Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Also known as Perryville Battlefield
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov859-332-8631
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Currently the battlefield is undergoing construction, which should be completed by the beginning of September 2026.Parking spaces at the museum will be limited. We apologize any inconvenience.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,185 acres, Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Boyle County, about 9 miles southwest of Harrodsburg.
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Visitor center — Museum & Gift Shop | Wed–Sat | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 |
Official wording
Park Grounds, Nov-April: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May-October: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Museum & Gift Shop, Nov-April: Wed-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. May-October: Mon-Sun 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Hiking
Enjoy the beautiful and historical grounds of the park on one of the self-guiding walking trails. Over 40 interpretive signs are part of the nearly 20-mile trail system. Pick up a map at the museum. Thanks to the preservation successes of the battlefield, native plants and wildlife find a protected home here and also thrive. Recently, Perryville Battlefield entered into a partnership with the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in an effort to return 100 park acres back to its original appearance and reintroduce native habitat. So as you stroll back in time along Doctor’s Creek and past the cannons, you may also stumble upon some wild turkey, mink, deer, and numerous bird species, just as the soldiers did years ago.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
From 1865 to the 1930s, an African American community known as Sleettown thrived on the grounds of what is now Perryville Battlefield. This community included homes, a store, a restaurant, and a cemetery. Despite the era’s segregation, Sleettown was known for a spirit of unity where Black and White neighbors worked and socialized together. The community gradually disappeared by 1931. The site is accessible via the Sleettown Trail/Doctor's Creek Nature Trail, a grass trail (not ADA compliant).
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- P.O. Box 296
Perryville, KY 40468 - Nearest town
- Harrodsburg — about 9 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.6752, -84.9719
- Phone
- 859-332-8631
- bryan.bush@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 25, 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: Perryville Parsons Battery.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Hal Jespersen
“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