As part of the “New Kentucky Home” initiative, officials with Kenlake State Resort Park Campground, Governor Andy Beshear and State Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer announced Wednesday that a $9.3 million renovation is coming as an improvement to the camping experience.
Approved by the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session, the financial lift includes 63 full-service campsites, six camper cabins with lake views, a new 2,000-square-foot bathhouse, pull-through sites, sewer connections, new electrical and water lines, more handicap-accessible sites, and two additional restroom facilities near the lake.
As such, the campground will be closed for the 2025 season, and work is estimated to be completed by spring 2026.
In a written statement, Beshear noted the park’s “full, rich historical heritage,” and how it has provided Kentuckians and visitors unforgettable experiences for ages. He also said it’s to be the largest campground renovation in the state parks system this round, and he’s looking forward to the “new memories families will create” by visiting there.
Located at 542 Kenlake Road in Hardin, Kenlake State Resort Park is uniquely nestled at the confluence of Trigg, Calloway and Marshall counties. It’s long been considered a vacation and business retreat, with its resort mere minutes away from Land Between the Lakes, Aurora and Murray.
Its backdrop is Kentucky Lake, and the park additionally offers a variety of activities and amenities, including lodging, a restaurant, hiking, fishing, a marina, a swimming pool, a playground, seasonal events and more.
