With the hottest month of the summer coming up, finding a nice place to cool off is a popular thing to do. Driving out to a crowded spot isn’t always appealing. Instead, opt for going to a little-known lake in Kentucky, like Taylorsville Lake State Park. When compared to Land Between the Lakes and Cumberland Falls, this underappreciated body of water just doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

Here are 12 reasons to visit this little-known lake in Kentucky:

  1. Taylorsville Lake map, for convenience

Google This relatively quiet lake is located at 1320 Park Road in Mt. Eden and is very easy to find.

  1. Winter is beautiful at Taylorsville Lake.

Ricky Rodriguez Spring and summer are even more so. The park is open during winter months for those that like to fish when there is a chill in the air.

  1. The wind creates gentle ripples on the water.

Louisville USACE That calming site is a perfect example of the tranquility that can be found here.

  1. Be at one with the lake.

KY Natl Guard Anyone can rent a boat, but the skijet allows you to really get in touch with your surroundings on a physical level. Instead of riding across the water, you’re partially in it. Some water enthusiasts find this more exhilarating then boating.

  1. First impressions

Louisville USACE The first view of this beautiful lake shows you sparkling water and a field of green. There are plenty of shady trees and flat rock areas to sit and fish or water gaze comfortably.

  1. Fishing

Louisville USACE No matter where on this lake you do it… you will do it well. The fish are plentiful and usually hungry, especially sunfish. The catfish will usually bite if you use the right bait, but you have to find that sweet spot.

  1. Water sports

Shannon Tompkins Taylorsville is perfect to ski behind a boat in some areas. Some people paddle board instead of ski, as that doesn’t require a boat. Of course, you can also rent a pontoon boat for the day or weekend, but no grilling is allowed on deck.

  1. Fish and wildlife flourish.

Louisville USACE You can take a walk in the woods and embrace the beauty of nature, or watch the forest happenings from a boat. Either way, if the woodland beings make an appearance, you are sure to be entertained. Just watch your Doritos… raccoons love them.

  1. Relax and bird watch.

Louisville USACE The Blue Heron makes its home on Taylorsville Lake and can be spectacular to watch. They are truly majestic water fowl, graceful as they fish and fly. You can watch from the shore or from a boat.

  1. Camping, or napping under the trees

Ashlee Taylorsville Lake State Park has 45 RV spaces, all of which provide electricity and water. There are 15 marked primitive sites available that have water also. There are also several playgrounds nearby.

  1. Sunset or sunrise

Shannon Tompkins There isn’t anything more breathtaking than watching the sun set or rise over the lake. The vivid colors and lulling woodland sounds are difficult to put into words… but memorizing comes to mind.

1. An aerial tour of Taylorsville Lake:

Google

This relatively quiet lake is located at 1320 Park Road in Mt. Eden and is very easy to find.

Ricky Rodriguez

Spring and summer are even more so. The park is open during winter months for those that like to fish when there is a chill in the air.

Louisville USACE

That calming site is a perfect example of the tranquility that can be found here.

KY Natl Guard

Anyone can rent a boat, but the skijet allows you to really get in touch with your surroundings on a physical level. Instead of riding across the water, you’re partially in it. Some water enthusiasts find this more exhilarating then boating.

The first view of this beautiful lake shows you sparkling water and a field of green. There are plenty of shady trees and flat rock areas to sit and fish or water gaze comfortably.

No matter where on this lake you do it… you will do it well. The fish are plentiful and usually hungry, especially sunfish. The catfish will usually bite if you use the right bait, but you have to find that sweet spot.

Shannon Tompkins

Taylorsville is perfect to ski behind a boat in some areas. Some people paddle board instead of ski, as that doesn’t require a boat. Of course, you can also rent a pontoon boat for the day or weekend, but no grilling is allowed on deck.

You can take a walk in the woods and embrace the beauty of nature, or watch the forest happenings from a boat. Either way, if the woodland beings make an appearance, you are sure to be entertained. Just watch your Doritos… raccoons love them.

The Blue Heron makes its home on Taylorsville Lake and can be spectacular to watch. They are truly majestic water fowl, graceful as they fish and fly. You can watch from the shore or from a boat.

Ashlee

Taylorsville Lake State Park has 45 RV spaces, all of which provide electricity and water. There are 15 marked primitive sites available that have water also. There are also several playgrounds nearby.

There isn’t anything more breathtaking than watching the sun set or rise over the lake. The vivid colors and lulling woodland sounds are difficult to put into words… but memorizing comes to mind.

Taylorsville is a real gem for such a little-known lake in Kentucky, so consider adding it to your bucket list. Lake enthusiasts will find more about the Bluegrass State’s magical summer lake destinations here.

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