bcohunt.com
Archery whitetail hunts and turkey hunts
Cave Run Muskie Guide Service
and Mountain Muskie Lodge
Cave Run Lake
Frenchburg, KY 40322
(P) 606-776-6567
(W) www.kymuskie.com
Turkey
Clover Creek Hunting Farms
1172 Teller-Haycraft Lane
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(P) 270-788-3883
(W) www.thebirdhunt.com
Upland bird, whitetail, turkey and waterfowl
Cox Trophy Hunts of Western Kentucky
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-350-7111
(W) www.ccwhitetails.net
Whitetail and turkey
Deer Creek Lodge
8160 State Route 132 E
Dixon, KY 42455
(P) 270-835-2424
(W) www.deercreeklodge.net
Whitetail, turkey, quail, pheasant and waterfowl
Donaldson Creek Hunting Camp
833 Creswell Rd.
Princeton, KY 42445
(P) 270-365-5118
(W) www.donaldsoncreek.com
Whitetail and turkey
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Hunting Guides Continued
Double D Wildlife Ranch
2900 Balls High Rd.
Nebo, KY 42441
(P) 270-841-1304
(W) www.kentuckybowhunter.com
Whitetail, turkey and preserve elk
Drop Tine Outfitters
610 Simmons Ford
Lewisburg, KY 42256
(P) 252-414-1407
(W) www.huntdroptine.com
Whitetail, turkey, predator,
Edge River Outfitters
1414 Old Notronville White Plains Rd.
Nortonville, KY 42442
(P) 270-836-7422
(W) www.edgeriveroutfitters.com
Whitetail and turkey
Elk Country Outfitters
Wayland, KY 41666
(P) 606-259-1667
(W) www.elkcountryoutfitters.com
Guided elk hunts
Elk Creek Hunt Club
1860 Georgetown Rd.
Owenton, KY 40359
(P) 502-484-4569
(W) www.elkcreekhuntclub.com
Quail and pheasant, Eurpoean tower shoots, turkey,
whitetail
Ellie May Outfitters
21229 Bear Creek Rd.
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(P) 304-453-6196
(W) www.elliemayoutfitters.com
Whitetail, turkey and bobcat
Hunt West Kentucky Outfitters
and Lodge
4021 US Highway 102
Marion, KY 42064
(P) 270-210-7300
(W) www.bowhuntingwestky.com
Whitetail and turkey
Jonathan Creek Outfitters
375 McDay Lane
Dexter, KY 42036
(P) 270-978-0971
(W) www.jonathancreekoutfitters.com
Whitetail and turkey
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Kentucky Antler Company
at Canoe Creek Ranch
260 Galilee Rd.
Lancaster, KY 40444
(P) 859-548-8334
(W) www.canoecreekranch.com
Whitetail, turkey, upland bird, elk
(for those drawn for elk tags)
Kentucky Whitetail Outfitters, LLC
297 Hoover Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 606-305-7626
Whitetail hunts
Moss 94
2440 Providence Rd.
Providence, KY 42450
(P) 270-667-2984
(W) www.deertime.com
Whitetail, turkey, waterfowl, upland bird
Premier Outfitters of Western Kentucky
238 Thacker Rd.
Gracey, KY 42232
(P) 864-938-8699
(W) www.premieroutfitters.com
Whitetail and turkey
Rooster Run Hunting Lodge
310 State Route 670 W
Providence, KY 42450
(P) 270-667-0212
(W) www.roosterrunlodge.com
Whitetail and turkey
Salt River Outfitters
1061 Valhalla Dr.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(P) 502-680-0544
(W) www.saltriverhunts.com
Whitetail hunts
Shell’s Wolf Creek Outfitters
and Foggy Bottom Campground
Lake Cumberland
310 Kaufman Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 270-343-2510
(W) www.fishwolfcreek.com
Whitetail and turkey hunt (not-guided) available with
cabin rental
Silver Creek Outfitters
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(P) 270-498-3344
(W) www.silvercreekoutfitters.com
Whitetail and turkey
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Hunting Guides Continued
Snipe Creek Hunting Lodge
387 Moser Lane
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-436-2626
(W) www.snipecreeklodge.com
Whitetail hunts
Steve Hartley Outdoors
Frankfort, KY 40602
(P) 502-803-5899
(W) www.stevehartleyoutdoors.com
Whitetail, waterfowl, turkey
Trophy Hunts Unlimited
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-206-0577
(W) www.trophyhuntsunlimited.com
Whitetail and turkey
The Vineyards at Longview Golf
and Hunting Resort
Winghaven Lodge
15616 State Route 120
Providence, KY 42450
(P) 270-836-7998
(W) www.winghavenlodge.com
Quail and pheasant, waterfowl, whitetail, coyote
and rabbit, trapping lessons
Woods and Water Guide Service
33 Outland School Rd.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-227-2443
(W) www.woodsandwaterguideservice.com
Waterfowl
Woods Creek Outfitters
Liberty, KY 42539
(P) 859-302-2508
(W) www.woodscreekoutfitters.com
Whitetail and turkey
3243 Frankfort Rd.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(P) 859-421-8457
(W) www.thevineyardsatlongview.com
Whitetail, turkey, waterfowl
Upper Bottom Outfitters
Hickman, KY
(P) 731-884-3824
(W) www.upperbottomoutfitters.com
Waterfowl, river bottom hunts
Wallhanger Farms
2073 River Rd.
Smithland, KY 42081
(P) 404-569-2699
(W) www.wallhangerfarms.com
Whitetail and turkey
Whitetail Creek Outfitters
800 Whitetail Creek Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-9639
(W) www.whitetailcreekoutfitters.net
Whitetail and turkey
Whitetail Heaven Outfitters
2047 Hall Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(P) 859-509-2704
(W) www.deerhuntingkentucky.com
Whitetail, turkey, quail and pheasant
Wild Wing Lodge and Kennel
2680 Longbranch Rd.
Sturgis, KY 42459
(P) 810-813-1608
(W) www.wildwingkennel.com
Upland bird
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National/State Parks
Big South Fork National River
and Recreation Area
Headquarters
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(P) 423-569-9778
(W) www.nps.gov/biso
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
91 Bartlett Park Road
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(P) 606-248-2817
(W) www.nps.gov/cuga
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(P) 859-745-3100
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
Kentucky State Parks
17 Resort Parks
22 Recreation Parks
10 Historic Parks
(P) 800-255-7275
(W) www.ky.parks.ky.gov
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2000 or 800-525-7077
(W) www.lbl.org
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(P) 270-758-2180
(W) www.nps.gov/maca
Shooting Sports
4-D Archery
259 Sawmill Rd.
Bethlehem, KY 40007
(P) 502-845-5392
(W) www.4-darchery.com
3-D target and 50 yd. range. Retail and full service
archery shop.
Cedar Hills Archery and Pay Lake
2668 Cornishville Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-366-4441
Archery Pro-shop with 3-D targets and range.
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Central Kentucky Gun Club
638 Dreyfus Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
(P) 859-986-4130
Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, open to public.
Chief Paduke Gun Club
10425 Ogden Landing Rd.
West Paducah, KY 42086
(P) 270-994-8661
(W) www.chiefpaduke.com
Four regulation skeet fields, one trap field.
Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve
100 Cove Spring Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-875-8575
(W) www.frankfortparksandrec.com
Practice, NASP and 3-D archery ranges.
Curtis Gates Lloyd
Wildlife Management Area
Grant County
(P) 859-428-2262
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Rifle, pistol, trap and skeet ranges. Check calendar
online to ensure availability.
Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland
Ranger District,
Clear Creek
Morehead, KY 40531
(P) 606-784-6428
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Four shooting tables with four targets. Pioneer and
modern weapons. Range from 25 - 200 yards
Daniel Boone National Forest,
London Ranger District,
Whitman Branch Range
London, KY 40744
(P) 606-864-4163
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Five shooting benches, two lanes at 100 yds., one at
50 yds., two at 25 yds.; pistol and rifle range.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Stearns Ranger District
Whitley City, KY 42653
(P) 606-376-5323
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
• Apple Tree Shooting Range - rifle and handgun
outdoor range, 100 yd. max.
• Keno Shooting Range – 50 yd. pistol and 100
yd. rifle.
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Shooting Sports Continued
Elk Creek Hunt Club
1860 Georgetown Rd.
Owenton, KY 40359
(P) 502-484-4569
(W) www.elkcreekhuntclub.com
Sporting clay range, gun rentals, hunting packages,
lodge, training sessions by reservation. Host
competitions.
Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area
Union County, 2 miles east of Morganfield on KY 56
(P) 270-389-3580
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Shooting range for single-projectile firearms only.
Check calendar online.
