Looking for awesome outdoor recreation areas in Kentucky? View Kentucky parks and recreation areas below, listed in alphabetical order. Each listing has images, full description, map, directions, activities, phone number, and links to campgrounds and hiking trails within the recreation area.
Directions The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park. Phone (270) 358-3137 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL
Directions From Louisville, south on I-65 to Western Kentucky Parkway, 13 miles west on US 62 through Eddyville. Phone (270) 362-4236 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION
Directions From Louisville, 95 miles south on I-65 to Cave City, 10 miles south on KY 90 to Glasgow, 5 miles south on US 31 to KY 252, 9 miles south to dam. Phone (270) 646-2055 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT
Directions From Hazard, 9 miles north on KY 15, 20 miles east on KY 28. Phone (606) 398-7251 Activities AUTO TOURING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Directions From Hazard, 16 miles south on KY 15, 1 miles northward on KY 1089. Phone (606) 642-3308 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds | LITTCARR CAMPGROUND Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More
Directions From Lexington, 60 miles east with primary access off I-64 exits 123, 133 and 137. Located on KY 826 via US 60 and KY 801. Phone (606) 784-9709 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Directions By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky. Phone (606) 248-2817 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING,
Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, SWIMMING, DIVING, HORSE CAMPING Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds | CRAIGS CREEK GROUP AREA | GROVE | HOLLY BAY | ZILPO – DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.
Directions From U.S. 23 turn East onto Route 3. After approximately 3 miles turn onto Route 3051, which merges into Route 302. Route 302 travels along the lake shore. Phone (606) 789-4521 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE,
Directions From Pikeville – 12 miles East on U.S. 460 then 2 miles East on State Route 1789. Phone (606) 437-7496 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds | FISHTRAP
Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, SWIMMING, HORSE CAMPING Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds | CALDWELL FIELDS GROUP CAMPGROUND | MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND | Trout Pond Recreation Area | SHERANDO
Directions Take Exit 172(Grayson Route 7) off of I-64. Travel Route 7 South 8 miles to Grayson Dam. Phone (606) 474-5815 Activities BOATING, CLIMBING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED Campground Reservations Kentucky
Directions Located 90 miles southeast of Louisville via I-65 and KY 61, 210, and 55 south. Phone (270) 465-4463 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground
Phone (270) 826-7360 Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas | Greenriver +2 Locks Photo Album | Greenriver +2 Locks Website These locks and dams provide a usable channel for recreational and commercial traffic on the Green River. Public facilities are not
Phone (502) 223-8338 Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas | Kentucky River Website Provides a navigational channel for commercial and recreational traffic. The river meanders through the Kentucky bluegrass area and is a favorite boating stream during the summer and fall.
Directions The Lake Cumberland Visitor Center is located at the Resource Manager’s Office on Boat Dock Road approximately four miles south of Somerset on U.S. Highway 27 at red light 29. Phone (606) 679-6337 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS,
Directions From London, KY, 20 mi E on KY 192 to KY 1193. Phone (606) 864-6412 Activities FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds | Laurel River Lake Picnic Area Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas
Directions DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS! From the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. From the South: Take Interstate 65 to
Directions 16 miles southeast of Harlan on KY 987. Phone (606) 573-7655 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas | Martins Fork Lake Photo Album | Facebook
Directions Several exits from I-65 south offer access. From Brownsville, north 5 miles on KY 259, right on KY 728, follow signs. Phone (270) 286-4511 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Directions Located off US 23 at Greenup, KY. Phone (606) 473-7441 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas | Ohio River – Greenup Pool Website
Directions From Louisville, 50 miles east on I-71, 5 miles north on KY 227, 14 miles east on KY 42 to Markland. Phone (859) 567-7661 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking
Phone (502) 774-3514 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING Campground Reservations Kentucky Campgrounds Hiking Trails Kentucky Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Kentucky Recreation Areas | Ohio River – McAlpine Pool Website | Ohio River – McAlpine Pool Photo Album Provides a navigational channel between Louisville and Cincinnati that is an integral part of
Directions From Paintsville – West on U.S. 460 then take State Route 40 West. Take State Route 2275 to the dam. This is a total of 4 miles. Phone (606) 297-6312 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL
Directions From Louisville, KY: Option 1: Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 miles. Take the IN-135 exit- Exit Number 105- toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 miles. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-79, traveling 10.1
Directions From Taylorsville, 3 miles east on KY 44, then 2 miles west on KY 2239 to dam. Phone (502) 477-8882 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL
Directions From U.S. 23 take Route 3 approximately 3 miles to Route 1185. Route 1185 ends at the Yatesville Lake Marina (approximately 3 miles). Phone (606) 686-2412 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground
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