Name: Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Address: 166 upper village Dr, Gilbertsville, Kentucky, United States of America, Gilbertsville, Marshall County, US
Price range: US$60–US$97 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, travelers highlight beautiful lake views, peaceful grounds, and friendly service, while noting dated rooms, lots of stairs, and limited in-room amenities like refrigerators or microwaves, plus occasional Wi‑Fi and HVAC problems.

Many reviews praise clean rooms and cottages, but recurring comments mention cobwebs or spiders around balconies and occasional housekeeping misses. The lakeside setting, pool, marina access and walking paths are popular, though accessibility is limited by hillside stairs and some outdoor lighting or ice machines can be unreliable. On-site dining earns both compliments and complaints, with buffet-heavy service, variable hours, and pricing that some find high. Expect a scenic, low-frills state-park stay rather than a modern hotel.

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Facilities

Pool and the lakeside setting with marina access, walking paths, and beach access are well liked. Downsides include many stairs and limited accessibility, poor outdoor lighting, some out-of-order ice machines, no EV chargers, and occasional challenges for boat parking.

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Angie

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived at 10pm and after checking in, getting to our room was difficult as the lighting was limited to the parking lot. It was darking walking down the stairs to the lower level and there was NO lighting on the backside to see the room number to find our room.

10

Clarice

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very good stay. The room was clean , cool and comfortable, the maid I encountered was very helpful and the property peaceful. Upon arriving to check in there was a couple waiting. I hailed the clerk from the back to assist all of us. In my bathroom, the stopper on the tub didn’t work. And, 2 of the three ice machines I tried to use were not able to dispense ice.

10

Rebekah

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lake View, walking areas and adjoining hiking trailz, boat rentals, fishing, clean pool, Dine in. Room has outside seating

10

Tammy

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Michelle was amazing so kind and thoughtful. Enjoy the pool very clean and the property is beautiful. Thank you

8

daniel

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was quiet and scenic. The amenities for people with disabilities were lacking.

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Jimmy

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No EV chargers, not one modern UBC/C chargers in outlets, blinds broken, no blackout curtains

10

WAYNE

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

.the front desk people were very friendly love the grounds, lots of places to walk to , fun watching all the boats moving around. the pool was very inviting. lots of picnic tables around the resort to stop. clean rooms with a balcony. they have a dock to stop at when staying there to. loved the place will be back

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Thomas

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It's a beautiful property. The buildings are tired. The rooms were updated and very clean be the general structures and mechanicals are outdated and worn out. Poor outdoor lighting. Ice machines that haven't operated in ages. Loud, old air conditioning units. Walkways, sidewalks stairways are shifting and need replacing. I'm surprised a State Park owned facility is so inaccessible to anyone with a handicap.

8

Donna

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and secure. Pool was nice.

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Lea

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

State run facility. It is old hence the good vs great on the actual room. All issues except the very low flush toilet😌 were remedied by staff upon our request: tub w/o stopper; no TV signal; no soap. Lovely pool and main hall facilities!!! Beautiful lake—great access to beach, boat launch, biking or waking trails. Way better than a hotel along the highway enroute home❣️

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and cottages clean and well-kept. Recurring negatives include cobwebs and spiders around balconies and exteriors, occasional pests or missed housekeeping, and some outdoor areas needing a deeper clean.

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Monica

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was disgusting. There was feces on the rim of the toilet and the shower curtain had mildew all over it. Luckily, we only stayed one night and it was late or we would have asked for someone to clean the bathroom.

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Frank

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was so clean and staff so friendly

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Ken

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room inside was clean. The balcony and all exterior areas needed to be power washed. Cobwebs everywhere.

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Robert

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room friendly check in staff

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Nicole

6 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was an overwhelming unpleasant smell as I walked in. Everything is old and outdated. There is not enough room to move around the bathtub/toilet. There was other people’s hair still in the bathtub. The mattress is springing and uncomfortable, there are stains on the sheets and towels smelled. It’s filthy and uncomfortable. I would not stay here again.

