Beaches in Kentucky

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How many beaches are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 76 documented beaches. 76 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Kentucky are kid-friendly?

Kentucky has 49 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Kentucky?

Some beaches in Kentucky allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Kentucky?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Kentucky have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

Beaches in Kentucky

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Barren River Lake

Barren River Lake State Resort

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Beaches n' Dreams

Big South Fork (KY)

Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area

Boltz Lake Beach

Buckhorn Lake Beach

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Carr Creek Beach

Carr Creek Lake

Cave Run Lake

Cave Run Lake Beach

Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort

Dale Hollow Lake (KY)

Dewey Lake

Elmer Davis Lake Beach

Fishtrap Lake

Geneva beach

Grayson Lake State Park

Green River Beach

Green River Lake

Green River Lake State Park

Greenbo Lake State Resort

Guist Creek Lake Beach

Herrington Lake

Herrington Lake Beach

Holly Bay Beach

Jenny Wiley State Resort

Karst Beach

Kentucky Dam Lake

Kentucky Dam Village

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky Lake

Ky Dam Beach

Lake Barkley Beach

Lake Barkley State Resort

Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Lake Carnico

Lake Cumberland (Conley Bottom)

Lake Cumberland (General Burnside)

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Lake Malone State Park Beach

Lake Venus

Laurel Branch Beach

Laurel River Lake

Laurel River Lake Beach

Licking River Beach

Lynnhurst Family Resort

Martins Fork Lake

McNeely Lake

Middle Fork Kentucky River

Moss Creek Day Use Area

Nolin Lake (Moutardier)

Nolin Lake State Park

Nolin River Beach

North Fork Kentucky River

Paintsville Lake

Pennyrile Forest State Resort

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Pine Mountain State Resort Park

Pulaski County Park

Red River Gorge Beach

Rockcastle River Beach

Rolling Fork River Beach

Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Salt River Beach

Sandy beach Kentucky Lake

South Fork Cumberland Beach

Taylorsville Lake Beach

Taylorsville Lake State Park

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cumberland Point Recreation Area

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Laurel River Lake Spillway Beach

Whispering Oaks Resort

Willisburg Lake Beach

Yatesville Lake

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