John James Audubon State Park

About John James Audubon State Park

The woodlands where Audubon studied birds from 1810 to 1819, with a museum of his art and personal memorabilia. The nature center's wildlife observatory opens onto secluded boardwalks; most trails lie in a nature preserve and are closed to pets.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🐦 Birding
• 🔭 Stargazing

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🛖 Cabins
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

• Standard Electric Sites
• Tent Sites

Contact

Upcoming events at John James Audubon State Park

• Talking Turkey on a TrailNov 21, 2026

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

🎒 Gear up for John James Audubon State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Telescopes
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits

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• Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area
• Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area
• Harmonie State Park
• Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area
• Lincoln State Park
• Beall Woods State Park