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GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, KY

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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 ...
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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
Tue Mar 19 2024 - Tue Mar 18 2025

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
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End
Non Peak
Fri Mar 15 2024
Tue May 21 2024
Peak
Wed May 22 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Non Peak
Mon Sep 02 2024
Mon Sep 30 2024
Peak
Tue Oct 01 2024
Thu Oct 31 2024
Non Peak
Fri Nov 01 2024
Sun Nov 10 2024
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
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.98, -84.60111
36°58'48"N, 84°36'4"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 PARK
P.O. Box 488/8801 South Hwy 27
Burnside   KY  42519
Phone Number:
Information:  (606) 561-4104
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