By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today

HARDIN, Ky. (KT) - Kenlake State Resort Park's campground in Marshall County is undergoing $9.3 million in renovations to upgrade camping experiences, so will be closed for the 2025 camping season, according to the Department of Parks, part of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation that allocated $40 million for campground improvements, which was approved by the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session.

"Kenlake State Resort Park is full of rich historical heritage and has provided Kentuckians and visitors unforgettable experiences for ages," Beshear said. "This is the largest campground renovation in our state parks, and I look forward to the new memories families will create there visiting our New Kentucky Home."

The renovation project includes 63 full-service campsites, six camper cabins with lake views, a new 2,000-square-foot bathhouse, pull-through sites, sewer connections, new electrical and water lines, more handicap-accessible sites and two additional restroom facilities near the lake. Department of Parks officials say this project demonstrates Team Kentucky's strong commitment to improving facilities across Kentucky State Parks campgrounds, providing visitors with modern amenities to fit today's needs. Work is expected to be completed by spring 2026.

"We are excited for Kenlake State Resort Park's campground to undergo these important upgrades," saidKentucky State Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer. "We take great pride in our Kentucky State Parks and look forward to positioning them for top-notch guest experiences. We appreciate Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly for providing the much-needed funding to make this renovation possible and thank our guests for making plans in the future to visit us."

Located at 542 Kenlake Road in Hardin, Kentucky, Kenlake State Resort Park is a vacation and business retreat in the heart of one of the nation's finest outdoor recreation areas. The resort is only minutes away from Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area. Kenlake is located on the mid-western shore of Kentucky Lake and is a perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors. Additionally, the park offers a variety of activities and amenities, including lodging, a restaurant, hiking, fishing, a marina, a swimming pool, a playground, seasonal events and more.

For the latest updates and information on events, visit parks.ky.gov. Kentucky is home to 44 state parks, including 17 resort parks and 13 golf courses. For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov.