We welcome you to Kentucky’s Western Waterland, home of the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico – the canal-connected Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley! Combine the lakes with the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers to find a virtual playground of recreation in the 15 counties of western Kentucky. Only in Kentucky’s Western Waterland can you experience 3,000 miles of lake-shoreline, 170,000 acres of protected forest in a National Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of trails, and thousands of acres of navigable water.

State parks, resorts, and campgrounds dot the shores of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – perfect for enjoying the lakes. The numerous marinas can provide for all your boating needs. Additionally, the lakes are internationally known for competitive and recreational fishing. Big Lakes! Big Fish!

There’s Only One – and they are all in Western Kentucky – Land Between The Lakes, National Quilt Museum, Trail of Tears Historic Trail, and Great River Road.

Enjoy an exciting mix of authentic Kentucky arts, culture, historic sites, and family-friendly entertainment and activities. We are the perfect place for families, outdoor enthusiasts, or the small meetings market.

Western Kentucky’s Vast Shores & Open Doors beckon you! Visit www.kentuckylakebarkley.org or call 1-800-448-1069 for free information on Kentucky’s Western Waterland and partners.