List of Kentucky state parks
Encyclopedia
Maintained by the Kentucky Department of Parks, Kentucky's system of 52 state park
s has been referred to as "the nation's finest" and experiences more repeat business annually than those of any other U.S. State
. The state's diverse geography provides a variety of environments to experience. From mountain lakes to expansive caves to forests teeming with wildlife, park-goers have their choice of attractions, and they are all within a day's drive of each other.
Unless otherwise specified, data in the following lists are taken from Kentucky State Parks by Bill Bailey.
Although the Kentucky Horse Park
is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is administered separately from the Department of Parks.
to Pikeville
. Each features outdoor camping areas with a variety of outdoor activities.
wireless Internet access.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
s has been referred to as "the nation's finest" and experiences more repeat business annually than those of any other U.S. State
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
. The state's diverse geography provides a variety of environments to experience. From mountain lakes to expansive caves to forests teeming with wildlife, park-goers have their choice of attractions, and they are all within a day's drive of each other.
Unless otherwise specified, data in the following lists are taken from Kentucky State Parks by Bill Bailey.
Although the Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky. It is located off Kentucky State Highway 1973 and Interstate 75 in northern Fayette County in the United States...
is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is administered separately from the Department of Parks.
State recreational parks
Kentucky's 24 "rec parks" span the state from ColumbusColumbus, Kentucky
Columbus is a city in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 229 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Columbus is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
to Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville is a city in Pike County, Kentucky. The population was 6,903 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pike County.-History:On March 25, 1822, the county's government officials decided to build a new county seat named Liberty, one and one-half mile below the mouth of the Russell Fork...
. Each features outdoor camping areas with a variety of outdoor activities.
| Park | Location | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bone Lick State Park Big Bone Lick State Park Big Bone Lick State Park is located at Big Bone in Boone County, Kentucky. It is located on Beaver Road and between the communities of Beaverlick and Rabbit Hash. The name of the park comes from the Pleistocene megafauna fossils found there. The mammoths and other creatures are believed to have... |
Boone County Boone County, Kentucky Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone... |
Park: 512 acres (2.1 km²) Lake: 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) |
| Carr Creek State Park Carr Creek State Park Carr Creek State Park is a park located along Kentucky Route 15 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. The park itself encompasses , while the park's main feature, Carr Creek Lake, covers .... |
Knott County Knott County, Kentucky Knott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1884. As of 2000, the population was 17,649. Its county seat is Hindman. The county is named for James Proctor Knott, Governor of Kentucky . It is a prohibition or dry county. Notable inhabitants include U.S.... |
Lake: 750 acres (3 km²) |
| Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus-Belmont State Park, on the shores of the Mississippi River in Hickman County, near Columbus, Kentucky, is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War... |
Hickman County Hickman County, Kentucky Hickman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1822. The elevation in the county ranges from to above sea level. As of 2000, the population was 5,262. Its county seat is Clinton. It is the least densely populated county in the state and is a prohibition or... |
156 acre (0.63131016 km²) |
| E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park | Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096... |
370 acres (1.5 km²) |
| Fishtrap Lake State Park Fishtrap Lake State Park Fishtrap Lake State Park is a park located southeast of Pikeville, Kentucky in Pike County. The park opened to the public in 2003. Fishtrap Lake, the park's main feature, covers approximately .... |
Pikeville Pikeville, Kentucky Pikeville is a city in Pike County, Kentucky. The population was 6,903 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pike County.-History:On March 25, 1822, the county's government officials decided to build a new county seat named Liberty, one and one-half mile below the mouth of the Russell Fork... |
Park: 300 acres (1 km²) Lake:1131 acres (5 km²) |
| Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough was a frontier fort in Kentucky, founded by Daniel Boone and his men following their crossing of the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775. The settlement they founded, known as Boonesborough, Kentucky, is Kentucky's second oldest European-American settlement.The fort was the scene of... |
Richmond Richmond, Kentucky There were 10,795 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had... |
153 acre (0.61916958 km²) |
| General Burnside State Park General Burnside State Park General Burnside State Park is a park located in just south of Somerset, Kentucky in Pulaski County. The park encompasses in the middle of Lake Cumberland, making it Kentucky's only island park. The park is named for General Ambrose E... |
Pulaski County Pulaski County, Kentucky Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 63,063 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Somerset6. The county is named for Count Kazimierz Pułaski. Most of the county is a prohibition or dry county... |
430 acres (1.7 km²) |
| Grayson Lake State Park Grayson Lake State Park Grayson Lake State Park is a Kentucky state park in Carter County, Kentucky, and near the city of Grayson, Kentucky. The park has an of . It has facilities for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and golfing. It is served by Kentucky Route 7, which was re-routed as a result of the lakes... |
Carter County Carter County, Kentucky Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1838 and was named for William Grayson Carter, a state senator at the time of its creation. The county seat is named for his uncle, Robert Grayson. As of 2000, the population was 26,889. Its county seat is Grayson,... |
Park: 1200 acres (5 km²) Lake: 1512 acres (6 km²) |
| Green River Lake State Park Green River Lake State Park Green River Lake State Park is a park located near Campbellsville, Kentucky in Taylor County. The park itself encompasses , while Green River Lake, its major feature, covers approximately .-External links:**... |
Taylor County Taylor County, Kentucky Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county is named for President Zachary Taylor, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county... |
Park: 1331 acres (5 km²) Lake: 8200 acres (33 km²) |
| John James Audubon State Park John James Audubon State Park John James Audubon State Park is located on U. S. Highway 41 in Henderson, Kentucky, just south of the Ohio River. Its inspiration is John James Audubon, the ornithologist, naturalist and painter who resided in Henderson from 1810 to 1819 when Henderson was a frontier village.-History:John James... |
Henderson County Henderson County, Kentucky Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1799. As the latest census data update of 2010, the population was counted 46,250. The county seat is the City of Henderson. The county was named for Colonel Richard Henderson who originally purchased of land... |
Park: 692 acres (2.8 km²) Lakes: 28 acres (113,312.1 m²) & 9 acres (36,421.7 m²) |
| Kincaid Lake State Park Kincaid Lake State Park Kincaid Lake State Park is a park located near Falmouth, Kentucky in Pendleton County. The park encompasses .-External links:*... |
Pendleton County Pendleton County, Kentucky Pendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 14,390. Its county seat is Falmouth.- Geography :... |
Park: 850 acres (3.4 km²) Lake: 183 acre (0.74057538 km²) |
| Kingdom Come State Park Kingdom Come State Park Kingdom Come State Park is in Kentucky's state park system. It is located in Harlan County near the city of Cumberland and is situated atop Pine Mountain, and boasts both Raven Rock and Log Rock.-Natural Formations:... |
Harlan County Harlan County, Kentucky Harlan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1819. As of 2000, the population was 33,200. Its county seat is Harlan... |
Park: 1027 acres (4 km²) Lake: 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) |
| Lake Malone State Park Lake Malone State Park Lake Malone State Park is a park located near Dunmor, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County and extending into parts of Logan County and Todd County. The park features campsites, picnic areas, a swimming area, a boat ramp, and a dock. The Laurel Trail leads through a hardwood forest filled with ... |
Muhlenberg County Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Muhlenberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 31,499. The county is named for Peter Muhlenberg. Its county seat is Greenville.... |
Park: 338 acres (1.4 km²) Lake: 788 acres (3.2 km²) |
| Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park is a park located just south of London, Kentucky in Laurel County. The park encompasses , and includes a section of the Wilderness Road that early settlers used to reach Kentucky. The park is named for Levi Jackson, an early Kentucky pioneer... |
Laurel County Laurel County, Kentucky Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 58,849 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is London.The London Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Laurel County.... |
896 acres (3.6 km²) |
| Lincoln Homestead State Park Lincoln Homestead State Park Lincoln Homestead State Park is a park located just north of Springfield, Kentucky in Washington County. The park encompasses , and features both historic buildings and reconstructions associated with Thomas Lincoln, father of the president Abraham Lincoln.... |
Washington County Washington County, Kentucky Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 10,916. Its county seat is Springfield. The county is named for George Washington. Washington County was the first county formed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky when it reached statehood... |
120 acre (0.4856232 km²) |
| Mineral Mound State Park Mineral Mound State Park Mineral Mound State Park is a park located on the shores of Lake Barkley in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. The park contains a 18 hole golf course and a clubhouse.... |
Eddyville Eddyville, Kentucky Eddyville is a city in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,350 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lyon County . The Kentucky State Penitentiary is located in Eddyville.-History:... |
541 acres (2.2 km²) |
| My Old Kentucky Home State Park My Old Kentucky Home State Park My Old Kentucky Home State Park is a state park located in Bardstown, Kentucky. The park's centerpiece is Federal Hill, a former plantation built by United States Senator John Rowan in 1795. During Rowan's life, the mansion became a meeting place for local politicians and hosted several visiting... |
Bardstown Bardstown, Kentucky As of the census of 2010, there were 11,700 people, 4,712 households, and 2,949 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 5,113 housing units at an average density of... |
285 acres (1.2 km²) |
| Nolin Lake State Park Nolin Lake State Park Nolin Lake State Park is a park located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. The park encompasses while Nolin Lake, the park's main feature, covers... |
Edmonson County Edmonson County, Kentucky Edmonson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1826. As of 2007, the population was 11,978. It is included in the Bowling Green Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its county seat is Brownsville... |
Park: 333 acres (1 km²) Lake: 5795 acres (23 km²) |
| Old Fort Harrod State Park Old Fort Harrod State Park Fort Harrod is a park located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It was named after James Harrod, who led an early party of settlers into Kentucky. The park encompasses , and features a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent settlement in the state of Kentucky.-Attractions:The reconstructed... |
Harrodsburg Harrodsburg, Kentucky Harrodsburg is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,014 at the 2000 census. It is the oldest city in Kentucky.-History:... |
15 acres (60,702.9 m²) |
| Paintsville Lake State Park Paintsville Lake State Park Paintsville Lake State Park is a park located just west of Paintsville, Kentucky in Johnson County. The park itself encompasses , while Paintsville Lake, its major feature, covers approximately extending into parts of Morgan County.... |
Johnson County Johnson County, Kentucky Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1843. As of 2000, the population was 23,445. Its county seat is Paintsville... |
Park: 12404 acres (50 km²) Lake: 1139 acres (5 km²) |
| Pine Mountain Trail State Park Pine Mountain Trail State Park Pine Mountain Trail State Park is a trail under development in U.S. state of Kentucky. Once completed, the trail will wind along Pine Mountain Ridge from the Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park... |
Under construction | |
| Taylorsville Lake State Park Taylorsville Lake State Park Taylorsville Lake State Park is a park encompassing in Spencer County, Kentucky, roughly between Louisville and Lexington. Taylorsville Lake, its major feature, extends into parts of Anderson County and Nelson County.... |
Spencer County Spencer County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 11,766 people, 4,251 households, and 3,358 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 4,555 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.50% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.22% Native... |
Park: 1625 acres (7 km²) Lake: 3050 acres (12 km²) |
| Yatesville Lake State Park Yatesville Lake State Park Yatesville Lake State Park in Kentucky is a recreational facility in the eastern part of the commonwealth, close to the town of Louisa, Kentucky in Lawrence County... |
Lawrence County Lawrence County, Kentucky Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 15,569. Its county seat is Louisa. The county is named for James Lawrence, and co-founded by Isaac Bolt, who served as a Lawrence County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. It is the home of... |
Lake: 2300 acres (9 km²) |
State resort parks
Kentucky offers more state resort parks than any other state. Each features a lodge complete with dining room and Wi-FiWi-Fi
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wireless Internet access.
