Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Hotels
Independent
9 (102 reviews)
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, Kentucky, 42408 , Dawson Springs , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Concierge service
Picnic area
Gift shops or newsstand
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pet friendly
Beautiful property
Great location
Friendly staff
Fun activities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Internet connectivity problems
Maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Reported issues with mold and bugs in the room, affecting the overall cleanliness.
Service
9.55
Staff was described as friendly and supportive, enhancing the service experience.
Location
9.59
The scenic location and beautiful surroundings were positively noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.54
Some complaints about the room's condition, including wet floors and window issues.
Amenities
8.57
Various activities and amenities were mentioned positively, but some functionality issues noted.
Value for Money
9.53
General sentiment suggests the experience provided good value relative to pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was appreciated, although deemed unremarkable by some.
Overall Experience
9.55
Guests expressed positive feelings about their overall stay, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:53

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or explore other recreational activities during your stay.

Dining Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a quick bite at the snack bar/deli.

Convenient Facilities
Benefit from amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a game room to enhance your stay.

Book your stay at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park now for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BNA

Property Policies

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Angelia partner
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean. Beautiful view of the lake from the balcony and very private

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Raidys
10
Pros:

Bad

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Jeri partner
10
Pros:

Pet friendly, not crowded, the property was beautiful!!!

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Tracy
10
Pros:

We had a great time as usual. First time being able to go to the beach and swimming pool. Was not able to swim due to husband just having surgery but still got to visit pool and beach. Was a great place to go while husband was recovering.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Ruben F
10
Pros:

Beautiful and well preserved! Very friendly staff.
Highly recommended!

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Dennis
10
Pros:

Wonderful place to stay nice staff,, internet wasnt good and no cell service

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Christina family
10
Pros:

I really liked all the different activities at the park. The cabins are wonderful!!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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robert partner
4
Pros:

Bathroom ceiling had mold in it and there's holes in the wall behind the dresser letting bugs in especially them thousand legs that sting you and bite you killed two of them in the room

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Venita
6
Pros:

Cabin bathroom floor was wet and slick. Not good 4 Handcapp person. Window locks in kitchen wouldn’t lock just sitting on window. AC worked great. Location was great

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Patricia partner
10
Pros:

I normally stay at Barkley Lake State Resort but decided to make the extra drive to check out the Pennyrile Golf Course. So glad we did. The lodge was just as beautiful as well as the grounds and the area in general. Will definitely return with couples for more golfing next year. The place was practically empty, not sure why because we had a wonderful stay. You'd think it would be hard to secure a room. I have NEVER seen any marketing or advertising for Pennyrile other than flyers at the park shops. Kentucky sure knows how to run a great State Park system. Kudos.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Bethany family
10
Pros:

Gorgeous, clean, safe, friendly, incredible amenities!

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Halbert family
10
Pros:

We loved the view. The room was nice and cool when we arrived. We just stayed one night. The free breakfast was great! We spent some time at the pool and enjoyed it. Only wished the pool opened a little earlier. We also went to the beach and enjoyed it very much. We rented pedal boats which were affordable and lots of fun.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children
10
Pros:

I love this state park ! Offers alot of activities . Its alot of fun and cozy!

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Dorothea pet
6
Pros:

Pros: Beautiful wooded area. Winding road with deer. Cute set up. Reasonably priced. View of lake. Informative hand out. Non- smoking. Pet friendly. Lots of towels. Very clean. Comfy bed. Didn't use it, but the pool looked beautiful. I did not see the beach. Everything is kind of spread out. It looked like it could be a nice chill place for an extended stay. It's out of the way for one night. Lots of activities.
Cons: Slow check-in. Couldn't buy M & Ms sitting on check-in counter because the money was submitted at 9 PM. Note this is 930 and she's taking my credit card for the room. Senseless. Opened my patio door to look on the balcony and the door would not shut or latch. The woman did come to confirm that the door would not shut or latch and it stayed that way overnight. The TV and lamp are connected to a plug that is shorting out. When the TV would come on, it's nothing but fuzz. No reception. The Internet/Wi-Fi might as well be dial up. It is awful. The breakfast was unremarkable. Walking around the lodges there was someone smoking on their balcony. That was disappointing, but it did not reach my room. The trail could use some upkeep. The room had no refrigerator and no microwave. There was a black wasp. We decided to respect each other's space so that turned out ok- and probably to be expected in the woods.
Advice: the cottages are actually on the water, they would probably be a better choice than the lodges. More privacy and have direct access to the lake.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
C
Charles
8
Pros:

Nice, quiet getaway!

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Dorthea family
2
Pros:

I got there and I didn't have a a room reserved for me. Lucky their was a room available and they matched the rate I got online. Why y'all charged me near 12.00 for what?I would like that back never seen anything on a charge from Expedia when I went online to book. And y'all failed to book me a room so I feel I should get that back. Overall stay was nice . Breakfast sucked no frig. Or microwave but overall was nice.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Delia family_with_children
10
Pros:

beautiful and perfect for relaxing, a place to have a good time with the family

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
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David family
10
Pros:

Lodge restaurant not the best. No fridge/microwave in room. No real dining options here. Bring a big cooler for any drinks or food you need to keep cold. Pool was nice, beach was good after it opened. Staff super nice. A little dated but comfortable and peaceful. Definitely will revisit in the future.

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children
10
Pros:

The place is located overlooking the lake. It has beautiful sites. The pool was very clean. The breakfast is Continental for those wondering, they had waffles (the ones you make on the spot), a good selection of fruits, danishes, oatmeal, and coffee. The room was very clean and mine had a balcony as well. The only complaint I have is, overnight the fire alarm kept going off. I hope the manager can fix this situation, because it kept going off randomly for all the rooms in the lodge.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Laura partner
2
Pros:

The stay was pretty awful, won't be back, spiders, roaches.. and horrible customer service ... The pool the pool was overrun by folks who admitted that they lived down the road with their kids everything I don't have a problem with children but I mean come on I paid to have this experience and it was absolutely awful got a baked potato at the restaurant had to send it back cuz it wasn't cooked it came back it still wasn't cooked but I didn't send it back again I don't want anybody spitting in my food and then this morning went for breakfast and your people that are cleaning or whatever they're like I mean screaming it wasn't like you know they were talking amongst themselves I mean I'm kind of like man I'm trying to have like this quiet breakfast and they're screaming so I went up and I I said to the desk woman you know like hey hey you know like tone it down a bit and when I checked out she was very rude she just threw my stuff to me I definitely won't be back and I will not recommend you

2025-06-20 via Nuitee