Quick Summary:
- What makes Kentucky’s state parks special?
- Kentucky locals and visitors are fortunate to have access to a long list of wonderful state parks offering access to amazing natural beauty and various opportunities for outdoor recreation.
- What accommodation options are available at Kentucky’s state parks?
- Most of Kentucky’s state parks offer both campgrounds and lodges, allowing visitors to choose the type of accommodation that best suits their preferences.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Park
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Breaks Interstate Park, Kentucky
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Camp Nelson National Monument
Carr Creek State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Columbus Belmont State Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
Fort Boonesborough State Park
General Burnside Island State Park,
General Butler State Resort Park
Kingdom Come State Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Malone State Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mineral Mound State Park
Nolin Lake State Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort
Yatesville Lake State Park
More Kentucky State Parks
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