Hinton Archery and Outdoors
621 S 4th St.
Murray KY 42071
(P) 270-759-4600
(W) www.hintonarchery.com
Archery retail store with full service and indoor range.
Jefferson Gun Club
660 Gun Club Rd.
Brooks, KY 40109
(P) 502-957-4661
Skeet, sporting clays, trap on 85-acres, camping
available. Instructions and monthly tournaments.
John A. Kleber Wildlife Management Area
Owen and Franklin Counties
KY 368 (Cedar Rd.)
(P) 502-535-6335
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Shooting range for single-projectile firearms only.
Check calendar online.
Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management Area
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area Target Range
100 Van Morgan Dr.
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2171
(W) www.lbl.org
Newly renovated target range; 150 yd. rifle range
and 50 yd. pistol range. Archery practice and field
archery range.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Instruction available with some programming.
Miller Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife
Management Area
Madison County
9.5 miles south of Richmond
(P) 859-986-4130
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Trap and skeet, archery range and 100 yard rifle
range. Public hunting area. Check online calendar
for events and closures.
Open Range
6401 Cross Keys Blvd.
Crestwood, KY 40014
(P) 502-243-8282
(W) www.openrangesports.com
Kentucky’s only 5-star rated range. 25 yd. pistol
range lanes, 100 yd. rifle ranges; 11,000 sq.ft. indoor
paintball arena and pro-shop; rent pistols and rifles,
purchase supplies and accessories.
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
Caldwell County
(P) 270-753-6913
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Bow, rifle and skeet ranges.
850 Otter Creek Rd.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(P) 502-924-9171
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Outdoor archery and rifle range.
Knob Creek Gun Range
Paducah Shooters Supply
690 Ritchey Ln.
West Point, KY 40177
(P) 502-922-4457
(W) www.knobcreekrange.com
Several outdoor ranges including the 350 yd. main
range. Retail firearms and shooting supplies /
accessories; host gun competitions and shooting
events.
Lake Barkley State Resort Park Trap Range
3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Lighted trap range; shotguns and clays available;
open seasonal.
3919 Cairo Rd.
Paducah, KY 42001
(P) 270-443-3758
(W) www.pssguns.com/ShootingLessons.html
Offering customized shooting lessons and a paintball
field that is available by reservation.
Peabody Wildlife Management Area
Ohio, Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties located
south of West Kentucky Pkwy.
(P) 270-273-3568
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Shooting range for single-projectile firearms only.
Check calendar online.
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Randy’s Range
345 Marksberry Ln.
Sparta, KY 41086
(P) 859-835-1885
(W) www.randysrange.com
Rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges.
Rockcastle Shooting Center
at Park Mammoth Resort
22850 Louisville Rd.
Park City, KY 42160
(P) 270-749-4101
(W) www.parkmammothresort.us/rockcastle.htm
Number of recreational and tactical shooting ranges,
rifle and pistol ranges, shotgun sports (clay, skeet,
trap) archery, and paintball. Gun rentals, ammo and
supplies.
Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
Spencer, Anderson and Nelson Counties
Shooting range on Briar Ridge Rd.
(P) 502-477-9024
(W) fw.ky.gov
Shooting range for single-projectile firearms only.
Check calendar online.
The Vineyards at Longview Golf
and Hunting Resort
3243 Frankfort Pike
Georgetown, KY 40324
(P) 502-863-2165
(W) www.thevineyardsatlongview.com
Archery range and guided hunts for numerous
species.
Wildlife Viewing
All Terrain Elk Tours
Ary, KY 41712
(P) 606-436-2635
(W) www.allterrainelktours.com
Elk viewing tours on side by side ATV.
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
4441 KY Hwy. 1833
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(P) 606-398-7510
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Winter elk watches.
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
1305 Germany Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 859-873-5711
Nature center, picnic pavilion with bird blind, 3.5
miles of trails for viewing.
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Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve
100 Cove Spring Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-875-8575
(W) www.frankfortparksandrec.com
Restored wetland with viewing area, nature
programs, interpretative nature trails.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Ct.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(P) 606-889-1790
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Winter elk watches.
John James Audubon State Park
3100 US Hwy. 41 N
Henderson, KY 42419
(P) 270-826-2247
(W) www.park.ky.gov
Wildlife observation room, Audubon museum, bird
observatory.
Kenlake State Resort Park
542 Kenlake Rd.
Hardin, KY 42048
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Winter eagle viewing tours on Kentucky Lake.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Dr.
Golden Pond, KY
(P) 270-924-2000
(W) www.lbl.org
Elk and bison prairie, nature station, eagle viewing.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Numerous species of wildlife may be viewed on
property.
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
1050 State Park Rd.
Pineville, KY 40977
(P) 606-337-3066
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Winter elk watches.
Saddle Up Elk Tours
250 Hale Cemetery Rd.
Mallie, KY 41836
(P) 606-642-3656
(W) www.trailsrus.com
Elk viewing tours on horseback.
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Wildlife Viewing Continued
Salato Wildlife Education Center
1 Sportsman’s Ln
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-564-7863
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Nature Center, numerous species of Kentucky
Wildlife, viewing trails.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 800-734-5611
(W) www.shakervillageky.org
Bird watching stations, river cruises with wildlife
viewing possibilities
TRAIL BLAZING
ATV/OHV
All Terrain Elk Tours
18354 KY Hwy. 476
Hazard, KY 41701
(P) 606-436-2635
(W) www.allterrainelktours.com
Elk viewing tours on ATVs throughout Perry County
and surrounding areas.
Bills 491 Off-Road Park
2342 US 491
DeMossville, KY 41033
(P) 859-640-3911
(W) www.bills491offroad.com
30+ miles of trails, various terrains, some trails under
construction.
Big Rock Off-Road Park
8157 Stonelick Rd.
Maysville, KY 41056
(P) 606-759-8204
(W) www.bigrockoffroadpark.com
2,000-acres of wooded trails in Mason County.
Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area
711 Bailey Creek Rd.
Evarts, KY 40828
(P) 606-837-3205
(W) www.harlancountytrails.com
100+ miles of trails in Harlan County, elevations up
to 3,300 ft.
Blackrock MX Park
300 Oscar Skeeters Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(P) 270-879-3565
MX Track.
Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland
Ranger District, White Sulphur OHV Trail
2371 KY 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-784-6428
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
20+ miles of trails, near Cave Run Lake, some areas
may be challenging to novice riders.
Daniel Boone National Forest
London District
761 S. Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40744
(P) 606-864-4163
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Approx. 30 miles of trails open to ATVs & S-Tree
ATV/AHV Campground
Daniel Boone National Forest, Redbird
Ranger District, Redbird Crest Trails
91 Peabody Rd.
Big Creek, KY 41749
(P) 606-598-2192
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Over 60 miles of multi-use trails, different sections
with varying lengths and difficulties, ATVs must have
user permit, available at stores in the area.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Stearns Ranger District
3320 Hwy. 27 N
Whitley City, KY 42653
(P) 606-376-5323
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Approx. 15 miles of trails open to ATVs
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Daniel Boone Motocross Park
4550 Somerset Rd.
London, KY 40741
(P) 606-877-1364
(W) www.danielboonemx.net
Over 1-mile track in Laurel County, hosts numerous
races and events each year.
Dirty Turtle Off-Road
93 Bucks Run Rd.
Bedford, KY 40006
(W) www.dirtyturtleoffroad.com
270-acres of off-road and back road trails.
Earlington Loch Mary ATV Park
Hwy. 112
Earlington, KY 42410
(P) 270-383-5364
(W) www.earlingtonatvpark.com
500-acre ATV park with 10 miles of riding trails,
riding and tent camping available with permit
purchase, permits available at city hall.
Holly Creek Farms
7165 KY 1261
Campton, KY 41301
(P) 606-668-3180
Guided ATV rides throughout property.
Mine Made Paradise Park
Hwy. 1098
Vest, KY 41772
(P) 606-233-0080
(W) www.knottcountyadventure.com/minemade.html
One-of-five ATV training centers in the nation,
hundreds of miles of trails for all levels.
Leslie County ATV Trails
19 Peabody Rd.
Rockhouse, KY 40914
(P) 606-672-4875
(W) www.lesliecoky.com/atvtrails
Approx. 30 miles of trails in Leslie County.
Mountain Parkway Off-Road Park
201 Lake Dr.
Clay City, KY 40312
(P) 606-663-1028
(W) www.mpoffroad.com
ATV and MX riding through mostly forested property,
park host races. Camping available.
Nickota Motorsports Park
373 Bucks Run Rd.
Bedford, KY 40006
(P) 502-525-1167
(W) www.nickotamotorsports.com/
Tracks and trails for MX and ATVs.
