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1. Cherokee State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Barren River Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Carr Creek State Park

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4. Buckhorn State Park

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5. The Moors Resort and Marina

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6. Pennyrile State Park

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7. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

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8. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

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9. Green River Lake State Park

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10. Nolin Lake State Park

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11. Rough River Dam State Resort Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • It’s easy to wrongly assume that people in landlocked states can’t enjoy the same beach fun as those in coastal locations, but many inland areas have their own unique stretches of sand and water to enjoy, and Kentucky is a prime example.
  • There are plenty of unique beach spots to spend a sunny day in the Bluegrass State, and this guide will tell you all about them.

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