State Parks Near Elizabethtown, Kentucky
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Elizabethtown, including 2 parks across the line in Indiana. The closest is My Old Kentucky Home State Park, about 24 mi east of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park24 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 52 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Elizabethtown, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Elizabethtown; driving distance is usually longer.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Overnight options include 39 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for My Old Kentucky Home State Park →Nolin Lake State Park
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolin Lake State Park →Rough River Dam State Resort Park
The park supports golf, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Rough River Dam State Resort Park →Lincoln Homestead State Park
Things to do include golf, disc golf, historic sites, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lincoln Homestead State Park →Falls of the Ohio State Park
The park supports boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Falls of the Ohio State Park →O'Bannon Woods State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a swimming pool. Camping is available: 328 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for O'Bannon Woods State Park →Taylorsville Lake State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, boating, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Camping is available: 57 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Taylorsville Lake State Park →Green River Lake State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, golf, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 28 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 167 campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Green River Lake State Park →E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
The park supports stargazing, archery, wildlife watching, biking, and geocaching.
Hours, fees and rules for E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park →Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Elizabethtown
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park 24 mi east · 39 campsites
- Nolin Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Campground listed
- O'Bannon Woods State Park 40 mi northwest · 328 campsites
- Taylorsville Lake State Park 41 mi northeast · 57 campsites
- Green River Lake State Park 42 mi southeast · 167 campsites
Cabins and lodging near Elizabethtown
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park 35 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 40 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Elizabethtown
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park 24 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Nolin Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Elizabethtown
- Nolin Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park 35 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- O'Bannon Woods State Park 40 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Green River Lake State Park 42 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Elizabethtown
- Nolin Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park 35 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 40 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- O'Bannon Woods State Park 40 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Taylorsville Lake State Park 41 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Fishing near Elizabethtown
- Nolin Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park 35 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lincoln Homestead State Park 37 mi east · Fishing listed
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 40 mi north · Fishing listed
- O'Bannon Woods State Park 40 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Elizabethtown
What is the closest state park to Elizabethtown?
My Old Kentucky Home State Park is the closest, about 24 miles east of Elizabethtown in a straight line. Next are Nolin Lake State Park and Rough River Dam State Resort Park.
How many state parks are near Elizabethtown?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Elizabethtown have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Nolin Lake State Park and O'Bannon Woods State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Elizabethtown?
Yes, at 2 parks, including My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Nolin Lake State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Elizabethtown?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY34 mi north
- Near Campbellsville, KY38 mi southeast
- Near Glasgow, KY48 mi south
- Near Shelbyville, KY50 mi northeast
- Near Bowling Green, KY59 mi southwest
- Near Frankfort, KY65 mi northeast
- Near Owensboro, KY68 mi west
- Near Jasper, IN75 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.