State Historic Site

Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site

Boyle County, KentuckyAbout 3 acresEstablished 1951
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ky.gov(502) 892-3361

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Boyle County, in Junction City, Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site covers about 3 acres.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Getting there

Address
6725 KY Hwy. 300
Junction City, KY 40484
Nearest town
Junction City
Coordinates
37.5701, -84.7793
Phone
(502) 892-3361

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

Directions The cemetery is five miles south of Danville off US 127. It is located on Kentucky Route 300 between Stanford and Junction City. Its proximity to Lexington and the Daniel Boone National Forest provides plenty of opportunity for adventure should the mood arise.

Nearby state parks

Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
12.8 mi northwest (straight line)
Old Fort Harrod State Park
13.8 mi north (straight line)
Lincoln Homestead State Park
27.2 mi northwest (straight line)
Waveland State Historic Site
30.7 mi northeast (straight line)
Fort Boonesborough State Park
36.1 mi northeast (straight line)
Green River Lake State Park
36.7 mi southwest (straight line)
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
40.5 mi northwest (straight line)
Taylorsville Lake State Park
40.9 mi northwest (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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