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.
This park is located in Central Time.
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.
Please note that between Oct 5 and 12 the campsites may be doubled by management during this time frame due to special event and greater demand for campground.
Attention: Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.
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.
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 ...
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** 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
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.
Booking Window
Thu May 01 2025 - Thu Apr 30 2026
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
Non Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Tue May 20 2025
Peak
Wed May 21 2025
Mon Sep 01 2025
Non Peak
Tue Sep 02 2025
Tue Sep 30 2025
Peak
Wed Oct 01 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Non Peak
Sat Nov 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Non Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Tue May 19 2026
Services and Amenities
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
- 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
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.76202, -89.10731
36°45'43"N, 89°6'26"W
Driving directions to Columbus-Belmont from:
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
COLUMBUS BELMONT STATE PARKP.O. BOX 9
COLUMBUS KY 42032
Phone Number:
Information:
(270)677-2327