| Park | Location | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River Lake State Resort Park Barren River Lake State Resort Park Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a 2,187 acre park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County. Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created in 1964. It covers approximately 10,000 acres and has of shoreline... |
Barren County Barren County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 38,033 people, 15,346 households, and 10,941 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 17,095 housing units at an average density of... |
Park: 2187 acres (9 km²) Lake: 10,000 acres (40 km²) |
| Benham-Lynch State Resort Park Benham-Lynch State Resort Park Benham-Lynch State Resort Park is a proposed state park in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. Although the it has not yet been established, current attractions within the proposed park include: The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum , the Benham Schoolhouse Inn , the train depot , and the Portal 31... |
Benham Benham, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 599 people, 248 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,519.2 people per square mile . There were 288 housing units at an average density of 730.4 per square mile... |
Proposed |
| Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Blue Licks Battlefield State Park is a park located near Mount Olivet, Kentucky in Robertson County. The park encompasses , and features a monument commemorating the August 19, 1782 Battle of Blue Licks... |
Robertson County Robertson County, Kentucky Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 2,282. Its county seat is Mount Olivet, Kentucky. The county is named for George Robertson, a Kentucky Congressman from 1817 to 1821. Robertson is a prohibition or dry county... |
148 acre (0.59893528 km²) |
| Breaks Interstate Park Breaks Interstate Park Breaks Interstate Park, also referred as the "Grand Canyon of the South", is located in southeastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia at the northeastern terminus of Pine Mountain... |
Pike County, Kentucky Pike County, Kentucky Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 65,024. Its county seat is Pikeville. Pike is Kentucky's largest county in terms of land area. Pike County is the 11th largest county in Kentucky in terms of population preceded by Bullitt County and... ; Dickenson County, Virginia Dickenson County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile... ; and Buchanan County, Virginia Buchanan County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 26,978 people, 10,464 households, and 7,900 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,887 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile... |
Park: 4600 acres (19 km²) Lake: 12 acres |
| Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a park located in the northwest corner of Perry County, Kentucky. The park itself encompasses , while Buckhorn Lake, a mountain reservoir lake which serves as its major feature, covers approximately... |
Perry County Perry County, Kentucky Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 29,390. Its county seat is Hazard. The county is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval hero in the War of 1812.- Geography :... |
Park: 856 acres (3.5 km²) Lake: 1200 acres (5 km²) |
| Carter Caves State Resort Park Carter Caves State Resort Park Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States, along Tygarts Creek. It is formed by Carter Caves, and nearby Cascade Caves, which were added to the park in 1959. On December 16, 1981, of the park were designated as nature preserves... |
Carter County Carter County, Kentucky Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1838 and was named for William Grayson Carter, a state senator at the time of its creation. The county seat is named for his uncle, Robert Grayson. As of 2000, the population was 26,889. Its county seat is Grayson,... |
Park: 1600 acres (6 km²) Lake: 45 acres (182,108.7 m²) |
| Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a park located just southwest of Corbin, Kentucky and is contained entirely within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The park encompasses and is named for its major feature, tall Cumberland Falls... |
Whitley County Whitley County, Kentucky Whitley County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. 2005 census projections list its population at 38,029 . The county seat is at Williamsburg, though the largest city is Corbin, and the county's District Court sits in both cities... |
1657 acres (7 km²) |
| Dale Hollow Lake State Park Dale Hollow Lake State Park Dale Hollow Lake State Park is a Kentucky state park comprising on the shore of Dale Hollow Reservoir.-External links:* official website* * tourism website... |
Park: 3398 acres (14 km²) Lake: 27700 acres (112 km²) |
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| General Butler State Resort Park General Butler State Resort Park General Butler State Resort Park is a park located near Carrollton, Kentucky in Carroll County. The park is open year-round, featuring attractions such as hiking and mountain bike competitions in the summer. The park is named for General William O... |
Carroll County Carroll County, Kentucky Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky and located at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio rivers. It was formed in 1838 and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence. The population was 10,155 at the 2000 census... |
Park: 809 acres (3.3 km²) Lake: 30 acres (121,405.8 m²) |
| Greenbo Lake State Resort Park Greenbo Lake State Park Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in Kentucky is a resort park in the northeastern part of the commonwealth, close to the town of Greenup, Kentucky in Greenup County on Kentucky State Route 1... |
