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. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.
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. Any reservation that contains any of the dates below must be 7 days or more in length: October 14, 15, 21, 22, ; October 20,21, 27,28, Your browser does not support JavaScript! Please use a JavaScript enabled browser in order to access the full functionality of this site.
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His part in the capture and rescue was the subject of endless telling and retelling of the events. Additional Books. This groundbreaking book presents new information and fresh insights about Fort Boonesborough and life in frontier Kentucky. O'Malley examines the story of this historical landmark from its founding during a time of war into the nineteenth century. O'Malley also delves into the lives of the settlers who lived there and explores the Transylvania Company's dashed hopes of forming a fourteenth colony at the fort.
This insightful and informative work is a fascinating exploration into Kentucky's frontier past. For purchases from other locations please contact info fortboonesboroughfoundation. Books are also available for purchase in the Transylvania Store. Banners on the Cabins now help interpret what goes on at the fort. Plan Your Educational Field Experience. Information for Teachers including curriculum resources for planning an educational field experience to Fort Boonesborough is now online.
In previous years teachers could request the information but as of all of this information about how to get the most out of a trip to the fort is available here. Click here to see video clips, curriculum materials, information about attending on the Friday before Siege Weekend and our special November School Days and other options. The Daniel Boone Memorabilia Collection.
After a lifetime of collecting, Mr. The Foundation has placed the collection on loan to the State Park. Buckberry along with members of the foundation joined together for the opening at pm inside the fort.
Learn More. There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks. There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park. The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night. Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights. 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. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.
Four 4 adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. Any reservation that contains any of the dates below must be 7 days or more in length: October 14, 15, 21, 22, ; October 20,21, 27,28, There is a community swimming pool located in the nearby picnic area. The nearest town is Winchester, KY and is located 8 miles north of the park.
The park is located on the Kentucky River and has fishing. Bait and fishing licenses are available. There are several nearby restaurants. This is in effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Fort Boonesborough State Park is the site of Ft. Boonesborough, founded in by Daniel Boone.
A full scale replica of the original fort, complete with living historians is the parks main feature. The park is located in the Central Kentucky Bluegrass Region along the Kentucky River and is near to such attractions as the horse farms around Lexington, the arts and crafts of Berea, and White Hall State Historic Site that is only 8 miles away.
Reservations must be made 1 Day s ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month s in advance. Sign In or Sign Up. The rectangular replica of Fort Boonesborough is the biggest draw of the state park. Standing within the crude walls and thinking of the many threats settlers in the s faced is memorable and chilling! Reenactors in costumes do daily demonstrations at Fort Boonesborough to provide a glimpse of what life was like on the frontier.
A blacksmith, weaver, candlemakers, and historians are among the storytellers who interact with guests. Archaeological finds on display and interpretive signage enhance the experience. Roughly 0. If you're looking to explore more of the area, check out these two hikes:.
Fishing is possible along the banks of the Kentucky River, but a boat or canoe helps for reaching the best places. Bass, bluegill, and catfish are the most common species. A Kentucky fishing license is required one-day permits can be purchased online. Fishing poles are available on loan from the campground grocery store.
Assuming the Kentucky River isn't flooding, as it often does, kayaking and canoeing around Fort Boonesborough are fantastic activities. The towering, limestone cliffs of the nearby Kentucky River Palisades provide some epic scenery. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at Three Trees Canoe, just outside the state park. A public boat ramp is available near the north end of the park.
Although outside the state park and maintained by a different organization, a small Civil War site only five minutes away can be explored while on a trip to Fort Boonesborough State Park. The earthworks fort was constructed by Union soldiers to defend the ford and strategic high ground on the Kentucky River. A moderately-strenuous, uphill walk 1-mile loop brings you to the remains of the defensive position and a cannon. Enjoy the sweeping views and read the signboards. A recorded audio tour is available by calling
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