Lake Malone State Park
| Lake Malone State Park | |
|---|---|
Location in Kentucky Location in United States | |
| Type | Kentucky state park |
| Location | Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°04′29″N 87°02′25″W / 37.07472°N 87.04028°W |
| Area | 338 acres (137 ha) |
| Established | May 19, 1962[1] |
| Administered by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Named for | Mr. And Mrs. W. C. Malone[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Lake Malone State Park is a 338-acre (137 ha) public recreation area located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Dunmor, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County and extending into parts of Logan County and Todd County.[2] In addition to the 788-acre (319 ha) Lake Malone, the natural features of the state park include sandstone cliffs and a natural rock bridge.[1]
Activities and amenities
The park features campsites, picnic areas, swimming area, boat ramp, and dock.[3] The 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Laurel Trail leads through a hardwood forest filled with mountain laurel, holly, dogwood, and wildflowers. The adjacent Lake Malone is managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and is popular with boaters and fishermen.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "History: Lake Malone State Park". Kentucky State Parks. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Kleber, John E., ed. (1992). "Parks, State". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-1772-0.
- ^ "Lake Malone State Park". Kentucky State Parks. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ "Lake Malone". Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
External links
- Lake Malone State Park Kentucky State Parks
- Lake Malone State Park Map Kentucky State Parks