Kentucky State Parks
Your new home of Kentucky boasts some of the greenest forests and unblemished natural resources found anywhere in the continental United States. Whether you want to just make a day trip or take your kids on their first overnight camping trip, one of Kentucky’s 52 state parks will undoubtedly meet your needs.Over 2.5 million has been poured into revamping and refurbishing Kentucky campgrounds, ensuring a top of the line, satisfactory experience for both you and your family. The state is proud to offer more than 2,600 improved camping sites, many complete with a wide array of campground activities ranging from cookouts to nature programs to arts and crafts to even miniature golf.Kentucky features the most resort parks of any state, with 17 in total. Each resort park offers a full service lodge and themed dining room, offering a menu full of regional Kentucky selections and specialty dishes. Among the local favorites is the Kentucky Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwich piled high with turkey and bacon, then covered in Mornay sauce and baked until the sauce shows the perfect shades of brown. (more…)