General Burnside Island State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 94 campsites
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-561-4104
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 334 acres, General Burnside Island State Park lies in Pulaski County, about 8 miles south of Somerset.
The park supports golf, boating, fishing, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 94 campsites (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
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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | 94 | Electric/water availableShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Cool lake breezes and beautiful views make camping at General Burnside a great getaway. The campground features 94 sites with utility hookups, two central service buildings with showers and restrooms, and a dump station. The campground is open mid-March to mid-November. Call 606-561-3625 for more information.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingBoatingCampingGolfPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating
A marina next to the park has everything you need for a great day on the lake: rental slips, rental fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, and houseboats are offered. A six-lane launching ramp at the park provides you with the perfect access to a fun-filled day on the lake. Nearby Lake Cumberland State Dock is located at the heart of the world capital of houseboating. Enjoy their renowned southern hospitality and luxurious houseboats as optional accommodations. Click here to visit their website.
Fishing
Fishing
Lake Cumberland provides some of the best fishing in the United States. Fish for crappie (10-inch size limit), largemouth and smallmouth bass (15-inch size limit), and striped bass (24-inch size limit and two fish daily limit).
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
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
- 8801 S. HWY 27
Burnside, KY 42519 - Nearest town
- Somerset — about 8 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.9749, -84.6037
- Phone
- 606-561-4104
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. 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