Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-546-4400
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 11 acres, Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site lies in Knox County, about 3 miles southwest of Barbourville.
The park supports golf, horseback riding, disc golf, historic sites, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
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
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
Group Camping
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site has two group primitive campsites that can be reserved in advance. Campsites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Restrooms are located nearby and are accessible 24/7. Sites can be reserved by calling 606-546-4400. Price is $10 per person.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
GolfDisc golfCampingHorseback ridingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site has two group primitive campsites that can be reserved in advance. Campsites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Restrooms are located nearby and are accessible 24/7. Sites can be reserved by calling 606-546-4400. Price is $10 per person.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4929 KY 459
Barbourville, KY 40906 - Nearest town
- Barbourville — about 3 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.8392, -83.9190
- Phone
- 606-546-4400
- keith.bowling@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 13, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology