State Parks in Kentucky (53)

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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Lucas, KY
Top Five Things to Do  1. Boat or fish for catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie on Barren River Lake  2. Play the par 4 championship golf course  3. Relax on the Sunset Beach Cove (seasonal)  4. Samp
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Union, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Visit the Bison herd. 2. Tour the museum and diorama pit. 3. Discover salt springs along one of 5 trails. 4. Camp overnight. 5. Grab a souvenir T-shirt. Big Bone Lick’s mus
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Carlisle, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Enjoy all you can eat menus to go. 2. Enjoy mini golf as a family. 3. Bring your canoe to the Licking River. 4. Hike historic trails of Boone and explorers 5. Visit the site o
Boone Station State Historic Site
Lexington, KY
Daniel Boone 1734-1820, known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier decided that the settlement of Boonesborough had become far too crowded. In December 1779, Boone and
Breaks Interstate Park
Breaks, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Rent a lakefront cabin. 2. Mountain bike the 12 mile stack loop trail. 3. Birders bring binoculars for the Virginia Wildlife Trail. 4. Rent a pedal boat, canoe or john boat on
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Buckhorn, KY
Located in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, just along the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park appeals to nature-lovers or anyone who just wants to
Butler-Turpin State Historic House
Carrollton, KY
With a commanding view of the Ohio River Valley the restored home built in 1859, in the Greek Revival style, displays military documents, furniture and objects original to the Butler family. The house
Carr Creek State Park
Sassafras, KY
Carr Creek Lake was once home to some of the area's earliest pioneer settlements as early as the 1770s. Carr Fork, a tributary of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, is located 8.8 miles below Car
Carter Caves
Olive Hill, KY
Beneath the forested hills of this resort, nature - over the span of millions of years - has created luminous stone fans and draped mounds of stalactites and stalagmites. Located just 10 minutes of
Columbus-Belmont
Columbus, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Rest and Relax at the beautiful campground overlooking the Mississippi River 2. Visit the park Snack Bar for the Best soft serve ice cream and Fantastic Quickie Dogs. 3. Hike
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Corbin, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. View the epic Cumberland Falls. 2. Tour the Pinnacle Knob 1937 Fire Tower. 3. Hike Eagle Falls Trail. 4. Experience the Rainbow Mist Ride. 5. Gem Mine for fossils in season.
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Burkesville, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Play 18 holes of golf on our Nationally Ranked Golf Course. 2. Hike to Eagle Point Overlook. 3. Dine in the Island View Restaurant and bar. 4. Launch from the boat ramp for fu
Dawkins Line Rail Trail
Swamp Branch, KY
Currently, the Dawkins Line Rail Trail is 18 miles long. An additional 18 miles will be added in the second phase of the trail work — when completed, the path will be 36 miles. This trail, built on to
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
Barbourville, KY
Top Five Things to Do 1. Visit a replica of the first Kentucky home. 2. Play mini golf. 3. Ride the giant slide. 4. Enjoy kid-friendly recreation. 5. Shop for gifts and T-shirts. Born in Virginia, Th
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
Louisville, KY
Top Five Things To Do 1. Test your skills at the only outdoor public archery range in Louisville. 2. Take a dip in the largest public outdoor swimming pool and splash park in Louisville. 3. Take a hi
Fishtrap Lake State Park
Shelbiana, KY
Fishtrap Lake State Park is a new addition to the Kentucky State Parks system. A man-made lake surrounded by natural beauty, Fishtrap Lake was created to help control flooding along the Ohio and Big
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Richmond, KY
Top Five Things To Do Stroll the original fort site of Daniel Boone and settlers. Shop for handmade pioneer items in the gift shop. Enjoy our wildly popular RV and tent campground. Fish the natural
General Burnside Island
Burnside, KY
Top Five Things To Do Play the award winning “Best Public” golf course in Kentucky. Launch your own or rent a boat to explore Lake Cumberland. Overnight in the 75-acre campground. Enjoy a day trip to
General Butler State Resort Park
Carrollton, KY
Top Five Things To Do Hike the Butler Lake Trail to explore CCC structures. View the overlook at sunset. Overnight in a cottage, lodge room or campsite. Tour the Butler Turpin State Historic Site. Get
Grayson Lake State Park
Olive Hill, KY
Top Five Things To Do 1. Kayak to Grotto Falls. 2. Hike the Beech Hemlock Trail to view sandstone rock formations. 3. Play a round of golf on the 18-hole championship golf course. 4. Camp in the 71-si
Green River Lake State Park
Campbellsville, KY
Top Five Things To Do 1. Hike, bike or horseback 28 miles of all purpose trails 2. Enjoy fishing, boating, skiing, kayaking and tubing Green River Lake. 3. Overnight in 167 RV or 60 primitive sites. 4
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Greenup, KY
Top Five Things to Do Enjoy fishing and boating the 225-acre lake. Hike, bike or ride horseback on 28 miles of trails. Overnight in the fieldstone lodge. Reserve an RV or primitive site. See the Buffa
Isaac Shelby Cemetery
Stanford, KY
Visit the smallest park in the park system where the ½-acre burial grounds of the Shelby family sits amid the peaceful countryside of Lincoln County. The stone-walled cemetery contains the monument an
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Fairview, KY
Top Five Things to Do Tour the historic museum. Shop the gift shop. Picnic in a pavilion. Visit the playground with your children. See the 351-foot Obelisk constructed on a bed of Kentucky limestone.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Prestonsburg, KY
Top Five Things to Do Take an elk viewing tour. Boat or fish Dewey Lake. Mountain Bike Sugar Camp Mountain and Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Try signature catfish or hot brown in the dining room. Sample b
John James Audubon State Park
Henderson, KY
Top Five Things to Do Visit the Audubon Museum and Nature Center. Stroll the Audubon Wetlands boardwalk. Stay overnight in a quaint park cottage. Enjoy the park hiking trails and lake. Play 9 holes of
Kenlake State Resort Park
Hardin, KY
Top Five Things to Do Rent a pontoon or jet ski on Kentucky Lake. Walk or bike the Eggners’ Ferry Bridge. Play indoor tennis. View a sunrise or fall foliage from the amphitheater. Overnight in the lod
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Gilbertsville, KY
Top Five Things to Do Fish or boat 160,000 acres of Kentucky Lake. Play 18 holes of championship golf. Mountain bike 8.5 miles of certified trails. Overnight in executive cottages or lodge rooms. RV c
Kincaid Lake State Park
Falmouth, KY
Top Five Things to Do Take a pontoon ride or fish the lake. Hike two scenic trails. RV or primitive camp around the lake. Make golf reservations on-site. Visit the Boston Steele Log Cabin circa 1867.
Kingdom Come State Park
Cumberland, KY
Top Five Things to Do See the “Log Rock”, a natural sandstone bridge. Visit the Cave Amphitheater. See the beautiful view from Creech Overlook. Don’t miss the 12 O'clock Overlook. Fish the 3.5 acre m
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