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COLUMBUS BELMONT STATE PARK, KY

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Columbus-Belmont State Park is a 156-acre site that played a fascinating role in the War Between the States. This is the site of a fortification build by the Confederates and later occupied by Union forces. The 1861 Battle of Belmont, fought to overtake the Confederate stronghold...
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Columbus-Belmont State Park is a 156-acre site that played a fascinating role in the War Between the States. This is the site of a fortification build by the Confederates and later occupied by Union forces. The 1861 Battle of Belmont, fought to overtake the Confederate stronghold here, marked the opening of the Union's Western Campaign. It was also Grant's first battle.

Fri Jun 12 2026 - Fri Jun 11 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.


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Mon Aug 31 2026
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Wed Sep 30 2026
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Sat Oct 31 2026
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Sun Nov 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
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Fri Jan 01 2027
Sat May 15 2027
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Sun May 16 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Within Park
  • Admin Service, Copying
  • Admin Service, Faxing
  • Art & Museum
  • Artifact/Petroglyph View
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Comfort Station
  • Concession
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Laundry
  • Lookout Tower
  • Maintenance Housekeeping
  • Maintenance, Facility
  • Meeting Space
  • Museum
  • Nature Study
  • Officer/Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicikng
  • Playground
  • Programs, History
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Putt-Putt
  • Putt-Putt course
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Retail, Supplies
  • River/Stream
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Telephone
  • Tourist Attraction
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Walking
  • Water Access, River/Stream
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Churches
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Grocery store
  • Newspapers
  • Propane
  • Restaurant
  • Town
Within 10 Miles
  • Catering
  • Emergency Services
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Maintenance
  • Medical Clinic
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Hospital
  • Maintenance, Rv/Camper
  • Motel
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.76202, -89.10731
36°45'43"N, 89°6'26"W

Driving directions to Columbus-Belmont from:
  • Purchase Parkway at Fulton, KY - take exit 1 to Clinton and then left on Hwy 58W.
  • Purchase Parkway at Mayfield, KY - take exit 22 to Hwy 80 Wickliffe, KY - take Hwy 51south to Bardwell, then right on Hwy 123.
Mailing Address:
COLUMBUS BELMONT STATE PARK
P.O. BOX 9
COLUMBUS  KY  42032
Phone Number:
Information:  (270)677-2327