Most reviewed Bodies of Water in Kentucky


  1. 4.0 Lake Cumberland State Resort Park (169 reviews)
    - Houseboat Rental
    State Parks • Bodies of Water
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    Welcome to the heart of Lake Cumberland in Russell County, Kentucky! With four commercial marinas and over 1,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland is home to some of the best boating and fishing in the southeast. Come visit Lake Cumberland in Russell County, KY today! See more..
  2. 4.5 Kentucky Lake (118 reviews)
    - Will go again
    Bodies of Water
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    The lake has an abundance of 13-14 inch fish and a rising bass population. See more..
  3. 4.5 Cave Run Lake (93 reviews)
    - Lots to do
    Bodies of Water
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    Great lake for all activities. Its very clean and in areas without a lot of boat traffic, its crystal clear. The beach within Zilpo campground and the boat launch at this location were nice. We kayaked on the lake and had a great time. There's plenty of spots to pull off, get out and swim. The lake was plenty large enough to feel like there was plenty of space to kayak or canoe even with boating, tubing, wave runners, house boats, etc. on a holiday weekend. See more..
  4. 4.5 Green River (69 reviews)
    - Overnight Canoeing
    Bodies of Water
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    This 25-mile river flowing through Mammoth Cave National Park is great for canoeing, fishing or just plain swimming. See more..
  5. 4.0 Buckhorn Lake (26 reviews)
    - Cool place
    Bodies of Water
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    Mountain lake full of small game and fish. See more..
  6. 4.5 Laurel River Lake (23 reviews)
    - Amazing, relaxing vacation on beautiful lake
    Bodies of Water
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    Catch yourself some fish and hunt yourself some quail: fresh food makes good eats at Laurel Lake. See more..
  7. 4.5 Elkhorn Creek (21 reviews)
    - Hidden Gem
    Bodies of Water
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    This 86-mile waterway offers some of the state's finest smallmouth bass fishing. See more..
  8. 4.5 Lake Cumberland (20 reviews)
    - We visit every year
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
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    We go every year about 5-6 times. We keep our boat at Jamestown dock and love to visit. Be careful in early season for the logs and debris in lake. Visit the 2 party coves on the lake. See more..
  9. 4.5 Wood Creek Lake (19 reviews)
    - Beautiful scenery
    Bodies of Water
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    The largest largemouth bass in Kentucky once called this lake home. See more..
  10. 4.0 Lake Linville (16 reviews)
    - Finding Gems in the Backwoods of Kentucky
    Bodies of Water
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    Largemouth, crappie, catfish, and bream abound. Recently, a lucky fisherman caught a 44-pound catfish here. See more..
  11. 4.5 Echo River (13 reviews)
    - Easy Accessible Trail near Green River Ferry
    Bodies of Water
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    Echo River in Mammoth Cave National Park runs through Mammoth Cave and snorkelers will find lots of the appropriately-named blind fish in its dark waters. See more..
  12. 4.5 Cranberry Lake Preserve (11 reviews)
    - Natural setting
    Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Parks
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    Ive been here a few times over many years. Fall is always a great time to come experience the colors! See more..
  13. 3.5 Lake Jericho Recreational Area (8 reviews)
    - Great lake setting
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
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    Nice lake that isn’t over crowded. Good fishing but is a no-wake lake so limits water sport activities. Reasonable day use fees. This is a local setting for us so we never had stayed at campground. Very picturesque lake. See more..
  14. 4.5 Grayson Lake (8 reviews)
    - Kayaking
    Bodies of Water
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    I’m giving this five stars because the natural beauty was awesome. We were really disappointed in the amount of trash the “butane and paint sniffers” left behind at the beautiful grottos and falls hidden location. We had heard about the trash, so we brought a trash sack and grabbers. I wish we had brought a second sack we went on a weekday in September and had the entire place to ourselves. Unfortunately, we picked up over 20 cans of butane and spray paint cans, along with lots of bottles and cans.Sad that such an amazing wonder is treated so poorly. I would be afraid to paddle back in there on a summer day if there is that amount of aerosol abuse going on ‍♀️ See more..
  15. 5.0 Dog Creek Recreation Area (8 reviews)
    - Camping for a week...
    Bodies of Water
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    My husband and I had a great time camping for a week at Dog Creek. The park attendants, Mr and Mrs Brown, were super nice and very accommodating. The park is very beautiful and well kept. On our last day there, Mr Brown actually came to our camp site multiple times to assist us with getting a camping pass for my disabled husband. They went above and beyond to make sure that our stay at the camp ground was nothing less than perfect. I hope to see them back again next year, as we will be returning. Thanks again Mr and Mrs Brown!!! See more..