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Red’s T and T Mud Boggs
Bypass 189 and 62
Central City, KY 42339
(P) 270-338-7455
(W) www.redstnt.tripod.com Mud bogs. Hosts tournaments for different classes of
4x4s and ATVs.
Royal Farms and ATV Trails
325 Lone Oak Rd.
Clarkson, KY 42726
(P) 270-242-7211
(W) www.royalfarmsanatvtrails.com
500-acres wooded trails, mud bogs, racing strips,
MX Track.
Rush Off-Road
100 Four Mile Rd.
Rush, KY 41168
(P) 606-232-7492
(W) www.rushoffroad.com
7,000 acre park with 100+ miles of trails, open to all
ATV/OHVs
Turkey Bay OHV Area
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Dr.
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2000
(W) www.lbl.org/OHV.html
100+ miles of trails, variety of terrain and difficulty,
camping available in some areas.
Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park
US 119 (7 miles from US 25E turnoff)
Calvin, KY 40965
(P) 606-302-1943
(W) www.wildernesstrailoffroadpark.net
9,000-acres, over 100 miles of trails in Bell County.
Kentucky’s Guide to Unbridled Adventure
Hiking
Kentucky offers over 3,600 miles of trails. Kentucky’s extensive system of state and national parks provide
miles of trails for exploration. From the unique geological formations in the Red River Gorge, to scenic lake
side vistas at Land Between the Lakes there are memorable hiking trails all throughout the commonwealth.
Please visit www.getoutky.com to see listings of over 3,600 miles of trails in Kentucky. Below are two of the
most notable Kentucky trails:
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
Whitesburg, KY
(P) 606-633-2362
(W) www.pinemountaintrail.com
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail will connect the
Breaks Interstate Park with the Cumberland Gap
National Historic Park, and will be incorporated into
the 1,800 miles of the Great Eastern Trail. For most
up to date trail status, visit
www.pinemountaintrail.com
Sheltowee Trace
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Rd.
Winchester, KY 40391
(P) 859-745-3154
(W) www.fs.fed.usda.gov/dbnf
282-miles trail from Morehead to Tennessee
spanning the length of the Daniel Boone National
Forest and sections of the Big South Fork National
River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Falls State
Resort Park and Natural Bridge State Resort Park,
offering unparalleled opportuni­ties for outdoor
recreation.
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Horseback Riding
A.J. Jolly Park
1175 Racetrack Rd.
Alexandria, KY 41001
(P) 859-547-3632
(W) www.campbellcountyky.org
20 miles of horseback trails and campgrounds in
park.
A Little Bit of Heaven Riding Stables
3226 Sullivan Ln.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-223-8925
(W) www.kystable.com
Stables with boarding and riding lessons.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
1149 State Park Rd.
Lucas, KY 42141
(P) 270-646-2151
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Guided horse rides around park.
Bannon Woods Farm
11116 Dezern Ave.
Fairdale, KY 40118
(P) 502-363-2372
(W) www.bannonwoodsfarm.com
Located near Jefferson Memorial Forest. Rent trail
experienced horses, indoor and outdoor arenas.
Bill’s Riding Stables
519 Mustang Rd.
Corbin, KY 40701
(P) 606-528-2066
Offers 1-hour to all day guided rides
Bob Amos Horse Trail & Stables
Bob Amos Dr.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(P) 606-424-6203
(W) www.visitpikeville.com
2.3 miles of trails, plans to build 10 miles, rentals.
Breaks Interstate Park
627 Commission Circle
Breaks, VA 14607
(P) 276-865-4413
(W) www.breakspark.com
Located on the KY / VA border, equine trails and
private stables with horse rentals.
Cable’s Stables
640 Little Bend Rd.
Leeco, KY 41301
(P) 606-362-4456
Guided horseback rides outside of Campton
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Beech Creek Rd.
Manchester, KY 40962
(P) 606-598-1554
(W) www.welovemanchester.com/City_Parks.html
15 miles of horse trails around lake.
344 Caveland Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(P) 606-286-4411
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Equestrian campground with boarding and access to
30+ miles of trails in surrounding area, Trail in park
provides approx. 10 miles of riding. Guided horse
and pony rides available.
Big Red Stables
Cave Run Resort and Stables
Big South Fork National River
and Recreation Area
Clay Wildlife Management Area
Bert T. Combs Park and Lake
1605 Jackson Pike
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-734-3118
(W) www.bigredstablesky.com
Variety of rides available, Shaker Village and Eagles
Nest trails are near by. Lessons available.
4564 Leatherwood Rd.
Oneida, TN 37841
(P) 606-376-5073
(W) www.nps.gov/biso
Over 180 miles of trails open to horseback riders,
located in both KY and TN, main office in TN.
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1051 McClain Cemetery Rd. #1
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(P) 606-683-3018
(W) www.caverunresortandstables.com
Trail ready horses to rent by the hour or day. Near
Cave Run Lake and 150 miles of trails in Daniel
Boone National Forest.
1449 Cassidy Creek Rd.
Carlisle, KY 40311
(P) 859-289-8564
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
27 miles of trails on property open to horseback
riders.
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Horseback Riding Continued
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701
(P) 606-528-4121
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Stables located within park offers rentals and guided
rides.
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
US 25 E. South
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(P) 606-284-2817
(W) www.nps.gov/cuga
Some trails open to horseback riders, three
back-country campgrounds can accommodate
equestrians.
D Bar K Horse Camp
510 Ollie Rd.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(P) 270-286-0217
(W) www.dbarkhorsecamp.com
Equine campground with access to 70+ miles of
trails including those inside Mammoth Cave
National Park.
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7431
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
15 miles of multi-use trails.
Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland
Ranger District, Cave Run Lake
2375 KY 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-784-6428
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
Access to miles of trails around Cave Run Lake.
• White Sulphur Horse Camp
Daniel Boone National Forest
London Ranger District
London, KY 40744
(P) 606-864-4163
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/
Access to trails.
• Little Lick Campground
Daniel Boone National Forest
Stearns Ranger District
3320 Hwy. 27 N
Whitley City, KY 42653
(P) 606-376-5323
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
Access miles of trails, including portions of the
Sheltowee Trace and Big South Fork.
• Barren Fork Horse Camp
• Bell Farm Horse Camp
Deer Creek Lodge
8160 KY 132 E
Sebree, KY 42455
(P) 270-835-2424
(W) www.deercreeklodge.net
Guided horseback rides on 1800-acres .
Deer Run Stables, LLC
2001 River Circle Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
(P) 859-527-6339
(W) www.deerrunstable.com
Horse rentals, training and guided rides in Richmond.
Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Area
KY 194
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(P) 606-424-2508
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
22 miles of horse trails. Campground at German
Bridge.
Double J Stables and Horsemans’ Camp
542 Lincoln School Rd.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(P) 270-268-8167
(W) www.doublejstables.com
Access to 70 miles of trails in Mammoth Cave
National Park. Guided rides available.
Easy Riders Ranch
2893 Frankfort Rd.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(P) 502-370-5807
(W) www.easyridersranch.com
Trail rides and ring rides by the hour.
First Farm Inn
2510 Stevens Rd.
Idlewild, KY 41080
(P) 859-586-0199
(W) www.firstfarminn.com
Bed and Breakfast with horse riding lessons. May
bring your own horse or use one at the farm.
Fishtrap Lake Wildlife Management Area
KY 460
Pikeville, KY 41501
(P) 606-677-1098
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
14 miles of trails around Fishtrap Lake.
Fleming Wildlife Management Area
Hwy. 559
Beechburg, KY 40601
(P) 606-784-6428
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
11 mile horseback trail.
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Grayson Lake Wildlife
Management Area
50 Launch Ramp Rd.
Grayson, KY 41134
(P) 606-474-5107
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
9 miles of trails in WMA open to horses.
Green River Lake State Resort Park
179 Park Office Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(P) 270-465-8255
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
28 miles of multi-use trails.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenup, KY 41144
(P) 606-473-7324
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Approx. 17 miles of multi-use trails in park open to
horses.
Hatchers Creek Ranch
1644 Lower Hatchers Creek Rd.
Stanton, KY 40380
(P) 606-359-1317
(W) www.hatcherscreek.com
One and two hour guided rides in mountains,
pony rides.
Hidden Cave Ranch
877 Thrasher Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-3225
(W) www.hiddencaveranch.com
156-acre ranch with access to miles of horse trails in
Cumberland County.
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Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area
6440 KY 56E
Morganfield, KY 42327
(P) 270-389-3580
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
9 miles of designated horseback trails.
Holly Creek Farms
7165 KY 1261
Campton, KY 41301
(P) 606-668-3180
(W) www.hollycreekfarm.com
Guided trail rides from one to eight hours.
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Louisville, KY 40118
(P) 502-361-0119
(W) www.memorialforest.com
12 miles of trails open to horseback riding.
Jesse James Stables
at Kentucky Action Park
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-2560
(W) www.kentuckyactionpark.com
Guided rides all day departing every half-hour,
various ride lengths to choose from.
John A. Kleber Wildlife Management Area
5005 Cedar Creek Rd.
Owenton, KY 40359
(P) 502-535-6335
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
3 mile trail.
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Kenridge Farms
Lucky K Lakes and Stable
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Mammoth Cave Adventures
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
Lazy Gait Horse Camp
Mammoth Cave National Park
735 College Rd.
Paris, KY 40361
(P) 859-362-4120
(W) www.kenridgefarm.com
Half-hour and hour-long guided rides.
3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Guided horse rides around lake and park, seasonal.
5465 State Park Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Guided horse rides available Memorial Day through
Labor Day, depart every hour.
1624 Halfway Br.
Olive Hill, KY 41128
(P) 606-474-4316
(W) www.lazygaithorsecamp.com
40 miles of trails, camping.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
1538 Dutch Ridge
Augusta, KY 41002
(P) 606-756-5253
(W) www.kyagr.com/KDAPage.aspx?id=7208
Lessons and guided rides available by reservation.
1994 Roy Hunter Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-6087
(W) www.mammothcave-adventures.com
Guided horseback rides one to two hours.
2578 Ollie Rd.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(P) 888-682-3958
(W) www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com
Equine campground with access to horse trails in
Mammoth Cave National Park.
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42257
(P) 270-758-2180
(W) www.nps.gov/maca
Approx. 60 miles of trails north of Green River
open to horses.
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lacbg.com
30 mile trail system, trailer parking and facilities
available.
Masterson Station Park
Lilly Creek Pay Lake and Riding Stables
McNeely Lake Park
Little Big Horse Trails
Miller Welch Central Kentucky Wildlife
Management Area
Logan-Hubble Park Horse Trail and Camp
Misty Ridge Farm
933 Old Cedar Springs Rd.
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(P) 270-585-1303
(W) www.kentuckyfarmsarefun.com
Guided horseback and carriage rides.
1100 E. Hwy. 524
LaGrange, KY 40031
(P) 502-222-1842
(W) www.littlebighorsetrails.com
Guided 3-mile ride on 500-acre horse farm.
2142 US 27
Stanford, KY 40484
(P) 859-792-3531
(W) www.lincolnky.com
12 miles of horseback trails at park.
3501 Leestown Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511
(P) 859-288-2982
(W) www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=262
659-acre park open to equestrians.
6711 Mt. Washington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(P) 502-224-1469
Approx. 5 miles of trails.
630 Dreyfus Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
(P) 859-986-4130
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
8 miles of trails open to horses.
5210 Owl Creek Rd.
Camp Springs, KY 41059
(P) 859-871-5779
(W) www.mistyridgefarm.com
Guided trail rides. Rides at various parks/trails in
surrounding area.
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Muhlenberg County Rail Trail
208 N 1st St.
Central City, KY 42330
(P) 270-754-9603
6 miles, mostly paved, open to horses.
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational Area
850 Otter Creek Park Rd.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(P) 502-924-9171
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
12 miles of trails open to horses.
Peabody Wildlife Management Area
US 68 and KY 70
Rockport, KY 42369
(P) 270-273-3568
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Horses allowed on maintained roads throughout the
46,000-acre WMA.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Ryland Heights Wilderness Trails
10145 Decoursey
Ryland Heights, KY 41015
(P) 859-363-7707
(W) www.nkhn.info
4 miles one way, follows Licking River.
Sabbath Song Farm
1708 Toadvine Rd.
Brooksville, KY 41004
(P) 606-735-9914
(W) www.sabbathsongfarm.com
Guided horse rides available.
Saddle Up Elk Tours
250 Hale Cemetery Rd.
Mallie, KY 41836
(P) 606-642-3656
(W) www.trailsrus.com/saddleuptours
Guided elk viewing tours that take place on
horseback in Knott County.
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd.
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(P) 270-797-3421
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Equstrian campground open to approx. 50 miles of
trails in state forest.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Popes Creek Ranch
Shelby Trails Park
2250 Popes Creek Rd.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(P) 502-330-3027
20+ miles of trails and campground, hosts events
and rides
Red Hill Horse Camp
4604 Red Hill Rd.
Livingston, KY 40445
(P) 606-758-4706
(W) www.redhillhorsecamp.com
Equine campground with 60 sites. Access to trails in
the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Red Orchard Park
3501 Lexington Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 800-734-5611
(W) www.shakervillageky.org
33 miles of trails open to horses.
5063 Aiken Rd.
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(P) 502-633-7924
(W) www.shelbycountyparks.com
400-acres, mostly forested in west Shelby County,
rent or trailer in.
Stampede Run Horse Camp
2150 Buelah Heights
Whitley City, KY 42653
(P) 606-376-9666
(W) www.stampederun.com
Horse camp outside of Daniel Boone National Forest
that has access to trails in the forest.
704 Kentucky St.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(P) 502-633-5059
(W) www.shelbycountyparks.com/
Red-Orchard-Park.html
Park with approx. 4 miles of trails that are open
seasonally for equestrian use.
Steppin’ Hi Stables
Reid’s Livery Winery
Sugar Creek Resort
430 Nealy Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(P) 270-843-6330
(W) www.reidsliverywinery.com
Guided trail rides and lessons.
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12405 Hutton Dr.
Walkton, KY 40194
(P) 859-485-6375
(W) www.steppinhistables.com
500-acres, full service stables. 12 miles of wooded
trails.
5800 Sugar Creek Pike
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(P) 859-885-9359
(W) www.sugarcreekresort.net/
Guided rides around Jessamine County, some rides
include dinner.
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Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area/
State Park
1320 Park Rd.
Mt. Eden, KY 40071
(P) 502-477-8713
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
24 mile trail system on State Park and WMA.
Twilight Riding School
431 Reservoir Ct.
Winchester, KY 40391
(P) 859-494-1520
26-acre farm that offers horseback riding lessons.
Tygart State Forest
225 Roger Patton Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(P) 606 286 5533
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
30 miles of trails in state forest.
West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area
KY Hwy. 358
Paducah, KY 42001
(P) 270-759-5296
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
26 miles of trails open to horseback riding.
Whispering Woods Riding Stables
Wright Ln.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(P) 502-570-9663
(W) www.whisperingwoodstrails.com
Reservations only, rent by the hour.
Wranglers Campground
5100 Laura Furnace Rd.
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2201
(W) www.lbl.org
Horse camp at Land Between The Lakes National
Recreation Area that also offers rentals, 100 miles
of trails.
Yatesville Lake State Park
2667 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Louisa, KY 41230
(P) 606-673-1492
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
20 miles of multi-use trails on state park property.
Yatesville Lake Wildlife Management Area
708 Yatesville Dam Rd.
Louisa, KY 41230
(P) 606-686-2412
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
10 miles of trails around Yatesville Lake on the WMA.
Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area
KY 259
Hardinsburg, KY 40170
(P) 270-547-6856
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
25 miles of multi-use trails on WMA open to
horseback riding.
Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park
US 119
Calvin, KY 40965
(P) 606-302-1943
(W) www.wildernesstrailoffroadpark.net
Horses allowed on 150+ miles of trails in park.
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Mountain Biking
A Country Pedaler
9006 Main St.
Livingston, KY 40445
(P) 606-453-0703
(W) www.acountrypedaler.com
Mountain bike & river float tube rentals.
Ben Hawes Park
1530 McJohnson Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42303
(P) 270-687-7134
(W) www.owensboroparks.org
Mountain bike trail approx. 4 miles long.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
2499 Hwy. 245
Clermont, KY 40110
(P) 502-955-8512
(W) www.bernheim.org
4 miles trail mountain bikes and road bikes allowed.
Big South Fork National River
and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood Rd.
Oneida, TN 37841
(P) 606-376-5073
(W) www.nps.gov/biso
Miles of trails throughout Big South Fork; some
challenging terrain. 5 trails have been selected
as epic trails by the International Mountain Biking
Association.
Breaks Interstate Park
627 Commission Circle
Breaks, VA 14607
(P) 276-865-4413
(W) www.breakspark.com
12 mile mountain biking trail.
Brier Creek Trail System
Nolin Lake
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(P) 270-792-8031
(W) www.kymba.org/bowlinggreen
Stacked loop system totalling approximately 9 miles,
technical rock gardens, elevation gain, several creek
crossings.