Greenup County Greenup County, Kentucky Greenup County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1804. As of 2000, the population was 36,891. Its county seat is Greenup. The county is named in honor of Christopher Greenup.... |
Park: 3,300 Lake: 192 acre (0.77699712 km²) |
| Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, originally known as Dewey Lake State Park, located at Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is a mountain resort park located on the shores of Dewey Lake. It is named for Virginia "Jenny" Wiley, a pioneer woman and Indian captive... |
Floyd County Floyd County, Kentucky Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1800. As of 2000, the population was 42,441. Its county seat is Prestonsburg. The county is named for Colonel John Floyd .-History:... |
Park: 1771 acres (7 km²) Lake: 1100 acres (4 km²) |
| Kenlake State Resort Park Kenlake State Resort Park Kenlake State Resort Park is a park located on the western shore of Kentucky Lake. The park's main entrance and most of its facilities are located in Marshall County; the park also extends into Calloway County. The nearest town of substantial size is Murray. The park encompasses of land, of... |
Calloway Calloway County, Kentucky Calloway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1823. As of 2010, the population was 37,191. Its county seat is Murray, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel Richard Callaway, one of the founders of Boonesborough... and Marshall Marshall County, Kentucky Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 30,125. The 2007 Census Bureau population estimate was 31,258. Its county seat is Benton. It was a dry county until 2004, when residents of Calvert City voted to allow sales of liquor by the drink in... Counties |
Park: 1795 acres (7 km²) Lake: 160300 acres (649 km²) |
| Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is a park located on the northern shore of Kentucky Lake in Marshall County, Kentucky. The park encompasses , and excellent accommodations make it one of Kentucky's most popular resorts.... |
Marshall County Marshall County, Kentucky Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 30,125. The 2007 Census Bureau population estimate was 31,258. Its county seat is Benton. It was a dry county until 2004, when residents of Calvert City voted to allow sales of liquor by the drink in... |
1351 acres (5 km²) |
| Lake Barkley State Resort Park Lake Barkley State Resort Park Lake Barkley State Resort Park is a park located on the eastern shore of Lake Barkley just west of Cadiz, Kentucky in Trigg County. The park encompasses , and is one of three Kentucky parks located on Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre isthmus between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.-References:... |
Trigg County Trigg County, Kentucky Trigg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1820. As of 2000, the population was 12,597. Its county seat is Cadiz. The county is named for Stephen Trigg, a frontier officer in the American Revolutionary War who died in the Battle of Blue Licks... |
Park: 3600 acres (15 km²) Lake: 57920 acres (234 km²) |
| Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a park located on the northern shore of Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, Kentucky in Russell County. The park itself encompasses , while the lake, its major feature, covers approximately .- Attractions :* Lure Lodge... |
Russell County Russell County, Kentucky Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 17,565 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Jamestown. The county is named for William Russell... |
Park: 3117 acres (13 km²) Lake: 50,000 acres (200 km²) |
| Natural Bridge State Resort Park | Powell County Powell County, Kentucky Powell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 13,237. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell... |
Park: 2300 acres (9 km²) Lake: 54 acres (218,530.4 m²) |
| Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is a park located near Dawson Springs, Kentucky in Hopkins County. The park encompasses , and takes its name from a colloquial form of the word pennyroyal, a small flowering plant native to the area.... |
Hopkins County Hopkins County, Kentucky Hopkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1807. As of 2000, the population was 46,519. Its county seat is Madisonville. The county is named for General Samuel Hopkins, an officer in both the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and later a Kentucky legislator... |
Park: 863 acres (3.5 km²) Lake: 56 acres (226,624.2 m²) |
| Pine Mountain State Resort Park Pine Mountain State Resort Park Pine Mountain State Resort Park is a park located in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. The park opened in 1924 as Kentucky's first state park. Each spring, the park hosts the annual Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, as it has since the festival's inception in 1931.-History:When Pine Mountain... |
Bell County Bell County, Kentucky Bell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed August 1, 1867, from parts of Knox and Harlan Counties and augmented from Knox County in 1872. As of 2010 the population was 69,060. Its county seat is Pineville... |
1520 acres (6 km²) |
| Rough River Dam State Resort Park Rough River Dam State Resort Park Rough River Dam State Resort Park is a park located in parts of Breckinridge, Hardin, and Grayson counties in Kentucky. The park encompasses . Rough River Dam, stretching across and high, creates Rough River Lake, a recreational lake of approximately... |
Breckinridge Breckinridge County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 18,648 people, 7,324 households, and 5,309 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 9,890 housing units at an average density of... , Hardin Hardin County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 94,174 people, 34,497 households, and 25,355 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 37,673 housing units at an average density of... , & Grayson Grayson County, Kentucky Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1810. As of 2000, the population was 24,053. Its county seat is Leitchfield. The county is named for William Grayson , a Revolutionary War colonel and a prominent Virginia political figure... counties |
