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MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME STATE PARK, KY

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My Old Kentucky Home State Park honors the home that was the symbol of Stephen Foster's most endearing song, the stately mansion on the Rowan Estate known as Federal Hill. The home completed in 1818,rests on on a sloping 290 acres deeded to the state in 1922. It's ...
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Description

My Old Kentucky Home State Park honors the home that was the symbol of Stephen Foster's most endearing song, the stately mansion on the Rowan Estate known as Federal Hill. The home completed in 1818,rests on on a sloping 290 acres deeded to the state in 1922. It's builder, Judge John Rowan, was a man of great distinction, serving on both the Ky Cout of Appeals and in the U.S. Senate.

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Wed Mar 20 2024 - Wed Mar 19 2025

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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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
  • Amphitheater
  • Bathhouse
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Dump Station
  • Golf
  • Grills
  • Historic Sites
  • Meeting Space
  • Musical Performances
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicikng
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Shelters
  • Shopping
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • The Sound of Music
  • Water Drinking
Less Than 1 Mile
  • ATM / Cash Machine
  • Churches
  • Distillery Tours
  • Fishing
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
  • Newspapers
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Walking
  • ball field
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Car Rental
  • Emergency Services
  • Grocery store
  • Hospital
  • Laundry
  • Maintenance, vehicle
  • Photography
  • Propane
Within 10 Miles
  • Airport
  • Antiquing
  • Art & Museum
  • Catering
  • Cultural-sites / Exhibits
  • Fishing reservoir
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Arboretum
  • Nature Center
  • Scenic driving routes
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Sightseeing
  • area attraction
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.80611, -85.45722
37°48'22"N, 85°27'26"W

From Louisville, take US 31E south about 35 miles to Bardstown. Turn east on US 150, travel about 1 mile to KY 49. Park is 6/10 mile south on 49. Or take I-65 south to exit 112. Go South on KY 245 about 16 miles to 31E. Go south to US 150. From Lexington, take Versailles Road to Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway to exit 25. Turn west on US 150, go about 3 miles to KY 49.

Additional directions - From Nashville take I-65 North about 132 miles to Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway. Follow parkway to exit 25 and follow above directions.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME STATE PARK
668 Loretto Rd
Bardstown  KY  40004
Phone Number:
Information:  (502)348-3502