Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Resorts

Lynnhurst Family Resort brings several styles of lodging together on the Kentucky Lake shoreline near Murray. Cabins, motel rooms, condominiums, a large retreat building, tiny homes, glamping, camping, marina services, and seasonal dining allow families and groups to stay near one another without choosing the same accommodations. A pool, sandy beach, boat rentals, fishing access, and shared gathering areas keep the resort closely connected to the lake.

• Lakefront
• Glamping
• Camping
• Marina
• Restaurant

Cypress Bay Marina & Resort sits near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line on a protected arm of Kentucky Lake. Ten cabins with one, two, or three bedrooms give couples, families, and fishing groups several lodging sizes to choose among. A full-service marina, boat slips, bait, ice, snacks, and lake supplies keep overnight accommodations and time on the water in one setting.

• Waterfront Cabins
• Pet Friendly
• Marina
• Bait/Tackle
• Covered/Open Slips

Missing Hill Resort sits in a protected cove on Cypress Bay near Paris Landing, Land Between the Lakes, and Murray. Waterfront lodging, a sandy beach, two fishing docks, marina services, rentals, and seasonal camping give visitors several ways to stay close to Kentucky Lake. The cove setting is great for fishing, swimming, paddling, and boating while preserving a quieter shoreline.

• Waterfront
• Central HVAC
• Cable TV
• Wi-Fi
• Full Kitchens

Birdsong Resort, Marina & Campground has welcomed visitors to Kentucky Lake since 1961. The property brings 28 rental cottages, camping, marina services, and roughly 150 boat slips together on the protected waters of Birdsong Creek. Its Tennessee River location also places cruising boaters along America's Great Loop while keeping families and anglers close to the lake.

• Waterfront
• Pet-friendly
• Swimming Pool
• Marina
• Campground

Lakeview Cottages is a family-owned Kentucky Lake property in Cypress Cove with nine furnished cabins ranging from studio layouts to three-bedroom lodges. Full kitchens, decks, Wi-Fi, grills, fire pits, pet-friendly options, a guest pavilion, discounted slips, boat rentals, and golf carts connect the cabins to the neighboring marina. The variety gives couples, families, fishing groups, reunions, and guests with accessibility needs several ways to stay near the water.

• Pet-Friendly
• Marina
• Cabins
• Free Wi-Fi
• Full Kitchens

Big Bear Resort began as a fishing camp in 1948 and has grown into a broad Kentucky Lake property near Benton. Cottages, villas, chalets, condominiums, marina townhouses, a restored log cabin, camping, and a full-service marina give visitors many ways to stay near the water. A private beach, pool, boat rentals, water-sports equipment, and fishing amenities keep the resort closely tied to Malcolm and Big Bear Creeks.

• Swimming Pool
• Pet-Friendly
• Water View
• Sandy Beach
• Marina

Shawnee Bay Resort occupies 15 wooded acres along Kentucky Lake with one, two, and three-bedroom waterfront cottages. Screened porches, a private marina, covered slips, boat rentals, fuel, bait, tackle, and fishing guides give the property a strong angling identity. Families also gain direct access to the shoreline and nearby attractions around Land Between the Lakes, Benton, Murray, and Paducah.

• Waterfront
• Marina
• Screened Porches
• Private Beach
• Wi-Fi

Whispering Oaks Resort combines waterfront cabins, a marina, boat rentals, a swimming beach, and full-hookup RV sites on Kentucky Lake. Furnished kitchens, pet-friendly lodging, electric boat slips, and short or long-term camping options allow families and boaters to use the property in different ways.

• Waterfront
• Pet-Friendly
• Beach
• Playground
• Fully Eq. Kitchens

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is a large lodging and recreation property at the northern end of Kentucky Lake. A 72-room lodge, more than 60 cottages, golf, dining, meeting facilities, a beach, pool, campground, and nearby marina support vacations, conferences, reunions, and group trips. Its location near Kentucky Dam, Grand Rivers, Interstate 24, and Land Between the Lakes keeps many of the region's familiar destinations close at hand.

• Lodging Options
• Golf Course
• Convention Center
• Water View
• On-site Marina

Aurora's Kentucky Lake Cottages brings motel rooms and furnished one, two, and three-bedroom cottages together about a half mile from Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. The range of lodging serves couples, families, sportsmen, reunions, and larger groups in one location. A pool with an enclosed slide, play areas, indoor games, grills, and shared outdoor spaces add plenty to do around the property.