Briar Hills Park
7400 E. Orchard Grass Blvd.
Crestwood, KY 40031
(P) 502-225-0655
(W) www.touroldhamcounty.com
8 miles of trails.
Capitol View Park
Frankfort, KY
(P) 502-695-1098
(W) www.frankfortparksandrec.com
11 miles of mountain biking.
Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(P) 606-286-4411
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
10 miles of trails open to Mountain Biking.
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
(P) 502-456-8100
(W) www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks
6 mile trail system, connection to Seneca Park trails
via road.
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
91 Bartlett Park Rd.
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(P) 606-248-2817
(W) www.nps.gov/cuga
85 miles of trails in park, some accessible to
mountain bikers.
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Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7431
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
3,400-acres give plenty of room for approved
mountain bike trails. Bring your own bikes.
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Rd.
Winchester, KY 40391
(P) 859-745-3100
(W) www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
Miles of trails throughout the forest are open to
mountain bikers including sections of Sheltowee
Trace.
Devou Park
790 Park Ln.
Covington, KY 41011
(P) 859-292-2151
(W) www.devoupark.com
8 mile trail systems open to mountain bikers.
England-Idewild Mountain Bike Park
5550 Idlewild Rd.
Burlington, KY 41005
(P) 859-240-0385
(W) www.eitrails.com
Mountain bike park in Northern Ky.
Fort Duffield Park and Historic Site
16706 Abbot’s Beach Rd.
West Point, KY 40177
(P) 502-922-4574
(W) www.radclifftourism.org/fortduffield.shtml
10-mile trail system.
General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Hwy. 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(P) 502-732-4384
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
5 mile trail system open to mountain bikers.
Grapevine Lake Park
Madisonville, KY
(P) 270-824-2156
(W) madisonvillegov.com/parks_recreation/index.asp
4.5 miles of mountain bike trails.
Green River Lake State Resort Park
179 Park Office Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(P) 270-465-8255
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Sections of trail system open for mountain biking.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenup, KY 41144
(P) 606-473-7324
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Parts of trail system open to mountain biking.
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Rd.
Louisville, KY 40214
(P) 502-456-8100
(W) www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks
6 mile trail system.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Ct.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(P) 606-889-1790
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
3 mile mountain bike trail.
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Sections of trail system open for mountain biking.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Dr.
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2000
(W) www.lbl.org
Over 45 miles of trails open to mountain biking.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Single Track trail system constructed in partnership
with KyMBA.
Little Shepherd Trail in Kentenia State
Forest
Little Shepherd Trail 1679
Evarts, KY 40828
(W) http://www.harlancountytrails.com/
littleshepherdtrail.php
38 miles in state forest.
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42257
(P) 270-758-2180
(W) www.nps.gov/maca
Mountain biking allowed on certain trails within the
park.
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Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Park City, KY 42259
(P) 202-331-9696
(W) www.nps.gov/maca
9-mile trail open to bikers and hikers. Parking at both
ends of trail.
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
850 Otter Creek Park Rd.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(P) 502-924-9171
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Approx. 12 miles of trails open to mountain biking.
Parklands of Floyds Fork
Pulaski County Park
1200 Highway 3189
Nancy, KY 42544
(P) 606-636-6450
(W) www.pcgovt.com
5 mile trail system.
Rudy’s Ranch and Horse Camp
988 Carrington Dr.
Salt Lick, KY 40391
(P) 606-768-6544
(W) www.rudysranchcamping.com
Mountain bikers allowed on trails.
Seneca Park
Louisville, KY
(P) 502-584-0350
(W) www.theparklands.org
Numerous trails for mountain bikers throughout
Parkland system.
3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd.
Louisville, KY40207
(P) 502-456-8100
(W) www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks
4 mile trail system, connects to Cherokee Park via
road.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd.
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(P) 270-797-3421
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Sections of trail system open to mountain bikers and
mountain bike skills area.
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3501 Lexington Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 800-734-5611
(W) www.shakervilleageky.org
Miles of multi-use trails. Some travel near Kentucky
River.
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Still Waters Campground
249 Strohmeier Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-223-8896
(W) www.stillwaterscampground.com
Mountain Bike trails available.
Tower Park
130 N. Fort Thomas Ave.
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
(P) 859-781-1700
Approx. 10 miles + / - of mountain bike trails
near Ohio River.
Veteran’s Park
4303 Tates Creek Rd.
Lexington, KY 40515
(P) 859-271-6395
(W) www.lexingtonky.gov
6 mile trail system, good for beginners.
Waverly Park
4800 Waverly Park Rd.
Louisville, KY 40214
(P) 502-456-8100
(W) www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks
9 mile, intermediate trail system.
Welden Park Nature Trail
309 S. Liberty St.
Glasgow, KY 42141
(P) 270-651-3811
(W) www.cityofglasgow.org
Short 2-mile nature trail.
Yatesville Lake State Park
2667 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Louisa, KY 41230
(P) 606-673-1492
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Trails system open to mountain bikers.
Youngers Creek Mountain Bike Trails
Youngers Creek Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(W) www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoor_
adventure/trail/youngers-creek-trail-system/253/
Approx. 10 miles near Elizabethtown.
Orienteering
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
1149 State Park Rd.
Lucas, KY 42156
(P) 270-646-2151
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Permanent course in wooded setting
Big Bone Lick State Park
3380 Beaver Union Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(P) 859-384-3522
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Permanent course in wooded setting
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Rd.
Louisville, KY 40241
(P) 502-429-7270
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Permanent course in park-like setting
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Orienteering course and instruction with some
programs.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
450 Lodge Rd.
Falls of Rough, KY 40119
(P) 270-257-2311
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Permanent course in park-like setting
Taylorsville Lake State Park
1320 Park Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(P) 502-477-8713
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Two permanent courses adjacent to Taylorsville Lake
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WATER ADVENTURES
Canoeing/Kayaking
Asbury University Adventure Programs
1 Macklem Dr.
Wilmore, KY 40390
(P) 859-858-3511
(W) www.asbury.edu/adventure
Customized single or multiday paddling trips to a
variety of locations in Kentucky
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(P) 606-286-4411
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Guided canoe trips on 45-acre Smokey Lake,
Cave Run Bicycle and Outdoor Center
1149 State Park Rd.
Lucas, KY 42141
(P) 270-646-2151
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Paddlers may canoe or kayak on the lake.
995 Hwy. 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-784-1818
(W) www.caverunbikeshop.com
Kayak and Canoe outfitters with rentals, retail,
guided trips on Licking River and Cave Run Lake.
Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe and Kayak
Clay Wildlife Management Area
Big South Fork National River
and Recreation Area
Clear Creek Park
100 River Rd.
Munfordville, KY 42765
(P) 270-774-7883
(W) www.bigbuffalocrossing.com
Trips from 4 - 30 miles on the Green River.
4564 Leatherwood Rd.
Oneida, TN 37841
(P) 606-376-5073
(W) www.nps.gov/biso
Some of the most popular paddling in the country,
including whitewater rafting. Class I – Class V
rapids. (season dependent)
Breaks Interstate Park
627 Commission Circle
Breaks, VA 14607
(P) 276-865-4413
(W) www.breakspark.com
One of only two interstate parks in the country,
access to the world renowned Russell Fork with
season dependent Class V rapids and the Levisa
Fork of the Big Sandy River.
Canoe Kentucky
7323 Peaks Mill Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-227-4492
(W) www.canoeky.com
Offer trips varying in length from 6 - 20 miles and a
half-day to multiple days on the Elkhorn Creek and
the Kentucky River, rentals and retail store.
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1449 Cassidy Creek Rd.
Carlisle, KY 40311
(P) 859-289-8564
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Access to the Licking River via the WMA.
717 Burks Branch Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(P) 502-633-5059
(W) www.shelbycountyparks.com
20-acre lake with canoe and row boat rentals and
kayak clinics.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701
(P) 606-528-4121
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to the Cumberland River, Laurel River.
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7431
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Flat water paddling available on the lake that
straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
Douthitt Park
100 N. Point Ave.
Jackson, KY 41339
(P) 606-666-6097
(W) jacksonparks.com/parks/douthitt-park/
Located on the North Fork of the Kentucky River
there is canoe access and rental.
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Canoeing/Kayaking Continued
Fagan Branch Reservoir
370 Fagan Branch Rd.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(P) 270-692-0021
(W) www.visitlebanonky.com/faganbranch.html
140-acre lake that has access for canoes.
General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Hwy. 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(P) 502-732-4384
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Canoe rentals for the 30-acre lake at the park.
Green River Canoeing
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-5712
(W) www.mammothcavecanoe.com
Trips range from 8 - 12 miles in length, travel on
Green River and one trip begins in tail waters of
Nolin Lake.