  16. 4.5 Brashears Creek (7 reviews)
    - Let's go swimming!!!
    Bodies of Water
    Fishing alert: Brashears Creek is ripe with smallmouth bass and some sunfish. See more..
  17. 5.0 Summer Shoals Retreat & Campground (7 reviews)
    - Camped out
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Forests • Geologic Formations • Waterfalls
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    Our listing is for Summer Shoals Retreat Campground and cabin rentals. We are located on the banks of the Cumberland River on the scenic Summer Shoals. We are surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest deep in the Wild and Scenic River waterway about 11 miles upstream of Cumberland Falls State Park. Bring a canoe, bicycle or a walking stick and come exploring. Our cabins are primative sleep cabins only. They do not have electric or water. Although warm showers are available on site. The cabins sleep 4 but you need your own bedding they are 50.00 a night. Tent camping per night is 12.00 per adult, children 12 and under are free, and pets welcome. Come visit Kentucky there are about 15 waterfall hikes in the National Forest in this area. Cumberland Falls is about a 25 minute drive. See more..
  18. 4.5 Martins Fork Lake (6 reviews)
    - Outdoor Relaxation
    Bodies of Water
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    Bass, trout, and catfish are only some of the fish you'll catch at this mountain lake. See more..
  19. 5.0 O'Neil Landing (5 reviews)
    - OLD BUILDINGS
    Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Parks
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    I love the old buildings. You can go up to them and see all the buildings. I like the town of Augusta Ky because it is just a little historic town. See more..
  20. 5.0 Lake LIberty (3 reviews)
    - ove
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water
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    Lake Liberty is a wonderful place to go canoe, kayak, and fish. Trails around the lake are excellent places to view native wildlife. Since combustion propelled watercraft and swimming is not allowed, Lake Liberty is a peaceful place to get away from it all and reconnect with nature. It is open to the public from 6 AM – midnight 7 days a week. Fishing is welcome, must have a valid fishing license. See more..
  21. 4.0 Floyd's Fork (2 reviews)
    - Lovely neck of the woods.
    Bodies of Water
    Find smallmouth and spotted bass here, as well as catfish and assorted panfish. See more..
  22. 3.5 Salt River (2 reviews)
    - Beautiful river
    Bodies of Water
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    Generally holds largemouth bass and catfish, though during the spring spawn you might find “super white bass” – which can withstand bullets – in the upper area of the river. See more..
  23. 5.0 Kentucky River (1 review)
    - Worth the drive
    Bodies of Water
    There are many places to view the Kentucky River, and great recreational facilities scattered along the shore. My favorite spots are the High Bridge park south of Wilmore Ky and Harrodsburg road (US 68) from Lexington to Harrodsburg. Drive very carefully! The river has carved steep cliffs in the limestone, you will quickly go from moderate curves to hairpin curves as you descend to the river level and climb back again. Combine your Ky River trip with a stop at Shakertown off US 68. See more..
  24. 4.0 Triple R Pay Lake (1 review)
    - the pay lake
    Bodies of Water
    i really liked it i only fished for 30 mins and got 3 cat fish all about 2 feet long See more..
  25. 5.0 Nolin River (1 review)
    - Nolin River at White Mills, Kentucky
    Bodies of Water
    Site of the former mill, near the White Mills Christian Camp, this is a beautiful rural area of the Nolin River, with an historic bridge, which cars (one lane only) can still drive over. A bridge lighting is done at Christmas time. Autumn is a lovely time to visit, as well. See more..
  26. 1.0 Panbowl Lake (1 review)
    - south jackson
    Bodies of Water
    a bunch of methheads and broke down buildings thats about it.Oh wait if you go to the walmart parking lot you can buy gummies for 1 dollar #methhead See more..
  27. 5.0 Fishpond Lake (1 review)
    - Beautiful colors
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water
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    Fish Pond Lake is a pristine man-made lake, located one mile west of Payne Gap off U.S. 119 in Jenkins, KY. Once the site of a mining camp, the valley was dammed and flooded in 1961 to create this shining centerpiece of the 895-acre Little Laurel Park. It has ATV trail access. The lake is home to freshwater jellyfish, a resident trout population, bass, catfish and other Kentucky species. See more..
  28. Lake Beshear (0 review)
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  29. Tradewater River (0 review)
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  30. Red Banks Park (0 review)
    Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
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  31. Grapevine Lake (0 review)
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Parks • Hiking Trails
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  32. Lake Pee Wee (0 review)
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
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