Kentucky State Parks will kick off camping season this week at 20 campgrounds across the Commonwealth.
State Park campgrounds opening on March 13 include Barren River Lake, Big Bone Lick, Blue Licks Battlefield, Carr Creek, Columbus-Belmont, Dale Hollow Lake, General Burnside, General Butler, Grayson Lake, Greenbo Lake, John James Audubon, Kentucky Dam Village, Kincaid Lake, Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland, Lake Malone, Natural Bridge, Paintsville Lake, Pennyrile Forest and Yatesville Lake.
“With warmer weather on the way, we look forward to welcoming guests back to our Kentucky State Parks campgrounds,” said Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Mark Kellen. “We encourage campers to check our website, parks.ky.gov, for the latest updates. We are ready for spring and can’t wait to host folks at our New Kentucky Home campgrounds.”
Taylorville Lake, Cumberland Falls, Jenny Wiley, Carter Caves, Greenbo Lake, My Old Kentucky Home and Kenlake campgrounds will remain closed as they continue to undergo $23 million in renovations and upgrades that will improve the experience for Kentuckians and visitors alike. These campgrounds will open later in the season, featuring brand-new bathhouses, improved electric and sewage lines, bigger camper pads and other amenities.
Due to extreme flooding in 2025, Nolin Lake, Green River and Fort Boonesborough will remain closed during the 2026 camping season as they undergo infrastructure and electrical replacement, and additional upgrades.
All state park campgrounds have water and electric services with dump stations or sewer hookups and bathhouses, along with picnic tables and fire rings at each improved site. Primitive sites are also available.
State Park campgrounds will remain open through mid-November, and a few sites will remain open during the winter months. April 24-25 is the annual Camper Appreciation Weekend, when campers can receive a promotional discount of two nights for the price of one.
To learn more about camping at Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov/parks/camping.
Kentucky is home to 44 state parks, including 17 resort parks and 13 golf courses. For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov.
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