Winner of 2 History Awards From the Kentucky Historical Society
THIS WEBSITE FUNDED BY THE FORT BOONESBOROUGH FOUNDATION
The Campground at Fort Boonesborough State Park
The new store for the campground was built in 2010 and carries all types of necessities and souvenirs for the campground.
Camping Information
We have 167 sites with electric and water hookups. The electric is suitable for 20A/30A/50A hookup. We have 3 dump stations. There is a large wooded area for primitive camping without hookups. This area contains approximately 75 sites. We also have 14 overflow sites with hookups and an unlimited number of dry camping sites.
To contact the campground directly - call (859) 527-3454.
There are 2 restrooms, 2 laundry rooms and 2 playgrounds located in the campground. The sites are varied from wooded to open areas. Each site contains a firering and a picnic table. There is a small grocery with a wide selection of items, including firewood and ice.
The park also includes a putt-putt, picnic area, boat ramp, hiking trails, fishing, swimming pool, a reconstructed Fort Boonesborough and the Kentucky River Museum.
From Memorial Day until Labor Day there are planned recreation activities in the campground and game room.
Directions to the Campground
Fort Boonesborough State Park is located near Richmond, KY. From I-75 exit 95 go 6 miles north on KY 627, turn right on KY 388 and the campground is the next left. From I-64 exit 94 go 3 miles south of KY 1958, turn right on KY 627 go 8 miles and then turn left on KY 388, the campground is the next left.
The original Fort Boonesborough was built by Daniel Boone and his men in 1775
