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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$115
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, 42408
  • Lake Barkley
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
  • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (2 Double Beds) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (2 Double Beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

About this property

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

3.5-star Dawson Springs hotel steps from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a meeting room are onsite.
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.

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.

In addition to a golf course, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers a library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1954
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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
2 total pets
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01

Property is also known as

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need more funding to make the area more beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was wonderful in the lodge nice view of the lake. The carfish and fried chicken in the restaurant wad great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Liberty Township

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aleta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my time at Pennyrile. I only have three complaints. The rooms should have fridges and microwaves, the dining options were limited due to no chicken (I do not eat beef or pork). But the waitress was very apologetic about not having chicken. And I understood. Overall, I had a great time and will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Quiet but overall nothing. The rooms have no microwaves or refrigerators in them and they have no pop machines or no way to get snacks or anything they have no vending machines they lock the doors after 11:00 so you can't get in the lodge where they say you can use a microwave so you can't get in there to do that so basically all you have is two beds a TV and a bathroom and they will not move you when there is complaints and concerns with your neighbors I'm calling and complaining 5-10 minutes after you get here because they put you in an adjoining room with them and so they will not move you and they don't take taking that as a curiosity so basically nothing and it took me 25 minutes to check in after I was already booked online and I would not recommend staying here for $100 a night when it should be a $60 or $40 motel with no way you got to drive at least by about 10 miles out to go to the nearest store to get anything like drinks anything you better bring your own cooler to keep your stuff cold if you bring stuff but like I said there is no way to oh and as far as if you have dirty clothes you have to go down to the campground because they don't have laundry rooms here at the lodge so no no I would not recommend nobody saying I had a horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
I am having an event tomorrow at the lodge. Everyone is super helpful. They have provided everything I need for a successful program. I am excited to be here. Pennyrile State Park is a lovely spot in Kentucky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay in town for a wedding!

The facilities and the location were fabulous. While most amenities weren't open because it's still the off season, we were in town for a wedding and couldn't have picked a better place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tisha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely state park but not winter friendly. I chose this lodge for the warmth of the lovely pics of lobby fireplace and lake view. I think there were only 3 other rooms rented on a Friday night. When I asked about fireplace not burning, employee at check in told me their wood was too wet. But the next morning a different employee had started a fire. The room was basic but very clean and had nice towels. There is a balcony looking over the lake. Rooms require outside walk to lodge. Many nice property amenities for warmer weather. Many things were “out of order.” No coffee out our whole stay. I understand there were few guests to serve but I still paid for my room with expectations. Very limited continental breakfast. We ate in dining room Friday evening and food was very tasty. Service was very friendly at dinner. Again very few guests. (6)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold winter nights stsy

Love the rooms at this resort- wish they would come and make the beds each morning- really the only issue. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and the view is Spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely check out the beautiful lake! Stay at the lodge for easy access to all of the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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