Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park | |
Kentucky State Park | |
Country | United States |
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State | Kentucky |
County | Hopkins |
Coordinates | 37°04′23″N 87°39′48″W / 37.07306°N 87.66333°WCoordinates: 37°04′23″N 87°39′48″W / 37.07306°N 87.66333°W |
Area | 863 acres (349 ha) |
Established | 1954 |
Management | Kentucky Department of Parks |
Website: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park | |
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park |
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is a park located near Dawson Springs, Kentucky in Hopkins County. The park encompasses 863 acres (349 ha) and takes its name from a colloquial form of the word pennyroyal, a small flowering plant native to the area. Park features include a 24-room lodge with restaurant, 12 cottages, campground, multi-purpose trails, 18-hole golf course, and 56-acre (23 ha) lake with non-motorized boat rentals.