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TAYLORSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK, KY

2208 Ratings

Facility Information

Description

Taylorsville Lake State Park is a favorite of both wranglers and anglers. The park sits on 3,050-acre Taylorsville Lake, where anglers can vie for ...[more]

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.

Guests are prohibited from damaging trees or any part of a tree for firewood. The damaging of park property is strictly prohibited and unlawful under KRS.

All tents must remain on site & are not permitted in grassy areas.

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 park is located in EasternTime.

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.
The Equestrian sites are 46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54, and 55.

Please note the following:

Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.
Parks prohibits the importation 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

Taylorsville is located approximately 8 miles from the park for food or other needs.

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

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Overview

Description

Taylorsville Lake State Park is a favorite of both wranglers and anglers. The park sits on 3,050-acre Taylorsville Lake, where anglers can vie for bass, bluegill and crappie. The 1,200-acre park encompasses some of the most beautiful riding country around, not far away from Kentucky's biggest city.

Geography:

Taylorsville Lake State Park is near Louisville.

Recreation:

The wonderful 16-mile trail system on this park is managed as multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. A day on the lake is a glorious opportunity at Taylorsville Lake. Rent a fishing boat and cast for bass, bluegill or crappie; schedule cruising time on one of the marinas pontoon boats, or launch your own from four launching ramps. The marina has open and covered slips, gas, food, and fishing equipment.

Facilities:

Camp out in Taylorsville Lakes RV campground, which has a central service building with laundry. Ten sites of the campground are set aside for horse camping. These sites have water and electricity and share the RV camp's laundry room.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

ATM (available in Lodge Lobby)
Admin Service, Copying
Admin Service, Faxing
Bathhouse
Bicycle Riding
Bird Watching
Boat Launch Ramp
Boat Ramp
Boating
Boating, Power
Camping, Equestrian
Camping, Improved Site
Camping, Primitive
Canoeing
Comfort Station
Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
Dump Station
Fire Rings
First Aid Station
Fishing
Fishing, Pier
Grills
Handicap Access
Hiking
Hiking Difficult
Horseback Riding
Information Center
Jet Skiing
Jogging/Running
Laundry
Maintenance, Facility
Mountain Trail Bicycles
Musical Performances
Office/Ranger Station
Officer/Ranger Station
Park Lake (Fishing Only)

Parking
Picnic Area
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Shelter
Picnicikng
Playground
Playground
Possum Ridge 5K
Program, Recreational
Programs, History
Programs, Instructional
Programs, Nature
Recreation Programs
Rent Boats
Rent Fishing Equipment
Restroom
Restrooms
Retail, Bait & Tackle
Retail, Drinks
Retail, Firewood
Retail, Ice
Retail, Seasonal Concessions
Retail, Store/Gift Shop
River/Stream
Showers
Sightseeing
Skiing - Water
Telephone
Trail, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Trails, Difficult Hiking
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Trails, Mountain Bike
Viewing Platform/Overlk
Volleyball
Walking
Water Access, Park Lane

Less Than 1 Mile

Churches

Within 10 Miles

ATM / Cash Machine
Antiquing
Dining
Dock, Boat
Dump Station Marina
Emergency Services
Fishing River
Fuel, Vehicles
Golf
Golfing
Grocery store
Kennel
Maintenance, Boat
Marina
Moorage

Motel
Newspapers
Pay Telephone
Propane
Rental, Boat, Motorized
Restaurant
Retail, Bait &Tackle
Retail, Snacks
Retail, Supplies
River
Seasonal Festivals
Shopping
Town
Water Access, River/Stream

Greater Than 10 Miles

Theme Park

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.0292, -85.25576
38°1'45"N, 85°15'21"W

From Louisville, take I-64 to the Gene Snyder Freeway south and KY 155 to Taylorsville; turn east on KY 44 and drive three miles and then proceed onto KY 248 and then turn right onto KY 3230. From Bluegrass Parkway, take the KY 55 exit to Taylorsville.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

TAYLORSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK
PO Box 205
Taylorsville KY 40071

Phone Number:

Information: (502)477-8713

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