General Butler State Resort Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 100 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov502-732-4384
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
General Butler State Resort Park is a 550-acre park in Carroll County, in Carrollton.
The park supports golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed on trails as long as they are leashed. Standard lodge rooms and cottages are available for guests with pets (there is a fee). No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging & Camping | 100 | Electric/water availableShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
The hilltop Butler Lodge is an attraction within itself. Listen to the piano and admire the Ohio River valley view. Each of the 53 rooms features a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or hillside. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out is by 11 a.m., local time. Standard lodge rooms and cottages are available for guests with pets (there is a fee). No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage.
Other Butler State Resort Park lodging options include 24 one, two, and three-bedroom cottages. Cottages require a 2-night minimum 7 days a week. The campground offers more than 100 campsites with utility hookups and grills. Showers and restrooms are available at two central service buildings, and one laundry facility is available. Check-out by 1 p.m. Open year-round. Please call to reserve a site during the winter months.
Notice: The pool is now OPEN!
Tues-Thurs: 10A-6P
Fri-Sun: 10A-8P
Mon: Closed
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingGolfHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking
Mountain biking is available on our Fossil Trail. It's a 4.5-mile loop trail and is open from April - November. Riders must wear helmets, and anyone under 16 years of age must have an adult rider at all times. The trail is rated for the skilled rider.
Hiking
The eight hiking trails range from a quarter-mile to four-and-one-half miles. Trail maps are available at the Butler Lodge. Dogs are allowed on trails as long as they are leashed.
Swimming
Swimming
A swimming pool near the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests.
Open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, 11a.m. - 8p.m. on Friday, and 10a.m. - 8p.m. on Saturday.
Boating and paddling
Boating
The lake is open year-round for non-motorized personal boats. The Boat Dock is open in late Spring through the end of October on weekends and holidays for the rental of canoes, kayaks, or pedal boats.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Enjoy a day on the lake at General Butler. Rental canoes and single and double capacity kayaks are available when the boat dock is open. The Boat Dock is open in late Spring through the end of October on weekends and holidays. Personal non-motorized boats may be launched year-round beside the fishing pier off Hwy 227.
Pedal Boating
Enjoy a day on the lake at General Butler. Rental pedal boats are available when the boat dock is open. Pedal Boats seat 4. The Boat Dock is open in late Spring through the end of October on weekends and holidays.
Fishing
Fishing
Bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish have been restocked in the 30-acre Butler Lake. Fishing is permitted from the lake shore and from personal non-motorized boats year-round. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Ask at the park about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
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
- 1608 Hwy. 227
Carrollton, KY 41008 - Nearest town
- Carrollton
- Coordinates
- 38.6701, -85.1541
- Phone
- 502-732-4384
- matthew.sabin@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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)
- Photo: Public Lands Institute - General Butler State Resort Park - 001.tif — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Public Lands Institute
“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