A nine-hole, regulation golf course with a pro shop, pull carts, riding carts, and rental clubs is available. An 18-hole miniature golf course is near the public beach. Water Sports Enjoy a day on the lake at General Butler. Rental pedal boats, canoes, rowboats, and surf bikes are available seasonally at the Boat Dock. From mid-August through Labor Day Weekend, the Boat Dock is open only four hours in the afternoon.
Fishing is permitted from the lake shore year-round.
A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Fishing with boats must be accomplished using park rental boats from Labor Day through Labor Day. Other seasons, private boats with trolling motors are permitted. The lodge swimming pool is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests. The public beach is closed for swimming this summer due to lifeguard shortage.