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Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Hodgenville, Kentucky · Larue County · Visitor Center

Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.

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About Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.

How to Get There

From Lexington, KY: Take US 60 West to Exit 72 (Martha Layne Collins / Bluegrass Parkway). Proceed on Bluegrass Parkway to Exit 21 (Bardstown, US 31E). Follow US 31E South for approximately 20 miles; entrance on right. From Louisville, KY: Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 91 (Elizabethtown). Follow KY 61 (Lincoln Parkway) approximately 10 miles south. Turn left onto KY 84. Turn left onto US 31E. Proceed northeast for approximately 8 miles; entrance on left. From South: Take Interstate 65 North to Exit 91

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Plan Your Visit to Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Heading to Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center?

No central reservation system listed for Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10194117) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center?

From Lexington, KY: Take US 60 West to Exit 72 (Martha Layne Collins / Bluegrass Parkway). Proceed on Bluegrass Parkway to Exit 21 (Bardstown, US 31E). Follow US 31E South for approximately 20 miles; entrance on right. From Louisville, KY: Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 91 (Elizabethtown). Follow KY 61 (Lincoln Parkway) approximately 10 miles south. Turn left onto KY 84. Turn left onto US 31E. P…

How do I contact Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center?

You can reach the park at phone: (270) 358-3137 or email: ABLI_Administration@nps.gov.