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Book a Campsite at MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME STATE PARK, KY
49 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
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.
Booking Window
Thu Sep 17 2026 - Thu Sep 16 2027
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
Tue Sep 01 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Non Peak
Sun Nov 01 2026
Sun Nov 15 2026
Non Peak
Mon Nov 16 2026
Sat May 15 2027
Peak
Sun May 16 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Non Peak
Mon Sep 06 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
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
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.79814, -85.4569
37°47'53"N, 85°27'25"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.
37.79814, -85.4569
37°47'53"N, 85°27'25"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 PARK668 Loretto Rd
Bardstown KY 40004
Phone Number:
Information:
(502)348-3502Nearby Parks
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