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.

GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, KY

976 Ratings

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.

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Description

Services & 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

Alerts and Important Information

Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

Please note that the Kentucky Department of Parks permits the use of non-licensed vehicles in campgrounds, including golf carts, only by those individuals with a disability. This policy will be enforced for the safety of all guests.
This Campground is in Eastern Time zone.

The swimming pool will be closed until further notice.

Please note:

The maximum reservation window is 12 months in advance to the date.

New Inventory is made available when the call center opens.

There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks.

There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park.

The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night.

Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.

Customer service is authorized to fill in any empty spaces caused by the 2-night weekend stay rule.

Please note the following:

Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.

Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in an effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds.https://parks.ky.gov/firewood-policy

Golf carts are allowed in the campground by purchasing a permit at check-in. Permits are $25 for the week or $100 for the calendar year. Annual permits can be used at all Kentucky State Park campgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.

Notes

We offer camping,swimming pool,playground,picnic shelters,boat ramp and golf course.
The swimming pool will be closed until further notice.
The golf course will be open effective May 23rd, 2008.

Pro Shop/Business Office 606-561-4104/4192
Campground 606-561-3625
Park Ranger 606-561-4196
Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

**Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds.** http://parks.ky.gov/regulations/firewood.htm

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