Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Kentucky state resort park
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Rough River Dam State Resort Park is a public recreation area encompassing 637 acres (258 ha) on Rough River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.[2] The Rough River Dam, stretching 1,590 feet (480 m) across and 135 feet (41 m) high, creates Rough River Lake, a recreational lake of approximately 5,100 acres (2,100 ha).[3] The dam was constructed between 1955 and 1961.[4]
LocationGrayson County, Kentucky, United States
Area637 acres (258 ha)[1]
| Rough River Dam State Resort Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Kentucky  Location in United States | |
| Type | Kentucky state park |
| Location | Grayson County, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°36′39″N 86°30′17″W |
| Area | 637 acres (258 ha)[1] |
| Established | 1961[2] |
| Administered by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Website | Official website  |
Activities and amenities
The park features a marina, disc golf course, miniature golf course, and hiking trail.[5] The lake is home to a variety of bass including largemouth, smallmouth, Guadalupe, spotted, white, yellow, and striped bass as well as other game fish.[6]