Greenbo Lake

38°29′27″N 082°51′58″W / 38.49083°N 82.86611°W / 38.49083; -82.86611TypereservoirBasin countriesUnited StatesSurface area181 acres (73 ha)Surface elevation607 ft (185 m)

Greenbo Lake is a 181-acre (0.73 km²) reservoir nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Greenup County, Kentucky. The lake was jointly created in 1955 by the Greenbo Lake Association (a group of residents who desired to create a recreation attraction in their area) ^[1] and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.^[2] Its distinctive name derives from the combination of the names of the county it is located in and nearby Boyd County. The association held a competition for the naming of this lake and the winner picked the name.

Attractions

The lake, known as a wonderful spot for largemouth bass, is located within Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. The park, covering more than 3,000 acres (12 km²), features camping, fishing, boating, dining and golf, as well as scenic trails for biking and hiking.

See also

• Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

References

External links

• Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenbo Lake
• Greenbo Lake facilities map