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John

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, clean and very affordable

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laurie

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms need to be deep cleaned. Dead wasp on carpet, rust, dirty grout. Light bulb burnt out. Wasp nests above many room doors to the outside. Grounds need weed wacked. Patio furniture needs hosed off. But on a brighter note, the lobby has an amazing view as do the grounds and the breakfast buffet had an abundant variety and was reasonably priced and delicious!

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Larry

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ants in our room and a dog who barked non stop for 2 days and nights of our stay. making sleep impossible

10

Lavonne

22 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well maintained and very clean

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craig

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, view of lake,staff excellent,great place to stay

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but generally comfortable, with many featuring balconies and wide lake views. Common trade-offs include the lack of in-room refrigerators/microwaves, weak Wi‑Fi in some areas, small bathrooms, and occasional HVAC issues.

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Elizabeth

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice area ! Internet is very poor and we had no signal on the television! Restaurant and main area is nice! Friendly staff! Overall we enjoyed our stay!

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J A

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed dinner at restaurant. WiFi virtually nonexistent

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Tim

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very attentive and friendly. Air conditioning in our room did not work, even after maintenance came and “fixed” it. We had to leave the balcony door open all night. Thankfully there was a screen door. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Restaurant food was average. We had called ahead about using a conference room for a meeting, but it was not set up. We had to find and set up our own chairs.

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John

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice but dated. Small bathrooms

10

Lloyd

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the view was great

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Heather

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and the view from the balcony was beautiful.

8

Shannon

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff were nice and helpful with things to do while we were there. Also had a lakefront view. Only downside was no refrigerator or microwave in the room.

10

Rebekah

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

These rooms need a fridge and microwave. Have stayed here many times, no place to bring back leftovers.

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Steve

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No a/c on any room working

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Robert

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very dated. We started staying there in 1972. Rooms need major refresh.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful. Occasional issues include check-in delays and miscommunications about reservations, early check-in, or policies.

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Allen

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay Staff were fantastic. We were there during a severe weather outbreak including tornadoes. Kept us informed from the moment we checked in regarding safety protocols. Even called our room to check on us. Dining room staff even provided us breakfast right at closing time-treated like royalty as we were the only customers. Highly recommend staying at Ky Dam Village

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Brad

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Total of 60 min to check in after our room was not ready at check in time. Had to stand in line twice.

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linda

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. They put a lot of effort into making sure you’re comfortable and have everything you need.😊

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Ovid

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property did not receive my reservation and didn’t have any rooms available at the price point I reserved.

10

Joyce

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great. I had a problem & it was quickly resolved.

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Jennifer

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property stated they didn’t not receive the Expedia reservation so the only room they had available was not waterfront, which is what we reserved, but across the road in a building rented out for someone else’s family reunion. They sat and smoked/talked right outside our window late at night and very early in the morning. We ended up getting up to go home by 6am.

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Clarice

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, least and comfortable. Check-in was nice as the associate was so welcoming and friendly

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Robert

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 3pm hoping to check in a few min early to get ready for an event at the local high school with my 80 yr old father and 4 yr old daughter. Staff saw and was made aware of our situation but insisted we could not check in until 4pm despite most of the resort being empty. Poor form, poor value for a sub par product.

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Katie

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredibly friendly!

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Kesha

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our cabin was clean and comfortable. The grounds were well kept. I would definitely return if I’m in the area again

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Location

Scenic lakeside setting by the dam and marina with walking paths, beach access, and easy drives to local sights like Patti’s. Some guests found it remote or hard to navigate, and hillside buildings require stairs to reach certain rooms.

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Gary

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, clean updated rooms, exceptionally quiet. A little difficult to get to off the highway but worth the stay. The restaurant is below average in food and service but we were there late in the day. Check-in agent was more than a little grim.

10

Brenda

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very wide view of the water (whether inside or out) was amazing, with plenty of walkable paths!

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Bruce

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older property but very well maintained and was very clean. Peaceful sitting on the patio watching the sun go down on the lake. Dinner at nearby Patti’s 1880 Settlement was very good.

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James

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our checkin was super easy and the location is fantastic- incredible view of the dam and harbor.

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Jessica

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was nice and convenient with pretty scenery

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Melinda

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was beautiful! The cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. I'm sure this has been mentioned previously, but there is no bathroom near the pool. Not only did my kids need to walk dripping wet, up the stairs through the entire facility to use the toilet, but there was nowhere to change. The front desk lady told us the beach was walking distance... but we were in a cabin and there were no sidewalks from the cabins to the main facility or beach along a fairly busy roadway... It's a fantastic vacation spot, but it's definitely not walking or biking friendly for the cabin folks.

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Sonja

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped because my son was done driving and what a great little secret tucked away with incredible views and a marina and a beach in walking distance. Great place with a restaurant

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Tammy

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice day and everything that the pictures said it would be. It’s just not for people who don’t like stairs.

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Kenneth

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lodge is located in a beautiful area and there are several interesting areas to visit.

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Terrance

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was Amazing. The view of the lake and the marina was the best. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful stay while encountering awesome people.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant receives praise for tasty meals and views, but feedback is mixed overall. Guests report buffet-heavy service with variable hours and pricing that some consider high.

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Gary

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, clean updated rooms, exceptionally quiet. A little difficult to get to off the highway but worth the stay. The restaurant is below average in food and service but we were there late in the day. Check-in agent was more than a little grim.

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Marcia

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My only two issues were, no paper towels in the cabin and restaurant was only offering a buffet. We would have rather ordered off the menu. Buffets are full of germs with everyone touching all the serving utensils. In a post Covid World, I would think buffets would have gone away.

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Jayne

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Took a long time to check in. Lady was nice but couldn’t figure out which room. Got all set up and then she ran out to the car and said somebody was already in the room she gave us. Also, it was not advertised the restaurant was closed for our entire stay. (Sunday night and leaving Monday). It just wasn’t up to par..

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Michael

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was updated recently, and shower had ample pressure and LOTS of hot water. As far as the Kentucky Parks program goes KY Dam Village is the shining star of those I have visited. We ate in the resort restaurant, and it was very nice and reasonably priced. I went to school years ago in the area, and this was a really nice trip to reconnect with the area (Land Between the Lakes) and all it has to offer. Very happy memories created to go with my earlier ones. I will return.

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Tim

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very attentive and friendly. Air conditioning in our room did not work, even after maintenance came and “fixed” it. We had to leave the balcony door open all night. Thankfully there was a screen door. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Restaurant food was average. We had called ahead about using a conference room for a meeting, but it was not set up. We had to find and set up our own chairs.

10

Lisa

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly, welcoming staff, clean room, great buffet at the restaurant.

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Wendy

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fun and nice overall however we had a big puddle of water leaking from AC and they told us tanks for letting us know when we called.. we had to just keep putting towels down to make sure no one slipped but overall kids had fun and the fishing was great… the food at lodge was good but VERY expensive.. 2 adults 4 kids and our buffet was 160$ I was not expecting that.

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Lou Ann

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kentucky Dam is a great place to stay. Rooms are clean. Lake view from rooms. Food and service is impeccable.

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Steve

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was beautiful and immaculate. The staff were all very kind and helpful. The food in the restaurant was amazing and the portions were huge. We can't wait to go back... : )

10

Nancy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place in a nice spot on the lake. The grand lobby and restaurant in the resort were wonderful with panoramic views of Kentucky Lake. The room i stayed in was spacious with very comfy beds, lots of pillows and good A/C! I enjoyed taking walks around the property. It was a bit of a commute to get to my lower level, lake view room but the weather was beautiful so it was fine. Id definitely return!

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Month	Average price
May	US$98
December	US$93

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $60	2 $68	3 $68
4 $60	5 $93	6 $93	7 $60	8 $60	9 $68	10 $68
11 $60	12 $60	13 $60	14 $60	15 $60	16 $68	17 $68
18 $97	19 $97	20 $97	21 $93	22 $93	23 $68	24 $68
25 $60	26 $60	27 $60	28 $60	29 $60	30 $68	31 $86

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (2 Bathrooms)

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (2 Bathrooms)

Executive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (2 Bathrooms)

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (3 Bathrooms)

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (1 Bathroom)

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