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The Kentucky Western Waterland Region Maps and General Information

Lake Barkley in Western Kentucky Western Kentucky offers the beauty of Kentucky’s largest lakes mixed with diverse cultural heritage and the arts.

Whether you like to swim with the fish or catch them, Western Kentucky’s Lakes & Rivers Region offers ideal opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers, combined with Lake Barkley & Kentucky Lake, create a virtual playground of recreation in the 15 counties of western Kentucky. Fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing are just a few of our many outdoor opportunities.

Naturally, there are unlimited opportunities for fun on the water, but on land you can enjoy the beautiful parks and privately-owned resorts, quaint bed and breakfasts and hotels/motels around the region. Enjoy trips to history museums and art galleries, golf, tennis, horseback riding and more. Make plans to attend some of the one-of-a-kind festivals and other special events that add to the unique heritage and culture throughout the region.

Horse and Carrage in Paducah Get your bags packed. Then sit back, relax, prop up your feet and stay for a while. Your friends in Western Kentucky’s Lakes & Rivers Region welcome you with Southern hospitality.

Be warned, however, the relaxing environment might be contagious. You could find yourself waving at strangers, feeling safe in a crowd and sharing fish stories with the locals. You might forget about the stresses of everyday life and focus on the simple things, like teaching a child to bait a hook, learning to sail, rediscovering your passion for American history or finding that perfect antique.

Know where you're going and what you're doing? Grab a downloadable map featuring part of Kentucky's Western Waterland!

KWW Regional Map	Marion Map	Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Map	Wildlife Management Areas
Land Between The Lakes General Map	Land Between The Lakes Facilities Map	North/South Hiking/Biking Trail Map	Canal LoopTrail Map
Fort Henry Trail Map	Turkey Bay OHV Map	LBL Habitat Map	Wranglers Campground Trail Map

Energy Lake Campground Map	Hillman Ferry Campground Map	Piney Campground Map	Murray Map

Paducah Map	Oak Grove Map	Hopkinsville Map	Grand Rivers Map

General Information

Time Zone: Central
Area Code for Western KY: 270

TRANSPORTATION

AIR SERVICE:
Paducah’s Barkley Regional Airport: ;
Serviced by:
• United Continental:

RENTAL CARS AND TAXI SERVICES
are available at the airport.
• Hertz:
• Avis:
• Paducah Taxi Service:

GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS
• Cadiz (Lake Barkley State Resort Park) paved – 4800 feet
• Dawson Springs – turf – 2900 ft.
• Elkton – turf -- 2800 ft.
• Fulton – paved – 2700 ft.
• Gilbertsville (Ky Dam Village State Park) paved – 4000 ft.
• Hopkinsville – paved – 5500 ft.
• Marion – paved – 4000 ft.
• Mayfield – paved – 4600 ft.
• Murray – paved – 6200 ft.
• Paducah – paved – 6500 ft. & 5500 ft.
• Princeton – paved – 3300 ft.
Most of the area resorts provide a shuttle service to and from the nearby airports.

BUS LINE:
Greyhound Bus Lines operates a terminal in Paducah and provides airport service from Nashville, Memphis and St. Louis.

Call Greyhound for information from other major cities. .

AMTRAK:
Rail service is available at Fulton, Kentucky .

Download and enjoy our 56 page travel guide to everything in Western Kentucky. You'll find all area attractions, lodging, camping, fishing and hunting information, golf and so much more. You can view online or we will be happy to mail you one.

Download the Kentucky's Western Waterland Tour Guide

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO TODAY? Go antique shopping? Golfing? Hiking? Visit a museum? Go boating or fishing? You and your family can do ALL of this and so much MORE in Western Kentucky! Click to plan your next destination adventure!