Green River Lake State Park
Jacobson Park
4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd.
Lexington, KY 40509
(P) 859-288-2900
(W) www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=2078
47-acre lake that rents kayaks, access for any nonmotorized boat.
Jeffers Bend Environmental Center
and Botanical Garden
Metcalfe Ln.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(P) 270-885-8692
(W) www.jeffersbend.org
There is canoe access to the North Fork Little River.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Ct.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(P) 606-889-1790
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Canoe trips across Dewey Lake, scheduled by the
park throughout the year.
179 Park Office Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(P) 270-465-8255
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Flat water paddling on lake, also has access to
Green River which is Class I (+).
Kenlake State Resort Park
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Green River Paddle Trail Canoe Trips
Kincaid Lake State Park
Hatfield & McCoy River Trails
Kingdom Come State Park
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenup, KY 41144
(P) 606-473-7324
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Paddling access to the lake.
110 W. Court St.
Greensburg, KY 42743
(P) 270-789-2956
(W) www.greensburgonline.com
Multiple paddle trips offered on Green River, cabins
and camping available as well.
Bob Amos Dr.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(P) 606-444-5131
(W) www.visitpikeville.com
Rentals of canoe/kayak for trips down Big Sandy
River or Pikeville Pond. Guided trips available.
Rentals of tubes, bicycles and paddle boats also
available. RV park on premises.
542 Kenlake Rd.
Hardin, KY 42048
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to Kentucky Lake.
113 Administration Dr.
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(P) 270-362-4271
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to Kentucky Lake.
565 Kincaid Park Rd.
Falmouth, KY 41040
(P) 859-654-3531
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to Kincaid Lake, row boat and canoe rentals
from marina.
502 Park Rd.
Cumberland, KY 40823
(P) 606-589-2479
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
A 3.5-acre mountain lake that paddlers can access
for flat water paddling.
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Canoeing/Kayaking Continued
John Swift Lost Silver Mine Camp
Red River Gorge Site
45 Sky Bridge Rd.
Frenchburg, KY 40322
(P) 859-248-5528
(W) www.swiftcampground.com
Canoe, kayak, tube rentals, primitive camping and
bike rentals.
John Swift Lost Silver Mine Camp
Rockcastle River Site
US 25
Livingston, KY 40445
(P) 859-248-5528
(W) www.swiftcampground.com
Canoe, kayak, tube rentals, primitive camping,
fishing, access to hiking and horseback trails.
John Swift Lost Silver Mine Camp
Station Camp Creek
Hwy. 1209
Irvine, KY 40336
(P) 859-556-0900
(W) www.swiftcampground.com
Canoe, kayak, tube rentals, primitive camping,
access to hiking trails.
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to flat water paddling on Lake Barkley.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
5465 State Park Rd.
Jamestown KY, 42629
(P) 270-474-2211
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Flat water paddling on Lake Cumberland. Access to
Cumberland and Rockcastle Rivers.
Lake Malone State Park
331 KY 8001
Dumore, KY 42339
(P) 270-657-2111
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to Lake Malone.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Dr.
Golden Pond, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-2000
(W) www.lbl.org
Access to Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
570 Milner Rd.
Versailles, KY 40383
(P) 859-873-3271
(W) www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Guided paddling trips and instructions to a variety of
water ways in KY.
Little River Kayaks
701 New Hope Church Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-522-1140
Kayak rentals on Little River.
Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak
1240 Mammoth Cave Rd.
Cave City, KY 42127
(P) 270-773-3366
(W) www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com
Trips along the Green River ranging in length from
half-day to ten days; no rapids, Class I water levels;
good fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42257
(P) 270-758-2180
(W) www.nps.gov/maca
The Nolin and Green Rivers located within the park
provide miles of navigable water.
Mineral Mound State Park
48 Finch Ln.
Eddyville, KY 42038
(P) 270-388-3673
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to Lake Barkley.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge Rd.
Slade, KY 40376
(P) 606-663-2214
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Canoe and kayak rentals on Mill Creek Lake.
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Canoeing/Kayaking Continued
Nolin Lake State Park
2998 Briar Creek Rd.
Bee Spring, KY 42259
(P) 270-286-4240
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Paddling access to the lake.
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
850 Otter Creek Park Rd.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(P) 502-924-9171
(W) www.fw.ky.gov
Carry down access to Ohio River.
Parklands of Floyds Fork
Louisville, KY
(P) 502-584-0350
(W) www.theparklands.org
Numerous access points to Floyds Fork throughout
park system.
Red River Outdoors
415 Natural Bridge Rd.
Slade, KY 40376
(P) 859-230-3567
(W) www.redriveroutdoors.com
Rentals and access to the Red River. Rentals are
for Middle Gorge only, will provide shuttle to Upper
Gorge for those that own their own boat; trip is 8
miles.
River City Canoe and Kayak
814 Cherokee Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
(P) 502-384-3737
(W) www.RCCKonline.com
Kentuckiana’s largest paddle sport outfitters; also
provide training services.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
450 Lodge Rd.
Falls of Rough, KY 40119
(P) 270-257-2311
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Canoeing and kayaking may be done on the lake.
Red River Adventure
KY 715
Slade, KY 40376
(P) 606-663-1012
(W) www.redriveradventure.net
Boat rentals and shuttle services in the Red River
Gorge
Setter Ridge Outfitter
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 800-734-5611
(W) www.shakervilleageky.org
Canoe and kayak access at Shaker’s Landing on the
Kentucky River.
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters
2001 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701
(P) 800-541-RAFT (7238)
(W) www.ky-rafting.com
Guided rafting & canoe/kayak rentals of varying
difficulty on Big South Fork, Cumberland and Russell
Fork Rivers and Laurel Lake.
Still Waters Campground
249 Strohmeier Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(P) 502-223-8896
(W) www.stillwaterscampground.com
Campground with launch access on the Kentucky
River and Elkhorn Creek.
Taylorsville Lake State Park
1320 Park Rd.
Mt. Eden, KY 40046
(P) 502-477-8713
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Access to flat water paddling on Taylorsville Lake
Three Trees Canoe-Kayak
300 Athens-Boonesboro Rd.
Winchester, KY 40391
(P) 859-749-3227
(W) www.threetreeskayak.com
Canoe & kayak rentals on Pool 9 of Kentucky River,
shuttles & campsites.
Thaxton’s Licking River Canoe Rental
33 Hornbeck Rd.
Butler, KY 41006
(P) 859-472-2000
(W) www.gopaddling.com
Canoe outfitters along the Licking River in
Northern Ky.
Tradewater Canoe and Kayaks, LLC
114 Lakeview Dr.
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(P) 270-871-9475
Open weekends or by appointment on Tradewater
River.
518 McDowell Rd.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(P) 859-234-1751
(W) www.setterridgekycanoeing.com/index.htm
6 - 12 mile trips on the Licking River, canoe rentals.
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Marinas
America’s Paradise Resort
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Augusta Boat Dock and Marina
Bud’s Live Bait Shop
Barren River Lake State Park Marina
Burnside Marina
Beaver Creek Resort
Buzzard Rock Resort and Marina
Beaver Lake Marina LLC
Camo Fish Guide Service
Kentucky Lake
1024 Paradise Dr.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-436-2767
(W) www.americasparadiseresort.com
Ohio River
River and E. Second St.
Augusta, KY 41002
(P) 606-756-2183
(W) www.augustaky.com
Barren River Lake
1149 State Park Rd.
Lucas, KY 42156
(P) 270-646-2357
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Lake Cumberland
8929 W. Hwy. 92
Monticello, KY 42633
(P) 606-348-7280
(W) www.marinasintl.com
Taylorsville Lake
1269 Beaver Lake Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(P) 502-839-4402
(W) www.beaverlakemarinaky.com
Big Bear Resort
Buckhorn Lake
4441 KY Hwy. 1833
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(P) 606-398-7510
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Corinth Lake
370 McFarland Dr.
Corinth, KY 41010
(P) 859-824-0083
(W) www.budslivebaitshop.com
Lake Cumberland
680 W Lakeshore Dr.
Burnside, KY 42519
(P) 606-561-4223
(W) www.marinasintl.com
Lake Barkley
985 Buzzard Rock Rd.
Kuttawa, KY 42055
(P) 270-388-7925
(W) www.buzzardrock.com
Ohio River
Henderson, KY 42420
(P) 270-748-6077
(W) www.camofishguideservice.com
Cane Run Fishing Camp and Marina
Kentucky Lake
30 Big Bear Resort Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6414
(W) www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
Herrington Lake
326 Cane Run Camp Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-748-5487
(W) www.harrodsburgky.com/visitor/
fishing_boating.htm
Boone’s Landing Marina and Campground
Carr Creek Marina
Ohio River
14036 Boat Dock Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(P) 859-384-9800
(W) www.booneslanding.net
Browns Ford Boat Ramp
Barren River Lake
8500 Browns Ford Rd.
Scottsville, KY 42164
(P) 270-434-2329
(W) www.lrl.usace.army.mil
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Carr Creek Lake
Hwy. 15
Sassafrass, KY 41759
(P) 606-642-3239
(W) www.lrl.usace.army.mil/cfl/default.
asp?MyCategory=209
Carr Creek State Park
Carr Fork Lake
2086 Smithboro Rd.
Sassafras, KY 41759
(P) 606-642-4050
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
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Marinas Continued
Cave Run Marina
Cranks Creek Lake
Cave Springs Marina
Cummins Ferry Resort
Campground and Marina
Cedar Knob Resort and Marina
Cypress Springs Resort
Chimney Rock Marina
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Conley Bottom Resorts
Eddy Creek Marina Resort
Cave Run Lake
Kentucky Hwy. 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-784-9666
(W) www.caverunmarinas.com
Lake Cumberland
782 Island Ramp Rd.
Nancy, KY 42544
(P) 270-866-3634
(W) www.CaveSpringsMarina.com
Kentucky Lake
1434 Cedar Knob Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6998
(W) www.cedarknobresort.com
Herrington Lake
250 Chimney Rock Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-748-7625
(W) www.chimneyrock-marina.com
Lake Cumberland
736 Highway 1275 N
Monticello, KY 42633
(P) 606-387-0063
(W) www.conleybottom.com
2133 Hwy. 3099
Cawood, KY 40815
(P) 606-573-7352
(W) www.harlancountytourism.com
Herrington Lake
2558 Cummins Ferry Rd.
Salvisa, KY 40372
(P) 859-865-2003
(W) www.cumminsferry.com
Kentucky Lake
2740 Cypress Trl.
New Concord, KY 42076
(P) 270-436-5496
(W) www.cypressspringsresort.com
Dale Hollow Lake
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7431
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Lake Barkley
7612 KY 93 S
Eddyville, KY 42038
(P) 270-388-2271
(W) www.eddycreek.com
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Emerald Isle Resort and Marina
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Grayson Lake Marina
Grider Hill Marina and Resort
Green River Lake State Park
Grove Marina
Green River Marina and Resort
Guist Creek Marina and Campground
Green Turtle Bay Houseboat Rentals
Gwinn Island Marina and Resort
Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina
Hendricks Creek Resort
Green River Lake
Hwy. 372
Campbellsville, KY 42719
(P) 270-465-3412
(W) www.emeraldisleresort.com
Grayson Lake
325 Launch Ramp Rd.
Grayson, KY 41143
(P) 606-474-4513
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Green River Lake
179 Park Office Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(P) 270-465-8255
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Green River Lake
2892 Lone Valley Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(P) 270-465-2512
(W) www.greenrivermarina.com
Lake Barkley
265 Nautical Dr.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(P) 270-362-0121
(W) www.gtbhouseboats.com
Lake Barkley
263 Green Turtle Bay Dr.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(P) 270-362-8364
(W) www.greenturtlebay.com
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Greenbo Lake
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenup, KY 41144
(P) 606-473-7324
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Lake Cumberland
115 Grider Hill Lodge Rd.
Albany, KY 42602
(P) 1-866-387-5501
(W) www.griderhilldock.com
Laurel River Lake
558 Forest Service Rd. 100
Corbin, KY 40701
(P) 606-523-2323
(W) www.grovemarina.com
Guist Creek Lake
11990 Boat Dock Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(P) 502-647-5359
(W) www.guistcreek.com
Herrington Lake
1200 Gwinn Island Rd.
Danville, KY 40422
(P) 859-236-4286
(W) www.danvillekentucky.com
Dale Hollow Lake
945 Hendricks Creek Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7172
(W) www.hendrickscreekresort.com
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Marinas Continued
Herrington Lake Marina
Kincaid Lake State Park
Hester’s Resort and Marina
King Creek Resort and Marina
Holly Bay Marina
Knights of Columbus Boat Dock
Herrington Lake
136 S. Homestead Ln.
Lancaster, KY 40444
(P) 859-548-2282
(W) www.herringtonmarina.com
Kentucky Lake
350 Hesters Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-8280
(W) www.hestersresort.com
Laurel River Lake
674 Lake Rd.
London, KY 40741
(P) 606-864-6542
(W) www.hollybaymarina.com
Holmes Bend Marina and Resort
Green River Lake
5380 Holmes Bend Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
(P) 270-384-4425
(W) www.holmesbendresort.com
Indian Hills Alligator #2 Marina
Lake Cumberland
2108 Hwy. 1383
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(P) 270-866-6616
(W) www.indianhillsresort.com
Jamestown Resort and Marina
Lake Cumberland
3677 S. Hwy. 92E
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 800-844-8862
(W) www.jamestown-marina.com
Kamp Kennedy Marina
Herrington Lake
4646 Kennedy Bridge Rd.
Lancaster, KY 40444
(P) 859-548-2002
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kentucky Lake
888 Kenlake Rd.
Hardin, KY 42048
(P) 270-474-2245
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Kentucky Dam Marina
Kentucky Lake
466 Marina Dr.
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(P) 270-362-8386
Lake Barkley
565 Kincaid Park Rd.
Falmouth, KY 41040
(P) 859-654-9203
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Kentucky Lake
972 King Creek Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-493-0076
(W) www.fishinkentucky.com
Ohio River
4417 Upper River Rd.
Louisville, KY 40232
(P) 502-893-2220
Kuttawa Harbor Marina
Lake Barkley
1709 Lake Barkley Dr.
Kuttawa, KY 42055
(P) 270-388-9563
(W) www.kuttawaharbormarina.com
Lake Barkley Marina
Lake Barkley
4200 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-924-9954
(W) www.lakebarkleymarina.com
Lake Cumberland State Dock
Lake Cumberland
6365 State Park Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
(P) 270-343-2525
(W) www.statedock.com
Lake Linville Marina and Campgrounds
1797 Lake Linville Rd.
Renfro Valley, KY 40456
(P) 606-256-9696
Lake Malone State Park
Lake Malone
331 KY 8001
Dunmor, KY 42339
(P) 270-657-2111
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Lakeside Campground and Marina
Kentucky Lake
12363 U.S. Hwy. 68E
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-8157
(W) www.visitlakesidecampground.com
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Marinas Continued
Lee’s Ford Marina Resort
Moors Resort and Marina
Lighthouse Landing Resort and Marina
Moutardier Marina
Long Bow Marina
Narrows Marina
Lake Cumberland
451 Lee’s Ford Dock Rd.
Nancy, KY 42502
(P) 606-363-6426
(W) www.leesfordmarina.com
Kentucky Lake
320 W. Commerce Ave.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(P) 270-362-8201
(W) www.lighthouselanding.com
Cave Run Lake
KY Rt. 1274
Frenchburg, KY 40322
(P) 606-768-2929
(W) www.caverunmarinas.com
M & D’s Marina
Rough River Lake
346 Peter Cave Ramp Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(P) 270-259-4859
(W) www.mdmarina.com
Malcolm Creek Resort
Kentucky Lake
325 Guthrie Dr.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6496
(W) www.malcolmcreek.com
Manhattan Harbour
Ohio River
1301 4th Ave.
Dayton, KY 41074
(P) 859-261-8800
(W) www.manhattanharbour.com
Maysville River Park Marina
100 Main St.
Maysville, KY 41056
(P) 606-564-2520
(W) www.cityofmaysville.com
Moon River Marina and Resort
Lake Barkley
3025 Rockcastle Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-522-7638
(W) www.moonrivermarinaandresort.com
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Kentucky Lake
570 Moors Rd.
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(P) 270-362-8361
(W) www.moorsresort.com
Nolin Lake
1990 Moutardier Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(P) 270-286-4069
(W) www.moutardiermarina.com
Barren River Lake
2236 Narrows Rd.
Lucas, KY 42156
(P) 270-646-5253
Nick’s Boat Dock
Rough River Lake
342 S. Hwy. 79
McDaniels, KY 40158
(P) 270-257-8955
Omega Park Marina
Lake Cumberland
4345 Omega Park Rd.
Somerset, KY 42501
(P) 859-361-3140
Paintsville Lake Marina
Paintsville Lake
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(P) 606-297-5253
Pandora Marina
Herrington Lake
One Pandora Cove
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-748-9121
Peninsula Marina
Barren River Lake
1261 Peninsula Rd.
Glasgow, KY 42141
(P) 270-606-2223
(W) www.peninsulamarina.com
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Lake Beshear
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd.
