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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Outdoor wedding area
BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, 42408
  • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
    6 min drive
  • Dive Cerulean
    23 min drive
  • Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
    85 min drive

Room options

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Room (2 Double Beds)

Room (2 Double Beds)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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 - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dive Cerulean - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Lake Barkley - 42 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 54 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area - 85 min drive - 70.8 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 a 24-hour front desk
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 2.50-12.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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

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
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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 12.00 per person
  • 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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaby Merary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy tranquilo y bonito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so surprised at just how cozy and wonderful it was! Parking was a breeze. Beach and water were AMAZING. Room was super clean. Just really, really NEED a mini fridge and microwave. It's just a must, especially with stores and such a minimum of 15 minutes away. The food at the restaurant was the most bland, luke warm, unseasoned, sketchy food I may have ever had at any restaurant. It was honestly inedible and I hate that because I love comfort food and especially in a buffet option. I was at least able to eat mashed potatoes but that had to hold me over for 12 hours after a long day of swimming and sun. The breakfast was almost better. Thankfully! Other than that, we absolutely loved every moment of our stay and my daughter asked if we could please stay another night. I was impressed with the comfort and beauty we were surrounded with at the lodge and its areas just outside the building. My goodness did it feel like a wonderful step back in time when people actually interacted with one another. We played board games in the lobby areas, air hockey in the arcade. Browsed books in the library area. Sat and chatted by the windows overlooking the lake. It felt so wonderful to see my daughter put her phone down and truly appreciate her surroundings. She and I were so happy we chose to stay here as we had never been even to the beach area before. What an amazing time! We will absolutely be back! Can't wait to try it in the fall with a hot cup of apple cider in the lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful State Park. The accommodations and staff are fabulous. Wonderful clean rooms with a view of the lake. I absolutely love this State Resort. The food at the restaurant was not very good but besides that the staff and hotel were great and the park is amazingly beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful area with great amenities when visiting with family. Did not realize lodge doesn't come with microwave or mini refrigerator definitely would look into cottage next time or bring cooler. The area doesn't have lots of food options so bring your own food is a must unless you're going to eat at lodge restaurant every day. Amazing trip with my sister will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

We didn’t stay. They were using for storm shelter
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice serenity, low key
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So nice to find this nice clean place. We were in the area for a funeral. So beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had Thanksgiving dinner there and the food was excellent. We want to compliment your volunteer greeter Mary Beth. The food was amazing. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just a real nice place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding Anniversary Celebrating
The weekend was beautiful. Very relaxing. We enjoyed the view from the room and slept well. We were not happy with the food. All state park food has not been good since Covid. The buffet has always been a family favorite but not this time. Staff was pleasant and eager to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful view
The view was wonderful. The room was dark, quiet and great for sleep. The room is very clean, but seriously dated. No USB or refrigerator. Tiny TV by today's standards. Dining room hours were not convenient. They were open 11 - 2 somedays, 11 -3, 11-7. The exterior lighting was mostly out, leaving the walkways and parking lot very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
This place is beautiful. Very serine and peaceful! Rooms are old but clean. My favorite state park area so far.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023