If you're going to visit facilities in our North end, try this: Take I-65 South to Elizabethtown, take the Western Kentucky Parkway west until it runs into I-24 West. From I-24 take Exit 31 to Hwy. 453 South towards Grand Rivers. Cross the canal between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley and continue on 4-5 miles into LBL. The road becomes The Trace. You will arrive at the North Welcome Station.

An alternate route to attractions in central and southern LBL: Take I-65 South to Elizabethtown, from Elizabethtown take the Western Kentucky Parkway West to the Pennyrile Parkway. Take the Pennyrile Parkway South to Hopkinsville. Exit #12 to Hwy 1682 South.

This road is approximately 5 miles and intersects with US Hwy. 68/80. Turn right (West) onto 68/80. Stay on 68/80 through Cadiz and across the Lake Barkley bridge. You are now in Land Between The Lakes. Approximately 4 miles into LBL there will be a median in the road and several signs, one directing you to the LBL Visitor Center, The Trace, etc. Turn left on this road, go to The Trace. Signs will direct you to various LBL facilities.