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Kentucky Lake

Kentucky

289Listings$2K-$2.6M$66.3MTotal Value
Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

Located in Kentucky and Tennessee, Kentucky Lake real estate is the largest market in the state for lake homes and lake lots.

On average, there are around 220 lake homes for sale on Kentucky Lake, and around 370 lake lots and land parcels.

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About Kentucky Lake

Spanning Two States

Kentucky Lake covers 160,309 acres, making it a massive lake with plenty of space and more choices for lake living. It was created in 1944 by the Tennessee Valley Authority's impounding of the Tennessee River by the Kentucky Dam and flows almost the entire height of Tennessee.

It is connected with Lake Barkley by a dam, which runs parallel for over 50 miles, separated by the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area.

The Barkley Regional Airport is the closest in Kentucky, but the Nashville International Airport is also accessible. The Murray-Calloway County Hospital and the Marshall County Hospital are the closest for medical care in Kentucky.

There are several grocery stores in the area including Price Less IGA, Brewers Grocery, Kroger, and Food Giant.

Expansive Wonder

Kentucky Lake is the largest artificial lake by surface area in the United States east of the Mississippi River, with 2,064 miles of shoreline.

Given its massive size, there is an abundance of things to do on and off the water. Popular activities include boating, biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, water skiing, birding, golfing, camping, and visiting state parks and wildlife refuges.

Anglers will love fishing here, as there are so many fish species to find. These include largemouth bass, black bass, white bass, bluegill, sauger, carp, sunfish, catfish, crappie, perch, and yellow perch.

Land Between the Lakes

Land Between the Lakes is a 170,000-acre park between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. Its wildlife, scenery, and activities attract over one million visitors a year.

The park features 500 miles of trails that can be explored on foot, bike, or on horseback. The Turkey Bay OHV Area is located within the park. It features 100 miles of off-roading trails for ATVs, side-by-side vehicles, and jeeps.

The Elk and Bison Prairie is a 700-acre enclosure where the mammals and their young freely roam. Tour the grasslands in the summer to see a variety of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers.

A Place of Opportunity

If you’re looking for a place with an opportunity for choice and adventure, Kentucky Lake is a perfect place to call home.

Lake Overview

  • 2,400mi. of Shoreline
  • 35ft. Deepest Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Some)
    National Park (Some)
  • Dam Name
    Kentucky Dam
  • Year Built
    1944
  • Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Water Drops
    4 ft
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    160,300
  • Public Boat Ramps
    15
  • Water Level
    Seasonal Full Pool
  • Schedule
    April-July

Information

  • Fish: Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Notable events: Events at parks surrounding the lake
  • Sailing clubs (Yes)
  • Known for: One of largest man made lakes in US

Amenities

Marinas
(270) 362-8386
466 Marina Dr
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Breakers Marina
(731) 232-8399
526 Shamrock Rd
Buchanan, TN 38222
(270) 436-2525
159 Resort Rd
Murray, KY 42071
Sunset Harbor Hill Marina
(270) 978-7839
822 Cross Spann Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 354-8828
1426 Gardner Rd
Benton, KY 42025
Golf Courses
(270) 924-9076
2711 Blue Spring Rd
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 395-5831
123 Country Club Ln
Calvert City, KY 42029
Marvel Golf Club
(270) 354-9050
466 Bay Shore Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 809-2238
2814 Pottertown Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(731) 641-4459
16055 US-79
Buchanan, TN 38222
(270) 753-6454
363 Oaks Country Club Road
Murray, KY 42071
Campgrounds
(731) 363-2692
110 TN-76 Scenic
Buchanan, TN 38222
(270) 924-2181
820 Hillman Ferry Road
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 354-8157
12363 US- 68
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 395-5841
4793 US-62
Calvert City, KY 42029
(731) 642-6895
6290 E Antioch Rd
Buchanan, TN 38222
Southern Comfort Camp and Marina
(270) 354-6422
460 Southern Comfort Rd
Benton, KY 42025
Wildcat Creek Campground
(270) 436-5628
28 Wildcat Beach Rd
Murray, KY 42071

Nearby

Hospitals
(270) 762-1100
803 Poplar St
Murray, KY 42071
Airports
Nashville International Airport
1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
114 miles away
Murray Calloway County Airport
544 Airfield Ln, Murray, KY 42071
20 miles away