Mineral Mound State Park

Mineral Mound State Park
Mineral Mound State Park
Location in Kentucky
Mineral Mound State Park
Location in United States
Type Kentucky state park
Location Lyon County, Kentucky
Coordinates 37°04′00″N 88°04′44″W / 37.06667°N 88.07889°W / 37.06667; -88.07889Coordinates: 37°04′00″N 88°04′44″W / 37.06667°N 88.07889°W / 37.06667; -88.07889
Area 541 acres (219 ha)
Created 2003[1]
Operated by Kentucky Department of Parks
Status Open year-round
Website Official website

Mineral Mound State Park is a park located on the shores of Lake Barkley in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. The 541-acre (219 ha) park contains an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse, a boat ramp, fishing pier, and picnicking area.[1] Mineral Mound is named after the mansion of Willis B. Machen, which formerly stood on the property.

References

  1. 1 2 "History". Mineral Mound State Park. Kentucky Department of Parks. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
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