Breaks Interstate Park
Also known as The Breaks
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 138 campsites
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov(276) 865-4413
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Breaks Interstate Park is a 1,022-acre park in Pike County, about 18 miles southeast of Pikeville.
Things to do include golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 25 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 138 campsites, with tent sites.
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Under four feet tall | $6 |
| Four feet tall and over | $8 |
| Seniors (age 55+) | $6 |
| Infants age 1 and under | Free |
| Under four feet tall | $8 |
| Four feet tall and over | $10 |
| Seniors (age 55+) | $8 |
| Infants age 1 and under | Free |
Official wording
Admission Fees Monday - Friday Under four feet tall - $6 Four feet tall and over - $8 Seniors (age 55+) - $6 Infants age 1 and under - Free Saturday - Sunday Under four feet tall - $8 Four feet tall and over - $10 Seniors (age 55+) - $8 Infants age 1 and under - Free Admission for kids under four feet tall is half-off after 3 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | 138 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
The heart of an authentic Breaks Interstate Park explorer's experience! Our 138 sites range from a great place to pitch your tent to full RV hook-ups. Most of these sites are wooded, but if you prefer, grassy areas are available in C Bottom. Playgrounds, a basketball court, a well-stocked store, and a laundry facility are available. The campground is open each year from the first Friday in March through the first Monday in December. Campsites may be reserved in advance through the park website at breakspark.com.
Breaks Interstate Park's accommodations range from woodland cottages to campsites, from lakefront log cabins to lodge rooms with breathtaking views. Here, learning once again to breathe deep in the sweet air of the Appalachians, we believe you'll find exactly what you're looking for - even when you hadn't imagined it yet. There are plenty of options if you want to get outdoors: Nature lovers will enjoy a hike on a scenic trail — most within the park are short in length and easy in difficulty. Access to Laurel Lake and Russell Fork is a big attraction for the water sports crowd.
The park also includes a campground with tent sites as well as electric and water hookups for RV campers. Click here for Breaks Interstate Park's official website for reservations and much more information about the park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingGolfHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimming
Trails
Biking
The Mountain Bike Trail offers breathtaking scenery. The trail is a stack loop trail system offering up to nearly 12 miles of riding, from moderate to difficult. Depending on the route chosen, bikers may plan rides of varying lengths, with the possibilities of good climbs and long downhill runs. Positive reviews for this trail are posted regularly on the websites for hiking enthusiasts.
Hiking
More than 25 miles of hiking trails lace the park, varying from easy to difficult. Most are less than one mile long, but interconnected trails offer the more ambitious hiker a good choice of routes over varying terrain. Maps with descriptions of each trail are available at the Visitor Center. Trail names give clues to the outstanding physical features of each: Cold Spring, Geological, Grassy Creek, Grassy Overlook, Lake, Loop, Overlook, Prospectors' Ridge, River, Towers, and Tower Tunnel. Both the Ridge and Geological trails are self-guided, with booklets available at the Visitor Center that detail points and notes of interest. Additionally, guided hikes are scheduled throughout the summer.
Swimming
Swimming
Splash in the Park! Open daily from the Saturday prior to Memorial Day through Labor Day. Features include a 4,000 square-foot beach-entry leisure pool, which anchors the water park. Additional features, including a current channel; four water slides; a spray ground; in-pool basketball and volleyball areas; shade structures; and other water features ensure that everyone will enjoy this facility. Concession available. Party/event packages available both during and after regular operational hours.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Pedal boats, canoes, and a Johnboat are available seasonally for rental by the hour or half hour on beautiful Laurel Lake. Visitors may use these boats as a means to explore or for fishing. Our boat dock is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends only in April, May, and October.
Fishing
Fishing
Laurel Lake, Beaver Pond, and the Russell Fork River offer a variety of fishing experiences and the promise of a good catch. Laurel Lake, a twelve-acre man-made lake, and our two-acre Beaver Pond are stocked with bluegill and bass. The Russell Fork River is stocked with Rainbow Trout by Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries officials. A fishing license is required and is available for purchase at the Park Visitor Center.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 627 Commission Circle
Breaks, KY 24607 - Nearest town
- Pikeville — about 18 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.2864, -82.2935
- Phone
- (276) 865-4413
- info@breakspark.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 22, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology