| Brigadoon State Nature Preserve | |
| Map: | Kentucky#USA |
| Map Alt: | A map of Kentucky showing the location of Brigadoon State Nature Preserve |
| Location: | Barren County, Kentucky, United States |
| Nearest City: | Glasgow, Kentucky |
| Coordinates: | 36.8977°N -85.9811°W |
| Established: | March 14, 1985 |
| Url: | Official website |
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve is a state nature preserve located in Barren County, Kentucky adjacent to Barren River Lake.[1]
The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves purchased 92acres of mostly mature forest from the Nature Conservancy that was dedicated into the preserve system on March 14, 1985. An additional 88acres were dedicated on June 12, 2001. Including another 4acres tract, a total of 184acres are protected.[1]
The forest is dominated by American beech, maple, and tulip poplar, with an array of spring wildflowers, including several species that are considered rare or uncommon in Kentucky. There is also habitat for numerous migratory and resident birds in the preserve. The preserve is open to the public and includes at 1miles trail.[1]