Park: 637 acres (2.6 km²) Lake: 5,000 acres (20 km²) |
State historic sites
Ten of Kentucky's recreational parks and two of its resort parks are simultaneously designated as state historic sites. An additional eleven state historic sites are also maintained by the Kentucky Department of Parks.| Park | Location | Area |
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| Benham-Lynch State Resort Park Benham-Lynch State Resort Park Benham-Lynch State Resort Park is a proposed state park in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. Although the it has not yet been established, current attractions within the proposed park include: The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum , the Benham Schoolhouse Inn , the train depot , and the Portal 31... |
Benham Benham, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 599 people, 248 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,519.2 people per square mile . There were 288 housing units at an average density of 730.4 per square mile... |
Under development |
| Big Bone Lick State Park Big Bone Lick State Park Big Bone Lick State Park is located at Big Bone in Boone County, Kentucky. It is located on Beaver Road and between the communities of Beaverlick and Rabbit Hash. The name of the park comes from the Pleistocene megafauna fossils found there. The mammoths and other creatures are believed to have... |
Boone County Boone County, Kentucky Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone... |
Park: 512 acres (2.1 km²) Lake: 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) |
| Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Blue Licks Battlefield State Park is a park located near Mount Olivet, Kentucky in Robertson County. The park encompasses , and features a monument commemorating the August 19, 1782 Battle of Blue Licks... |
Robertson County Robertson County, Kentucky Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 2,282. Its county seat is Mount Olivet, Kentucky. The county is named for George Robertson, a Kentucky Congressman from 1817 to 1821. Robertson is a prohibition or dry county... |
148 acre (0.59893528 km²) |
| Boone Station State Historic Site | Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region... |
48 acres (194,249.3 m²) |
| Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus-Belmont State Park, on the shores of the Mississippi River in Hickman County, near Columbus, Kentucky, is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War... |
Hickman County Hickman County, Kentucky Hickman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1822. The elevation in the county ranges from to above sea level. As of 2000, the population was 5,262. Its county seat is Clinton. It is the least densely populated county in the state and is a prohibition or... |
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| Constitution Square State Historic Site Constitution Square State Historic Site Constitution Square State Historic Site is a park in Danville, Kentucky in Boyle County. It houses the courthouse that was the site of ten constitutional conventions that eventually produced the Constitution of Kentucky... |
Danville Danville, Kentucky Danville is a city in and the county seat of Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 16,218 at the 2010 census.Danville is the principal city of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Boyle and Lincoln counties.... |
3 acres (12,140.6 m²) |
| Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site is a park in Barbourville, Kentucky in Knox County. The land was donated by the American Legion and the city of Barbourville, and marks the area where Kentucky pioneer Dr. Thomas Walker built his cabin in 1750. The site was dedicated in 1931.A replica of the... |
Barbourville Barbourville, Kentucky Each year in early October, Barbourville hosts the Daniel Boone Festival commemorating the American pioneer Daniel Boone who explored the area in 1775. The festival features open air concerts, carnival attractions, a beauty pageant, a parade, and other events.... |
12 acres (48,562.3 m²) |
| Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough was a frontier fort in Kentucky, founded by Daniel Boone and his men following their crossing of the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775. The settlement they founded, known as Boonesborough, Kentucky, is Kentucky's second oldest European-American settlement.The fort was the scene of... |
Richmond Richmond, Kentucky There were 10,795 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had... |
153 acre (0.61916958 km²) |
| General Butler State Resort Park General Butler State Resort Park General Butler State Resort Park is a park located near Carrollton, Kentucky in Carroll County. The park is open year-round, featuring attractions such as hiking and mountain bike competitions in the summer. The park is named for General William O... - includes Butler-Turpin State Historic House |
Carroll County Carroll County, Kentucky Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky and located at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio rivers. It was formed in 1838 and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence. The population was 10,155 at the 2000 census... |
Park: 809 acres (3.3 km²) Lake: 30 acres (121,405.8 m²) |
| Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site is a park in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It marks the estate and burial ground of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby. The site became part of the park system in 1951.-Further reading:... |
Stanford Stanford, Kentucky Stanford is a city in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States. It is one of the oldest settlements in Kentucky, having been founded in 1775. Its population was 3,430 at the 2000 census... |
