Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Chad Smith

the guy running the pro shop the evening of Oct 21, 2025 needs a lesson in customer service. I got there at 2:30 and asked if I could play. he seemed like it aggravated him that I would even ask. he said you can play nine holes. I asked if I could pay for 18 and if I wasn’t finished by 6:00 I would stop and bring the cart in. he said 6 means 6 and not 6:15. I understood that…but, it was his attitude toward me that was poor. I said I’ll just pay for 9 and see how much time I have r the turn. he said I had to play the back 9 because the front was crowded. I teed off and immediately came up on a group with 6 people. after two holes they let me play through. but there was two foursomes directly in front of them who did not let me through. I still made the turn at 4:30. I went in the pro shop and asked to pay the difference and play as much as possible if the front. I was sure I could finish well before 6. he said I guess, but you have to have cash. I said I do. it was 13.00 and I handed him a 20 and he refused to accept it because he had “already counted the money”. all he would have had to do was open his bag and give me 7.00 and stick in the 20. I said really? he said yep sorry. I was only trying to make the very most of a perfect day after work because there won’t be many more left this season. this guy’s attitude ruined what could have been a good afternoon of golf. I have worked at Dale hollow for 8 years in the past and this sort of service would not have been okay. I’ve never had a problem with anyone at barren river either until today. the new greens are great. the service is usually on par with what you would expect. today, I was made feel like he hated to see me come to play golf. he was hateful and standoffish from the start. I’m giving two stars because the greens are great. if not for the poor attitude from the guy working the pro shop I would have gladly given 5 stars.

Thomas Smith

We used the camp site past of the facility for our travel trailer. The bathrooms for the most part were generally clean. But the hot water and water pressure were lacking a lot. The sites were a bit tight and there was almost no shade. I think we even left a day early. Been to better to be honest and probably wouldn't consider going back unless it was the only option.

Chris Bigg

Stayed at the lodge for a wedding. Our door did not lock. Looks like the cops busted in recently. There was black mold on the ceiling and bugs everywhere in the room. There were cigarette butts all over the balcony. No microwave or mini-fridge. The room was also unchanged from 1971 other than a 20' flat screen. We got sick from the black mold and left a night early. The restaurant was actually decent.

C. Baier

Park is beautiful but the campground is a out dated. Mosty all the sites are very unlevel, not big rig friendly. There were very few sites in use. Bath houses were clean and nice. Laundry area was clean. This campground could be a money maker if the sites were level and wide so you could get your slides out and you weren't having to climb an embankment to get out of your RV.

Jeff Bricken

Did not stay at the lodge but it looked very nice from outside. There seemed to be several cabins as well. The golf course was in really good shape considering how dry it has been. The greens were in good shape but very slow putting.