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See the Taylorsville Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Taylorsville, 3 miles east on KY 44, then 2 miles west on KY 2239 to dam.
Lake History
Factoid: Taylorsville Lake, KY is situated in central Kentucky within 1-hour's drive of over one
third of the entire population of the State. The project is operated for flood control,
quality water storage, outdoor recreation, and fish and wildlife preservation and
enhancement. Points of interest include a campground, a 20-mile trail system, a Watchable
Wildlife Area, and a rustic log schoolhouse and log cabin from early 1800 Spencer county.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
8 Recreation areas at Taylorsville Lake
Chowning Lane
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Dam Area
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Palmer Road
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Possum Ridge
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Settlers Trace
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Van Buren
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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