Parks & Campgrounds in Kentucky

233 federal recreation areas, national parks, and campgrounds in Kentucky.

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Obey River Park Day Use

Byrdstown, Kentucky
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Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Hodgenville, Kentucky
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Station Camp Campground

Oneida, Kentucky
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Cave Run Dam Tailwater

Farmers, Kentucky
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati by MGallery

Cincinnati, Kentucky
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21c Museum Hotel Lexington by MGallery

Lexington, Kentucky
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Camp Nelson National Monument Visitor Center, Museum, and Barracks

Wilmore, Kentucky
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Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

Nancy, Kentucky
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Mammoth Cave National Park presents Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra with special guest Yo-Yo Ma

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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Taft Education Center

Cincinnati, Kentucky
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Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch

Allons, Kentucky
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Mammoth Cave National Park Floyd Collins History Tour

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)

Shady Valley, Kentucky
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Claylick Boat Ramp

Wellington, Kentucky
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Bark Camp

Dungannon, Kentucky
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Cane Patch

Thornton, Kentucky
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Cave Springs (VA)

Dryden, Kentucky
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High Knob Campground

Norton, Kentucky
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Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Hodgenville, Kentucky
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Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground

Abingdon, Kentucky
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Moutardier Day Use

Bee Spring, Kentucky
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Dog Creek Day Use (KY)

Cub Run, Kentucky
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Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake)

Bee Spring, Kentucky
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Satterly Picnic Shelter

Cane Valley, Kentucky
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Big Oak Picnic Shelter

Cane Valley, Kentucky
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Tailwater Picnic Shelter

Cane Valley, Kentucky
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Visitor Center Picnic Shelter

Cane Valley, Kentucky
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Buckhorn Day Use

Gays Creek, Kentucky
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Claylick Boat-In Campground

Wellington, Kentucky
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The Narrows Picnic Shelter

Lucas, Kentucky
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Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter

Lucas, Kentucky
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Quarry Road Picnic Shelter

Lucas, Kentucky
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Alum Ford Campground

Marshes Siding, Kentucky
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KOOMER RIDGE CAMPGROUND

Pine Ridge, Kentucky
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Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station

Shawanee, Kentucky
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LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND

Bristol, Kentucky
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Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery

Celina, Kentucky
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Cincinnati, Kentucky
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Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Jamestown, Kentucky
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Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College

Wildie, Kentucky
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LAKE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA

Pedro, Kentucky
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CRAIGS CREEK GROUP AREA

Keavy, Kentucky
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GROVE

Corbin, Kentucky
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HOLLY BAY

Keavy, Kentucky
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ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.

Farmers, Kentucky
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MAMMOTH PICNIC SHELTERS

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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MAPLE SPRINGS

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Kentucky, Ranked

Kentucky's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

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The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Kentucky

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The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Kentucky

Kentucky's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

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The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Kentucky

Federal parks and recreation areas in Kentucky ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

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Best Waterfall Hikes in Kentucky: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

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