• Swimming Pool
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fire Pits
• Picnic Areas
• Outdoor Grills

Malcolm Creek Resort is a year-round Kentucky Lake property with furnished cottages, a full-service marina, boat rentals, a private beach, pool, playground, and fishing dock. The protected Malcolm Creek setting keeps boating, fishing, swimming, and family recreation close to the lodging. Land Between the Lakes, restaurants, golf, and nearby lake communities add day-trip options beyond the resort.

• Pool
• Marina
• Private Beach
• Water View
• Pet-Friendly

Hesters Resort is a family-operated Kentucky Lake property with 11 fully furnished rental units on a protected point near the main lake. Nine units sit within about 100 yards of the shoreline, while two overlook the resort and water from higher ground. Full kitchens, outdoor gathering areas, marina services, boat rentals, and fishing amenities give families and anglers a self-contained place to stay near the water.

• Marina
• Free Wi-Fi
• Beach
• Water View
• Picnic Area

Cypress Springs Resort is a family-owned property on protected Cypress Creek near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. Lake-view motel rooms, kitchenette options, an on-site restaurant, marina services, boat slips, rentals, and fishing support place lodging and boating in one location. Its position between Murray and Paris Landing also gives visitors access to communities and attractions on both sides of Kentucky Lake.

• Waterfront
• Free Wi-Fi
• Kitchenette
• Restaurant
• Marina

Moors Resort occupies nearly a mile of Kentucky Lake shoreline on Buckhorn Bay with lodge rooms, cottages, townhouses, a log cabin, marina services, boat rentals, and seasonal waterfront dining. Thirty-seven cottages and several larger lodging options give couples, families, fishing groups, and reunions room to choose their own style of stay. Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill and the full-service marina keep meals and boating within the resort.

• Lakefront
• Restaurant
• Marina
• Cottages
• Pet-Friendly

Kenlake State Resort Park combines a 48-room lodge, 34 cottages, camping, dining, tennis, a seasonal pool, trails, and marina access on Kentucky Lake. The park's location near Eggners Ferry Bridge places Land Between the Lakes and Aurora close to the stay. Fishing, birding, walking, bicycling, and year-round tennis give the property an identity that reaches well beyond summer boating.

• Indoor Tennis
• Cottages
• Water View
• Picnic Tables
• Playground

Sportsman's Lodge brings motel rooms, cottages, fishing cabins, camping, and marina services together at the Jonathan Creek Bridge on Kentucky Lake. the location has long been geared toward anglers and lake travelers, with boat rentals, slip rentals, a swimming pool, and several styles of overnight accommodations in one location. The motel remains open throughout the year, while the marina operates seasonally from late March through October.

• Waterfront
• Seasonal
• Jonathan Creek
• Water Views
• On-site Marina

The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek is a locally owned boutique motel just south of Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Eighteen guest rooms and four cabins were completely renovated after the former Bel Air Motel changed hands in 2022, bringing kitchenettes, keyless entry, updated furnishings, and full kitchens in the cabins. Two pools, breakfast, gathering spaces, games, EV charging, the BelAir Grill, and the Postcard Lounge round out the property.

• Swimming Pools
• Free Wi-Fi
• Cabins
• Restaurant
• Picnic Areas

Hickory Hill Resort is a Kentucky Lake property near Benton with furnished cabins, a private dock, pontoon rentals, a fish-cleaning station, pool, playground, sports areas, and golf-cart rentals. Full kitchens, grills, lake views, and indoor and outdoor seating give families and anglers room to settle in for several days. The arrangement also works well for reunions and groups using several cabins at once.

• Playground & Pool
• Wi-Fi
• Fully Furnished
• Charcoal Grills
• Picnic Tables

Pleasant View Resort rests in a quiet cove near the back of Big Sandy Bay on Kentucky Lake. Waterfront cabins and a full-service marina keep fishing, boating, hunting trips, reunions, and family stays centered on the resort.

• Swimming Pool
• Waterfront
• Big Sandy Bay
• Lake View
• Marina

King Creek Resort is a family-owned Kentucky Lake retreat on 12 acres along King Creek Bay. Seven cottages, camping, boat and slip rentals, a private beach, paddling equipment, and marina services support families, fishing groups, and seasonal campers. One to three-bedroom cottages sleep up to eight guests while keeping the shoreline and resort recreation close at hand.

• Waterfront
• Marina
• Pontoon Rentals
• New Slips
• Beach

Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort is a family-owned Kentucky Lake property spread across 15 acres and more than 1,500 feet of shoreline. Sixteen cottages include smaller accommodations for two alongside larger cabins that sleep groups of up to 18. A sandy beach, boat rentals, covered docking, swim facilities, paddling equipment, and outdoor gathering areas keep much of the stay centered on the water.

• Waterfront
• Fire Pit
• Playground
• Sandy Beach
• Pet-Friendly