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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK, KY
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Overview
Description
John James Audubon State Park is located just south of the Ohio river in western Kentucky. The park preserves the peaceful woods where John James Audubon walked as he studied the subjects of his paintings. The park is highlighted by the John James Audubon Museum and Nature Center. Enjoy camping, golf, fishing, hiking, tennis, picnicking, and playgrounds.Services and Amenities
Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Art & Museum
- Bathhouse
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Jon (Paddle)
- Boating, Kayaking
- Cabins
- Cable/Satellite Service
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Cottages
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural-sites / Exhibits
- Dump Station
- Dump Station camper
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- Hot Showers
- Information Center
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Jogging/Running
- Lions Arts and Crafts Festival
- Lodging, Cabins
- Maintenance Housekeeping
- Maintenance, Facility
- Meeting Space
- Museum
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Park Lake (Fishing Only)
- Parking
- Photography
- Pickleball Courts (4)
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicikng
- Playground
- Program, Recreational
- Programs, Instructional
- Programs, Nature
- Ranger Station
- Recreation Programs
- Recycling Station
- Rentals, Boat, Jon (paddle)
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shelters
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Telephone
- Tennis
- Trails Hiking/Walking easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lane
- Water Fillup Station
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
- interpretive trail
Less Than 1 Mile
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Dining
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Motel
- Newspapers
- Pay Telephone
- Restaurant
- Retail, Snacks
Within 10 Miles
- ATM / Cash Machine
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Amphitheater
- Boating
- Boating, Power
- Canoeing
- Car rentals
- Catering
- Churches
- Dock, Boat
- Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
- Driftwood Collecting
- Emergency Services
- Field Sports/Activities
- Fishing, Pier
- Grocery store
- Horse Stalls
- Hospital
- Kennel
- Kiosk
- Laundry
- Lifeguards (Seasonal)
- Maintenance, Rv/Camper
- Mantenance,vehicle
- Medical Clinic
- Mobile Food Service
- Musical Performances
- Programs, History
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Supplies
- River
- Scenic driving routes
- Shopping
- Skiing - Water
- Swimming - Pool
- Swimming - River
- Town
- Volleyball
- Water Access, River/Stream
- ball field
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Airport
- Antiquing
- Dump Station Marina
- Fruit /Produce Picking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Maintenance, Boat
- Mall
- Marina
- Moorage
- Orchard/Produce Farm
- Outfitter
- Propane
- Putt-Putt
- Putt-Putt course
- Rental, Boat, Motorized
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.88096, -87.56353
37°52'51"N, 87°33'49"W
The park is located on US 41 in the northern outskirts of Henderson. It is 1/2 mile south of the US 41 bridge over the Ohio River and Evansville IN. The park is on the left heading south and the right heading north.
37.88096, -87.56353
37°52'51"N, 87°33'49"W
The park is located on US 41 in the northern outskirts of Henderson. It is 1/2 mile south of the US 41 bridge over the Ohio River and Evansville IN. The park is on the left heading south and the right heading north.
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