Attention: Due to weather, Kentucky State Parks cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources at our campgrounds during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible. Please contact the park directly for available resources if traveling during months that are conducive to freezing temperatures.
Book a Campsite at GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, KY
101 site(s) found
Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Overview
Description
General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn-whiskered Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. Burnside led patrols along the Cumberland River,circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. The only island park in the Kentucky state park system.
Booking Window
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Mon Jul 26 2027
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed May 20 2026
Mon Aug 31 2026
Non Peak
Tue Sep 01 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Non Peak
Sun Nov 01 2026
Sun Nov 15 2026
Non Peak
Mon Mar 15 2027
Sat May 15 2027
Peak
Sun May 16 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Bathhouse
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating, Power
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing park lake
- Golf
- Grills
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
- Jet-Skiing
- Laundry
- Office/Ranger Station
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Programs, Recreational
- Restrooms
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Shelters
- Skiing - Water
- Walking
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
- ATM (available in Lodge Lobby)
- Churches
- Dining
- Dock, Boat
- First Aid Supplies
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery store
- Marina
- Newspapers
- Rent Jet Skis
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Snacks
Greater Than 1 Mile
- Antiquing
- Putt-Putt
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Retail, Supplies
- Sightseeing
- Waterfall
- Whitewater Rafting
Within 10 Miles
- Airport.
- Car Rental
- Catering
- Jogging/Running
- Kennel
- Lodging group facilities
- Maintenance, Rv/Camper
- Maintenance, vehicle
- Mall
- Meeting Space
- Propane
- Restaurant
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Town
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Cabins
- Emergency Services
- Fish Hatchery
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Hospital
- Information/Contact Station
- Lodging, Cabins
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Musical Performances
- Trails Hiking Moderate
- Trails Hiking/Walking easy
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Water Access, Reservoir
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.98051, -84.60141
36°58'50"N, 84°36'5"W
General Burnside Island State Park is located in Burnside,8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.
36.98051, -84.60141
36°58'50"N, 84°36'5"W
General Burnside Island State Park is located in Burnside,8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARKP.O. Box 488/8801 South Hwy 27
Burnside KY 42519
Phone Number:
Information:
(606) 561-4104Nearby Parks
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