Fort Boonesborough State Park

About Fort Boonesborough State Park

Kentucky's second settlement, rebuilt as a working fort of cabins and blockhouses where resident artisans demonstrate pioneer crafts. Camp at the popular RV and tent campground, or launch from the ramp to see the Palisades.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

More Kentucky state parks with swimming

Camping options

• Standard Electric Sites

Contact

Upcoming events at Fort Boonesborough State Park

• 18th Century Christmas at the FortDec 04, 2026
• 18th Century Christmas at the FortDec 05, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Kentucky State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Fort Boonesborough State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits

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Nearby state parks

• Waveland State Historic Site
• Natural Bridge State Resort Park
• Old Fort Harrod State Park
• Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
• Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
• Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site