Barren River Lake, KY

AKA: Barren River Reservoir

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Lake Overview
Barren River Lake Fishing Video
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Contact Info

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Barren River Lake, KY

About Barren River Lake

The serene setting of Barren River Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. An often used lake for bass tournaments, Barren River Lake has 10,000 surface acres and 140 miles of shoreline. Boat rentals, campgrounds, RV hookups, boat launch ramps, lodging, restaurants and a marina, are here to enhance your outdoor experience at this multi-recreation use lake.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Austin Public Use Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a gravel parking.

Barren River Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off State Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with lots of paved parking.

Beaver Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Beaver Creek Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp paved parking.

Browns Ford Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, at the east end of the Brownsford Road Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Peninsula Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Peninsula Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

The Narrows Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Narrows Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Bailey's Point Campground - 270 622-6959

Tailwater Campground - 270 622-7732

The Narrows Campground - 270 646-3094

Spring Hill RV Park - 270 646-3373

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, yellow bass and hybrid striped bass at Barren River Lake in Kentucky.