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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Dining
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Fishing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, 42408
  • Place, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Barkley
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (2 Double Beds)

Room (2 Double Beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Dawson Springs

With a stay at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs, you'll be 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Dive Cerulean. .This family-friendly hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Bravard Vineyards & Winery and 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center.

What's nearby

  • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Bruce - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Venture River Family Water Park - 42 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Gleam Mahr Center for Arts - 42 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 43 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 105 min drive

About this property

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Lakefront hotel with a golf course and free breakfast
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Dawson Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Clifty Creek Restaurant serving guests of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Clifty Creek Restaurant - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clifty Creek Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1954
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01

Property is also known as

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 241 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, not crowded, the property was beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time as usual. First time being able to go to the beach and swimming pool. Was not able to swim due to husband just having surgery but still got to visit pool and beach. Was a great place to go while husband was recovering.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben F

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful and well preserved! Very friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay nice staff,, internet wasnt good and no cell service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked all the different activities at the park. The cabins are wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom ceiling had mold in it and there's holes in the wall behind the dresser letting bugs in especially them thousand legs that sting you and bite you killed two of them in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Venita

Travelled with group
Cabin bathroom floor was wet and slick. Not good 4 Handcapp person. Window locks in kitchen wouldn’t lock just sitting on window. AC worked great. Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I normally stay at Barkley Lake State Resort but decided to make the extra drive to check out the Pennyrile Golf Course. So glad we did. The lodge was just as beautiful as well as the grounds and the area in general. Will definitely return with couples for more golfing next year. The place was practically empty, not sure why because we had a wonderful stay. You'd think it would be hard to secure a room. I have NEVER seen any marketing or advertising for Pennyrile other than flyers at the park shops. Kentucky sure knows how to run a great State Park system. Kudos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, clean, safe, friendly, incredible amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view. The room was nice and cool when we arrived. We just stayed one night. The free breakfast was great! We spent some time at the pool and enjoyed it. Only wished the pool opened a little earlier. We also went to the beach and enjoyed it very much. We rented pedal boats which were affordable and lots of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Chandler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this state park ! Offers alot of activities . Its alot of fun and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothea, Arlington

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beautiful wooded area. Winding road with deer. Cute set up. Reasonably priced. View of lake. Informative hand out. Non- smoking. Pet friendly. Lots of towels. Very clean. Comfy bed. Didn't use it, but the pool looked beautiful. I did not see the beach. Everything is kind of spread out. It looked like it could be a nice chill place for an extended stay. It's out of the way for one night. Lots of activities. Cons: Slow check-in. Couldn't buy M & Ms sitting on check-in counter because the money was submitted at 9 PM. Note this is 930 and she's taking my credit card for the room. Senseless. Opened my patio door to look on the balcony and the door would not shut or latch. The woman did come to confirm that the door would not shut or latch and it stayed that way overnight. The TV and lamp are connected to a plug that is shorting out. When the TV would come on, it's nothing but fuzz. No reception. The Internet/Wi-Fi might as well be dial up. It is awful. The breakfast was unremarkable. Walking around the lodges there was someone smoking on their balcony. That was disappointing, but it did not reach my room. The trail could use some upkeep. The room had no refrigerator and no microwave. There was a black wasp. We decided to respect each other's space so that turned out ok- and probably to be expected in the woods. Advice: the cottages are actually on the water, they would probably be a better choice than the lodges. More privacy and have direct access to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucila

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorthea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I got there and I didn't have a a room reserved for me. Lucky their was a room available and they matched the rate I got online. Why y'all charged me near 12.00 for what?I would like that back never seen anything on a charge from Expedia when I went online to book. And y'all failed to book me a room so I feel I should get that back. Overall stay was nice . Breakfast sucked no frig. Or microwave but overall was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and perfect for relaxing, a place to have a good time with the family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025