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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK, KY

Average Rating: 4.3
Average Rating: 4.3
Average Rating: 4.3
Average Rating: 4.3
Average Rating: 4.3
508 Ratings
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...
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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 & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Art & Museum
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Jon (Paddle)
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Boating, Pedal
  • Cabins
  • Cable/Satellite Service
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoe Rental
  • Cottages
  • Cultural Activities
  • Cultural-sites / Exhibits
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station camper
  • Fire Rings
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fishing River
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Horseshoes
  • Hot Showers
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Lions Arts and Crafts Festival
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Lookout Tower
  • Maintenance Housekeeping
  • Maintenance, Facility
  • Meeting Space
  • Museum
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Study
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Park Lake (Fishing Only)
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicikng
  • Playground
  • Program, Recreational
  • Programs, Instructional
  • Programs, Nature
  • Ranger Station
  • Recreation Programs
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Rentals, Boat, Jon (paddle)
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Telephone
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • 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
Alerts and Important Information

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 Central Time zone.

Campground is open Mid-March to Mid-November. Campground personnel available Mid-March to Mid-November.


  • 30 Day passes are no longer available.


    • 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.
    • Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
    • The horse park campground cannot guarantee satellite reception at each campsite
    • 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.

    May 14th and 15th - Homegrown Bluegrass and Creative Arts Festival - Friday night - Bluegrass concerts 4pm - 8pm. Saturday night - Bluegrass Concerts, Art booths, Festival Food, Kids events, demonstrations and more 9am - 8pm. Visit www.friendsofaudubon.org.

    October 2nd and 3rd - Lion Arts and Crafts Festival

    Notes

    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:
    JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
    P.O. Box 576
    Henderson  KY 
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (270)826-2247