Fort Boonesborough State Park

Hiking

Just over a half mile of walking trails is just enough to get away from the hubbub.

• A 0.25-mile paved Fort Trail begins at the fort and comes out in the parking lot across from the pool.
• The Pioneer Forage Trail, connecting the campground to the fort, is a little over a quarter-mile. It briefly follows a section of rock wall from the Halley farm and some wagon road remnants. It also follows Spring Run Branch, a small stream named by the settlers that played a role in the siege of 1778. In the spring, wildflowers liven up the landscape.
• The Halley Home Site Trail, a short connector trail between the other two, is named for the Halley's who built a large house on the property in the late 1790s. The house is gone, but several hidden signs of the old rock foundation remain. Several Halley family members are buried in the park.

Miniature Golf

Adults $5.00, Children 3-12 $4.00, and children under 3 free. Open daily April 1 - October 31 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Swimming

Closed indefinitely for repairs.

Boating

Launching ramps are available in the park for your access to a fun-filled day on the river.

Campground - Closed indefinitely due to flood damage.

Enjoy camping on the banks of the Kentucky River year-round! The campground offers 166 sites with electricity and water hookups; 18 have full hookups. There are 2 central service buildings and 3 dump stations. An activity building can accommodate 150 people, and central service buildings provide showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities. There is a small grocery at the check-in area. Open year-round. Restrooms and water fill-up available year-round. Four pull-throughs open year-round. Call 859-527-3454 or email jack.winburn@ky.gov with inquiries.

Fishing

With an abundance of bluegill, bass, and catfish, fishing is a favorite pastime on the Kentucky River. We also loan out fishing poles at the campground grocery store.