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1. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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4. Breaks Interstate Park, Kentucky

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5. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

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6. Camp Nelson National Monument

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7. Carr Creek State Park

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8. Carter Caves State Resort Park

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9. Columbus Belmont State Park

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10. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

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11. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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12. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort

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13. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park

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14. Fort Boonesborough State Park

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15. General Burnside Island State Park,

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16. General Butler State Resort Park

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17. Kingdom Come State Park

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18. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Category: Unique Accommodations
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19. Lake Malone State Park

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20. Mammoth Cave National Park

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21. Mineral Mound State Park

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22. Nolin Lake State Park

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23. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Category: Unique Accommodations
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24. Rough River Dam State Resort

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25. Yatesville Lake State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Kentucky locals and visitors are lucky to have a long list of wonderful state parks which offer access to amazing natural beauty and opportunities for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Most of Kentucky’s state parks have both campgrounds and lodges so that everyone can choose the type of accommodation they prefer.

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