The beaches at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will be open in time for Memorial Day, but access will be limited as part of ongoing safety efforts.
According to a news release, the efforts are aimed at the safety of state park guests and will limit beach access at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park to registered campground and lodging guests on weekends and holidays effective May 28. Beach access will continue to be available for non-registered park guests on weekdays only.
The decision was made to continue this safety effort for an additional season due to ongoing concerns relating to overcrowding. While the park continues to encourage guests to enjoy outdoor recreation, current beach crowds continue to exceed the park’s capacity by more than ten times, creating prolonged response times in the event of an emergency.