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| Jefferson Davis State Historic Site Jefferson Davis State Historic Site -External links:***... |
Fairview Fairview, Kentucky Fairview is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 156 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fairview is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
19 acres (76,890.3 m²) |
| Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park is a park located just south of London, Kentucky in Laurel County. The park encompasses , and includes a section of the Wilderness Road that early settlers used to reach Kentucky. The park is named for Levi Jackson, an early Kentucky pioneer... |
Laurel County Laurel County, Kentucky Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 58,849 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is London.The London Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Laurel County.... |
896 acres (3.6 km²) |
| Lincoln Homestead State Park Lincoln Homestead State Park Lincoln Homestead State Park is a park located just north of Springfield, Kentucky in Washington County. The park encompasses , and features both historic buildings and reconstructions associated with Thomas Lincoln, father of the president Abraham Lincoln.... |
Washington County Washington County, Kentucky Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 10,916. Its county seat is Springfield. The county is named for George Washington. Washington County was the first county formed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky when it reached statehood... |
120 acre (0.4856232 km²) |
| My Old Kentucky Home State Park My Old Kentucky Home State Park My Old Kentucky Home State Park is a state park located in Bardstown, Kentucky. The park's centerpiece is Federal Hill, a former plantation built by United States Senator John Rowan in 1795. During Rowan's life, the mansion became a meeting place for local politicians and hosted several visiting... |
Bardstown Bardstown, Kentucky As of the census of 2010, there were 11,700 people, 4,712 households, and 2,949 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 5,113 housing units at an average density of... |
285 acres (1.2 km²) |
| Old Fort Harrod State Park Old Fort Harrod State Park Fort Harrod is a park located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It was named after James Harrod, who led an early party of settlers into Kentucky. The park encompasses , and features a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent settlement in the state of Kentucky.-Attractions:The reconstructed... |
Harrodsburg Harrodsburg, Kentucky Harrodsburg is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,014 at the 2000 census. It is the oldest city in Kentucky.-History:... |
15 acres (60,702.9 m²) |
| Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site is a park in Monroe County, Kentucky. It features the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, a Baptist church built around the turn of the 19th century, and its adjacent cemetery. The site became part of the park system in 1931.... |
Tompkinsville Tompkinsville, Kentucky Tompkinsville is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,660 at the 2000 census. The city was named after Vice President Daniel D... |
60 acres (242,811.6 m²) |
| Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site is a park near Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County, Kentucky. An interpretive museum is located near the site where many Confederate soldiers killed in the Battle of Perryville were buried. Additionally, monuments, interpretive signage, and cannons mark... |
Perryville Perryville, Kentucky Perryville is a historical city in western Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 763 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
669 acres (2.7 km²) |
| Waveland State Historic Site Waveland State Historic Site Waveland State Historic Site, also known as the Joseph Bryan House, in Lexington, Kentucky is the site of a Greek Revival home and plantation now maintained and operated as part of the Kentucky state park system... |
Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region... |
10 acres (40,468.6 m²) |
| White Hall State Historic Site White Hall State Historic Site White Hall State Historic Site is a park in Richmond, Kentucky. Its major feature is White Hall, the home of Kentucky legislator Cassius Marcellus Clay. The site became part of the park system in 1968.-External links:*... |
Richmond Richmond, Kentucky There were 10,795 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had... |
13 acres (52,609.2 m²) |
| Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site Wickliffe Mounds Wickliffe Mounds is a prehistoric, Mississippian culture archaeological site located in Ballard County, Kentucky, just outside the town of Wickliffe, about three miles from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Archaeology investigations have linked the site with others along the Ohio... |
Wickliffe Wickliffe, Kentucky Wickliffe is a city in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 794 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ballard County.Wickliffe is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Wickliffe is located at .... |
21 acres (84,984.1 m²) |
| William Whitley House State Historic Site William Whitley House State Historic Site William Whitely House State Historic Site is a park in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. It features the home of Kentucky pioneer William Whitley, which was built as a fortress against Indian attacks sometime between 1787 and 1794. The house was made of brick, and marked a transition in the area from log... |
Stanford Stanford, Kentucky Stanford is a city in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States. It is one of the oldest settlements in Kentucky, having been founded in 1775. Its population was 3,430 at the 2000 census... |
10 acres (40,468.6 m²) |