Department of Parks
Fisherman’s Package Available At Barren River Lake State Resort Park

LUCAS, Ky. – Fisherman have a great place to drop a line at Barren River Lake. And now, Barren River Lake State Resort Park is offering a great overnight deal with their Fisherman’s Package through March 31 of 2008.

The offer features one and two night packages in the Louie B. Nunn Lodge that include a breakfast and lunch to go and a thermos of coffee. The price is $79.12 for two people for one night and $143.46 for two people for two nights.  There’s also a one-night cottage special that also includes breakfast and lunch to go and coffee thermos for $123.22 for two people. Single person rates are also available for lodge rooms and cottages.

Fishing licenses are required and may be purchased near the park entrance. Additional lodging nights are available at discounted rates. For information and reservations, call the park at 1-800-325-0057 or 270-646-2151.

Besides fishing, Barren River Lake State Resort Park near Glasgow has a lodge, cottages, Driftwood Restaurant, golf course, fitness center, gift shop, picnic areas and hiking trails.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov