World-class Lake Barkley lodge, designed by Edward Durrell Stone, seems to have just emerged naturally from the wooded shoreline that surrounds it. Using a post-and-beam wood construction of Western Cedar, Douglas fir, and three-and one-half acres of glass, the recently renovated Barkley Lodge complex provides a lake view from the private balconies of most of the 120 rooms and four suites.
Open year-round. Rooms available by late afternoon. Check-out by noon, Central Time. AAA 3-Diamond rating. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs). View accommodation details.
High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge.
For private accommodations enjoy one of the nine two-bedroom, two-bath cottages with lake or wooded views. For rustic charm Lake Barkley offers 4 two-bedroom log cabins. Each has unique appeal, and offer screened-in porches or decks. Tableware, cooking utensils and linens are provided. Open year-round. Cottages are available by late afternoon. Check-out by 11:00 AM, Central Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).
This glass walled 331 seat restaurant allows guests to have panoramic and scenic views from any seat in the house. With Chef Hattie Cheatham’s specialty of good old country cooking like meatloaf, fried chicken, catfish & hushpuppies, with real mashed potatoes, the restaurant has earned a long-time and well-deserved reputation for the best home cooking in western Kentucky. As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available.
Find delight in the outdoors in the campground. The campground has 78 sites with utility hookups, a dump station, and two central service buildings with showers and rest rooms. Closed for season from October 31st to mid-March.
Test your golfing skills on the 18-hole Boots Randolph Course. A pro shop, rental riding carts, pull carts, and golf clubs are available. Golf packages are offered. Course open year-round, weather permitting. Pro Shop: 1-800-295-1878. View more information.
Hiking Trails
Enjoy the beauty surrounding Lake Barkley on one of three self-guiding trails, providing 9 miles of nature study. Seven miles are open for mountain biking. Click to view trail information.
Game Room
Entertain yourself and impress your friends in our Game Room. Video games, pool and ping pong tables, checker tables, and a room full of smiles await you in the Lodge’s lower lobby. Operating hours: Sunday – Thursday, 9am – 10pm; Friday – Saturday, 9am – 11pm.
Tennis
Enjoy a tennis match on one of two lighted courts near the lodge for the exclusive use of overnight guests.
Trap Range
Test your marksmanship at Lake Barkley’s trap range. The lighted range provides 12-gauge shot guns. $15.00 per round including shotguns and clays. The charge for clays only is $6.00 per round of 25. Supervised trapshooting is seasonal - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9 am; Wednesday 6 pm. The range will remain open for at least one hour. Private shoot can be arranged at other times by contacting Lake Barkley Recreation at least two weeks prior to arrival.
Planned Recreation
A recreation director organizes daily summer activities and year-round special events for children and adults
Gift Shop
Our gift shop is lavishly decorated with something for everyone. The Kentucky crafts people represented range from the finest potters to the most intricate woodworkers. Many souvenirs depicting the local wildlife, such as deer, horses, raccoons, frogs and hummingbirds are available. Choose from a wide variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, magnets, and postcards.
With a 57,920-acre lake, Barkley is a year-round boating paradise. The marina is one-half mile from the lodge and offers 112 covered slips, 60 open slips, and a launching ramp.
Rental fishing boats, pontoon boats, and ski boats are available. Open year-round. Fee for rentals. Marina: (270) 924-9954.
Enjoy hours of fishing pleasure at Lake Barkley. Anglers cast for largemouth, white, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie.
A 4,800 ft. paved, lighted airstrip is located three miles from the lodge. Gasoline not available.
Pamper yourself year-round at the Lake Barkley Fitness Center. This indoor facility is equipped with nautilus machines, fitness cycles, Olympic free-weight room, leverage equipment, aerobic classes, glass racquet ball court, tanning beds, sauna, wet-steam room, whirlpool, and locker rooms.
The heated indoor wellness pool can be used free of charge by lodge and cottage guests. Individual daily memberships can be bought by persons staying at nearby resorts. These daily fees are discounted for Lake Barkley Resort campground and marina guests.
With a staff of five certified trainers and a certified massage therapist you’re in good hands! Open year-round. Fee charged. Age restrictions apply.
A swimming pool fronting the lodge between the lake and the lodge is for the exclusive seasonal use of lodge and cottage guests. The public beach offers a volleyball court, bathhouse, and hours of swimming fun in the waters of Lake Barkley.