State Parks Near Shelbyville, Kentucky
13 state park units lie within 50 miles of Shelbyville, including 5 parks across the line in Indiana. The closest is Taylorsville Lake State Park, about 12 mi south of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Taylorsville Lake State Park12 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 13 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 73 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Shelbyville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Shelbyville; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Charlestown State Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 192 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Charlestown 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 →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 →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 →General Butler State Resort Park
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.
Hours, fees and rules for General Butler State Resort Park →Old Fort Harrod State Park
Old Fort Harrod State Park is a 23-acre park in Mercer County, in Harrodsburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Fort Harrod State Park →Deam Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, swimming, fishing, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Deam Lake State Recreation Area →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 →Clifty Falls State Park
The park supports swimming, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: 169 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Clifty Falls State Park →Waveland State Historic Site
Waveland State Historic Site is a 13-acre historic site in Fayette County, about 6 miles north of Nicholasville.
Hours, fees and rules for Waveland State Historic Site →Hardy Lake
Popular activities here are ice fishing, winter sports, archery, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Hardy Lake →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Shelbyville
- Taylorsville Lake State Park 12 mi south · 57 campsites
- Charlestown State Park 28 mi northwest · 192 campsites
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park 30 mi southwest · 39 campsites
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · 100 campsites
- Deam Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Shelbyville
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 29 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Clifty Falls State Park 41 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Shelbyville
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park 30 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Shelbyville
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Deam Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Clifty Falls State Park 41 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hardy Lake 47 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Shelbyville
- Taylorsville Lake State Park 12 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park 19 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Charlestown State Park 28 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 29 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Fishing near Shelbyville
- Taylorsville Lake State Park 12 mi south · Fishing listed
- Charlestown State Park 28 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 29 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lincoln Homestead State Park 31 mi south · Fishing listed
- General Butler State Resort Park 32 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Shelbyville
What is the closest state park to Shelbyville?
Taylorsville Lake State Park is the closest, about 12 miles south of Shelbyville in a straight line. Next are E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park and Charlestown State Park.
How many state parks are near Shelbyville?
13 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Shelbyville have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Taylorsville Lake State Park, Charlestown State Park and My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Shelbyville?
Yes, at 2 parks, including My Old Kentucky Home State Park and General Butler State Resort Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Shelbyville?
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 Frankfort, KY20 mi east
- Near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY23 mi west
- Near Madison, IN39 mi north
- Near Lexington-Fayette, KY43 mi east
- Near Elizabethtown, KY50 mi southwest
- Near Campbellsville, KY60 mi south
- Near Seymour, IN62 mi northwest
- Near Florence, KY63 mi northeast
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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.