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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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

About the area

Dawson Springs

On lake.Stay at this Dawson Springs hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Dive Cerulean. Bravard Vineyards & Winery and Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dawson Springs hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1954
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

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

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 elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 23 and close September 01.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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