In Kentucky, there’s one swimming destination that feels like the answer to every summer day problem. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park sits at 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, nestled about nine miles from the nearest town. Western Kentucky does not always get the credit it deserves as a destination, but Pennyrile makes a compelling case. Non-Motorized Boating That Turns The Lake Into A PlaygroundMotorboats are not allowed on Pennyrile Lake, and honestly, that rule might be the best thing about it. Pennyrile rewards the prepared visitor with a summer day that feels effortless, unhurried, and exactly like what a Kentucky summer should be.