State Historic Site

Waveland State Historic Site

Fayette County, KentuckyAbout 13 acres
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.gov859-272-3611

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

Overview

Waveland State Historic Site is a 13-acre historic site in Fayette County, about 6 miles north of Nicholasville.

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
225 Waveland Museum Ln.
Lexington, KY 40514
Nearest town
Nicholasville — about 6 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
37.9716, -84.5375
Phone
859-272-3611
Email
lashe.mullins@ky.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Fort Boonesborough State Park
15.7 mi east (straight line)
Old Fort Harrod State Park
22.2 mi southwest (straight line)
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
30.7 mi southwest (straight line)
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
31.3 mi southwest (straight line)
Taylorsville Lake State Park
39.1 mi west (straight line)
Lincoln Homestead State Park
39.7 mi west (straight line)
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
43.6 mi northeast (straight line)
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
48.2 mi east (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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