Local Area Recreation Near Paducah / I-24 / Kentucky Lake KOA Journey

Come enjoy some of the best mountain biking in the county.  Below are some of the trails that are all located with in minutes of the campground. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7048613/livingston-county-trail-system
 Land Between the Lake Canal Loop Trail:  The premier mountain biking trail at Land Between The Lakes. Canal Loop Trail is an 11-mile singletrack loop trail with 4 connectors that consist of another 3 miles of trail. It offers a variety of loops ranging from a little over 1-mile to the full 11-mile outer loop. Canal Loop Trail can be accessed from the North Welcome Station and Kentucky Lake Scenic Drive. Canal Loop Trail receives a very high amount of use on weekends by mountain bikers and hikers, and offers many scenic overlooks of Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and the Canal.
Hammond Creek Trail @ Lee Jones Park: Public trail located at Lee Jones Park in Eddyville, KY. Open to everyone and owned by Lyon County. The trail system is badged with maps located at the trailhead and intersections. Each trail has a unique flow from the more level Yellow Lowland Trail to the challenging climbs in the Orange Highland Trail and Red Soden Cemetery Trail. Lots of twists, turns, downhills, bridges, and climbs. 
Livingston County Trail System: This trail system was constructed with the ultimate "multi-use" mindset. Some sections are tight and twisty singletrack dirt surface. Other sections are flowing stone surface trails, while some sections are paved with asphalt for leisure riding or hiking. With a dedicated trail team continuously working, one thing is for certain; the system is under constant expansion with ambitious goals of upcoming obstacles and cool features.

Shopping

Shopping

Grocery
Food Giant: 938 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY
Village Market and Cafe: 1880 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY

Dining

Dining

Los Tres  Amigos - Mexican - 4560 US Hwy 62 Calvert City 270-395-2000
50's Cafe - American- 3924 US Hwy 62  Calvert City 270 394-2660
Mama D's - Italian - 3885 US Hwy 62 Calvert City  270-395-0229
J Mack BBQ- 2323 US Hwy 62 Gilbertville 270-909-3227
Patti's 1880's-American- 1793 JH O'Bryan Ave Grand Rivers 270-362-8844

Bowling

Bowling

Cardinal Lanes Strike & Spare is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Cardinal Lanes Strike & Spare you can have a great time at prices that won't break your family's budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children.We also have our COOL Cosmic Bowling where you bowl with the lights down – great music turned up and awesome special effects lighting…it looks like a nightclub!When looking for family fun in Paducah look no further than Cardinal Lanes Strike & Spare!

816 Joe Clinton Drive

Paducah, KY 42001

270-443-6441

Website

Car Racing

Car Racing

Paducah International Raceway events
   Friday night racing                        May 17 6pm to 10 pm
   Tuckessee Street Stock Series    June 1 5pm to 10pm
    Small Track Shootout.              .  June 15 5pm to 10pm
    DIRTcar Summer Nationals         July 5.    5pm to 10 pm

4445 Shemwell Ln

Paducah, KY 42003

Website

Golf

Golf

Calvert City Golf and Country Club, 123 Country Club Lane, Calvert City 270-395-5831
Kentucky Dam Golf Course, 185 Village Green Circle, Gilbertsville, KY 42044 270-362-8650

Movies

Movies

Cinemark is a Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

5159 Hinkleville Rd Unit #010

Paduch, KY 42001

Website

Parks

Parks

Calvert City has a great local park system. We have 3 large parks within two miles of the campground. There are 2 playgrounds, 2 disc golf courses, a splash pad, basketball courts, a pickleball court, walking paths, baseball diamonds, and picnic areas. The park has food trucks for Friday lunch and many events throughout the year. Fun for everyone in the family.

Website

Skate Park

Skate Park

Calvert City has a great public Park system.
This includes a skate park for you and the kids to enjoy.

Tennis and Pickleball

Tennis and Pickleball

Calvert city has a great public park system,
which includes several tennis and pickleball 
courts.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

There are multiple venues for preforming arts.
Carson Center-Concerts
Badgett Playhouse-Musicals
Kentucky Opry-Music
local bars and clubs for live music

Fishing

Fishing

With tens of thousands of acres of water, there's ample room to explore the shorelines and coves of Kentucky Lake. 
Anglers will find plenty of space to wet some lines, no matter if you're trolling crankbaits, scanning for bass or just catching
fish for fun. Largemouth bass, yellow bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill are abundant in our waters.
First Time Fishing? Kentucky Lake is a great place to learn how to fish. You may just need some guidance on fishing this new body of water.
Or, you may want to bring the family for a fishing adventure. There are guides available to help you. And tournaments to enjoy.
There are many locations that offer boat rentals. Visit the website for more info.

Website

Bicycle Rental

Bicycle Rental

A "Bike share" rental system is available in nearby Grand Rivers. 
Enjoy the "Village Between The Lakes" and the surrounding areas by bike. The versatile 7-speed bikes is an ideal blend of comfort and performance. Its step-over mix frame design is universal, durable, and comfortable, and it's aluminum frame and components are designed to be lightweight.

The Bike have a built in lock & key device on the back wheel so that rides can feel free to shop, dine, and enjoy without worries.

Bike rental station is located next to the Grand Rivers Tourism Office, 1858 JH O'Bryan Avenue.

To rent, download the Movatic App on your device at the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

Website

Turkey Bay OHV Park

Turkey Bay OHV Park

Turkey Bay prides itself on maintenance of its trails and preservation of the area.
With trails for beginners, as well as the seasoned rider, there is fun for all.
Versatility of terrain, over 100 miles of track, and reasonable rates make this
a sought after destination! There are rangers on site and helmets are required.

80 Turkey Creek Road

Golden Pond, KY 42211

270-924-2233

Website

Western Kentucky Brew Trail

Western Kentucky Brew Trail

Although Kentucky is known for it's bourbon, Western Kentucky has some of the finest Brew Pubs around.
You can start your journey right here at Marshall County's Dam Brewhaus right here in Benton, Ky.,just
10 min. from our campground. Start with the Brewhaus in Benton and Paducah Beer Werks and Dry ground brewing
in Paducah, you will be well on your way to falling in love with the great craft brews that we have here in
Kentucky. The atmosphere also can not be beat. With live music, games and great food, you will be well on your way
to a great vacation.Check out the app and earn free gifts along your way.

1894 US-641

Benton, KY 42025

Website

Atomic City

Atomic City

This venue really does have something for everyone. For the youngest members of the family there is 
Soft Play. This playground offers a haven for young explorers to unleash their creativity and energy.
From climbing and sliding to crawling through tunnels, every moment is filled with excitement and discovery.
Children must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian. 
Youngsters of all ages can enjoy the state of the art arcade, laser tag, duck pin bowling, and glow in the dark mini golf.
For those hard to please teenagers and above there are Go Karts and Bumper cars, but what you may love the most is
Social 360 club. This is your destination for live music, karaoke nights, hilarious comedy shows, electrifying DJ Sets, and more!
The venue features a massive 13' x 8' projector screen, perfect for catching all the action of your favorite sporting events while
you sip on your favorite drinks. For the safety of all our guests, those indulging in alcoholic beverages will be required to wear a
wristband and will not be permitted to participate in our go-kart experience. 
Thurs: 5pm-9pm
Fri: 5pm-10pm
Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 12pm-8pm

3801 Hinkleville Road

Paducah, KY 42001

270-558-4868

Website