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(P) 270-797-3421
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Kentucky’s Guide to Unbridled Adventure
Marinas Continued
Pier 99 Marina
Ohio River
Craigs Creek Rd.
Warsaw, KY 41095
(P) 859-567-8811
Ponderosa Boat Dock
Nolin Lake
865 Ponderosa Rd.
Clarkson, KY 42726
(P) 270-242-7215
(W) www.ponderosaboatdock.com
Port Oliver Boat Ramp
and Recreation Area
Hwy. 252 Barren River Dam Rd.
Scottsville, KY 42164
(P) 270-646-2055
Prizer Point Marina and Resort
Lake Barkley
1777 Prizer Point Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
(P) 270-522-3762
(W) www.prizerpoint.com
Red Gate Marina
Herrington Lake
305 Red Gate Rd.
Lancaster, KY 40444
(P) 859-548-3507
Reynolds Boat Dock
Bullock Pen Lake
2440 Violet Rd.
Crittenden, KY 41030
(P) 859-428-1644
Riverside Marina Bar & Grill
Ohio River
145 Mary Ingles Hwy.
Dayton, KY 41074
(P) 859-442-8111
(W) www.riversidemarinaky.com
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Lake
450 Lodge Rd.
Falls Of Rough, KY 40119
(P) 270-257-2311
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Royalty’s Fishing Camp
Herrington Lake
940 Normans Camp Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(P) 859-748-5459
(W) www.royaltysfishingcamp.com
Ruby’s Boat Dock
Lake Williamstown
1300 Day Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(P) 859-824-9967
(W) www.grantcokytourism.com/parks-andrecreation/ruby-s-boat-dock.htm
Scott Creek Marina
Cave Run Lake
KY 801
Morehead, KY 40351
(P) 606-874-9666
(W) www.caverunmarinas.com
Shawnee Bay Resort
Kentucky Lake
1297 Shawnee Bay Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-8360
(W) www.shawneebayresort.com
Smugglers Cove Marina and Motel
Craig’s Creek Lake
1150 U.S. 42 W.
Warsaw, KY 41095
(P) 859-567-7601
(W) www.smugglerscovemarinaonline.com
Sportsman’s Anchor Resort and Marina
Kentucky Lake
128000 US Hwy. 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6568
(W) www.anchorresortandmarina.com
Stone Mountain Boat Dock
Crank Creek Lake
2133 Hwy. 3099
Cawood, KY 40815
(P) 606-573-7352
Sugar Creek Bay Marina
Kentucky Lake
153 Resort Rd.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-436-2525
(W) www.sugarcreekbaymarina.com
Sulphur Creek Resort
Dale Hollow Lake
3498 Sulphur Creek Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
(P) 270-433-7272
(W) www.sulphurcreek.com
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Marinas Continued
Taylorsville Lake Marina
Taylorsville Lake
1240 Settlers Trace Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(P) 502-477-8766
(W) www.taylorsvillelakemarina.com
Walnut Creek Marina
Barren River Lake
2001 Walnut Creek Rd.
Scottsville, KY 42164
(P) 270-622-5858
Wood Creek Boat Dock
Laurel River Lake
1695 Moriah Rd.
London, KY 40741
(P) 606-878-5420
Yatesville Lake State Park Marina
Yatesville Lake
2762 Hwy. 1185
Louisa, KY 41230
(P) 606-686-2361
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Water’s Edge RV Park and Marina
Kentucky Lake
274 Tacklebox Ln.
Murray, KY 42071
(P) 270-436-5321
Wax Marina
Nolin Lake
14008 Peonia Rd.
Wax, KY 42726
(P) 270-242-7205
Whispering Oaks Resort
Kentucky Lake
267 Millers Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(P) 270-354-6628
(W) www.whisperingoaks.com
Sailing
Cave Run Sailing Association
Cave Run Lake
4325 KY Hwy. 801 S
Morehead, KY 40351
(W) www.caverunsailing.org
Sailing club located at Scott Creek Marina on Cave
Run Lake, races, regattas, lessons, etc.
Lighthouse Landing Resort and Marina
Kentucky Lake
320 W. Commerce Ave.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(P) 270-362-8201
(W) www.lighthouselanding.com
Sailboat rentals and retail on Kentucky Lake.
Wilgreen Lake Marina Bait and Tackle Shop
Wilgreen Lake
520 Wilgreen Lake Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475
(P) 859-623-1881
(W) www.wilgreenlakemarina.com
Willisburg Lake Marina
Willisburg Lake
11528 Hwy. 555
Willisburg, KY 40078
(P) 859-375-2477
Wisdom Dock
Dale Hollow Lake
7613 Wisdom Dock Rd.
Albany, KY 42602
(P) 800-840-8523
(W) www.wisdomdock.com
Wolf Creek Marina
Lake Cumberland
782 Island Ramp Rd.
Nancy, KY 42544
(P) 270-866-3634
(W) www.wolfcreekmarina.com
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Scuba Diving
Bluegrass Dive Club
232 Industry Pkwy
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(P) (859) 255-2072
(W) www.bluegrassdiveclub.com
Non-profit organization supporting the sport of scuba
in central Kentucky, planned dive trips, provides
educational and safety programs.
Central Coast Dive Center
Kentucky Diving Headquarters
3928 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
(P) 502-897-6481
(W) www.kydivinghq.com
Instructors and training staff use the Ralph
Wright Natatorium at the University of
Louisville. They also offer travel, retail store,
rentals, repair, etc.
913 Dudley Rd.
Edgewood, KY 41017
(P) 859-426-0023
(W) www.centralcoastdivecenter.com
Full service, PADI award winning dive shop with trip
planning, services, repairs, rentals, retail and training
services and an indoor heated pool.
Lake Cumberland
Dale Hollow Lake
Corbin
No local dive shops. There are some
sunken items that attract divers including a
few runabout boats, house boats, cars, etc.;
average depth 65’, max depth 200’.
Burkesville, Kentucky
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
27,000-acre reservoir generally has exceptionally
clear water, many popular dive spots including the
Old Willow Grove Schoolhouse.
Somerset/Jamestown
There are no charter or dive boat rentals at
Lake Cumberland. There is a dive shop in
Somerset called Dean’s Divers Den. Average
depth in lake is 90’ with the deepest point 200’.
Laurel River Lake
Louisville Dive Center
5454 S. Hwy. 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(P) 606-651-4536
10,000 sq./ft. facility. Full service center with indoor
pool and a boat recovery center.
4625 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40213
(P) 502-368-8427
Over 30 years of experience in instruction,
training, service, etc. They have a full retail
store and rentals as well. Plan numerous trips
each year to various diving destinations.
Falling Rock Park
Louisville Scuba Divers
Dean’s Divers Den
Joe’s Quarry
Fendley Mill Rd.
LaGrange, KY 40031
(P) 502-939-5049
Old rock quarry located just outside of LaGrange;
depths up to 45’; open weekends only.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenbo, KY 41144
(P) 800-325-0083
(W) www.parks.ky.gov
Diving in Greenbo Lake.
Islander’s Dive Center
850 D US 31 Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(P) 270-904-3112
(W) islandersdivecenter.com
Full service, certified PADI and SDI trainers and trips
around the world.
Louisville, Kentucky
(W) www.louisvillescubadivers.org
Dive club that meets monthly in Louisville and
plans dive trips for members.
New Horizons
2573 Regency Rd.
Lexington, KY 40503
(P) 859-277-1234
Instruction in a PADI 5-Star Instructor
Development Center. Provide rentals, retail,
dive trip options around the world, etc.
Paradise Divers, Inc.
10013 Brownsboro Rd.
Louisville, KY 40241
(P) 502-423-7055
Offer a range of classes for all of ages and
experience levels. Also rent out pool for parties
and group lessons. Plan multiple dive trips
every year.
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Pennyroyal Scuba Blue Springs Resort
602 Christian Quarry Rd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(P) 270-887-2585
(W) www.pennyroyalscuba.com
A 22-acre spring-fed quarry with depths up to 120’
and over 40 sunken treasures to explore; full service
diving destination.
Scuba Shack of Northern Kentucky
7333 Burlington Pike
Florence, KY 41042
(P) 859-283-1550
(W) www.scubashack.us
Also a full service dive shop with rentals, repairs,
retail, etc.; offer dive trips around the world.
Willow Grove Resort and Marina
11045 Willow Grove Hwy.
Allons, TN 38541
(P) 931-823-6616
(W) www.willowgrove.com/
Scuba Diving outfitter that offers trips on popular
Dale Hollow Lake that sits on the KentuckyTennessee border. Located near the old farming
community of Willow Grove that was flooded when
the reservoir was filled.
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