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Fishing & Boating
Lake Beshear is a 760 acre reservoir located in Caldwell and Christian counties in Kentucky. Impounded in 1962, the majority of Lake Beshear is domiciled in the beautiful Pennyrile State Forest.
Horse Back Riding
The Friends of Pennyrile is a group of people just like you, interested in promoting the natural resources of Pennyrile State Resort Park. Our group is responsible for developing over 50 miles of horse trails located in the beautiful Pennyrile State Forest.
Mountain Bike Riding
Dawson Springs makes an excellent base for road cycling in the Pennyrile region. Hundreds of miles of good pavement on sparsely traveled roads provide everything from a short leisurely jaunt to a challenging century ride in the hills. Ride our roads!
Canoeing
Dawson Spring, Kentucky offers several opportunities for canoeing and Kayaking. Paddle down Tradewater river one of the 8 Largest Rivers in Kentucky.
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MAPS & MENU of AMENITIES
| Trails | Attractions | Dining | Arts & Culture | Weddings | Shopping | Health & Fitness |
| Meeting Rooms & Receptions | Hotels / Lodging | Recreation, Hunting & Fishing |
Dawson Springs Museum
Dawson Springs Library Story Hour & Historic Murals
Scenic Mill Dam , Trade Water River, & Riverside Park, all
wood stadium
Lake Beshear Skiing, Boating, Fishing
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Jones-Keeney Public Rifle Range
Hunt’s Friday Night Auction
Dawson Springs Flea Market
Dawson Springs Public Swimming Pool
Farmer’s Market Friday
Dawson Springs Raceway R/C cars
Circle T Ranch Horseback Rides
Antique Coca-Cola Window Display
McGregor’s Orchard
Rita’s Front Porch Singing
Josiah’s Dancing
Smoke Free Restaurants
Alcohol served by drink, some locations
Becky’s Home Cooking / Plate Lunches
Mi Pueblo, Mexican
Panther Pizzeria, Pizza
Food Giant Deli w/Fried Chicken
Subway, Ideal Market
Dairy Queen
O’Donnell’s Pub and Grill
Pizza Hunt
Godfathers Pizza
Purdy’s Bros Food Market, sandwiches
Odeli’s, hot and cold sandwiches
Glema Mahr Fine Arts Center, Madisonville, KY.
Dawson Springs Area Museum
Historic Darby House
Adsmore House, Princeton, KY.
Amish Community, Crofton, KY.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park indoor or outdoor
wedding
Darby House small intimate weddings
Justice of the Peace / Magistrate
DJ—Kjs Sound & Light Show
Peach Tree Florist
White Dove Releases
Charlie Beshears Photography
Wayne Hall Photography
Mike Howton Photography
City Park Fitness Walking Trail
City Park Public Swimming Pool
Baptist Health Fitness Center
Brushy Fork Health Spa & Gifts
Britt’s Chiropractic
2 Tennis Courts
Outside Basketball Court
4 Baseball and Softball Fields
City Park Playground swings and slide
Pennyrile State Resort Park, 24 lodge rooms,13 cabins, 68
campsites, RV parking
Pennyrile State Resort Park, Equestrian Campsites,
Primitive Camping allowed in the forest
Springs Inn
6 RV Parking Sites, Primitive camping sites allowed at
Riverside Park
Laura’s Country Antiques
Darby House Gift Shop (Wi-Fi)
Rio Bravo Gift Shop & live bait
Peach Tree Florist & Gifts
Tobacco Shack
Arcadia Liquors
Computer Knights
Hayes Hardware
Brasher’s Hardware
Clark, Beshear & Clark Furniture Store
Dollar Store
Dawson Spring Library 100 Seats With Kitchen
Dawson Springs Community Center 2 rooms, 150 + 50 with
Kitchen
Pennyrile State Resort Park - 2 meeting rooms, dining
room seating 200 +
West Kentucky 4-H Camp
Jones-Keeney Public Rifle Range
Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management Area hunting and hiking
Tradewater Wildlife Management Area
Pennyrile State Forest
Lake Beshear Boating, Fishing, Skiing
Tradewater River, Boat Ramps, Hwy 109 and Riverside Park
18 hole golf course Pennyrile State Park
Rock Climbing & Rappelling at Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management
Boat Rental, fishing boats and canoes at Pennyrile State
Resort Park
Redden’s Boat Ramp on Lake Beshear
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