Fort Boonesborough State Park

Category: State park

Address: 4375 Boonesboro Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

Phone: +18595273131

Reviews

Solana Maschinot

Jul 6, 2022

Short day trip to visit the fort. It was educational and good for those who enjoy history. My favorite part was the demonstrations from workers dressed in attire from long ago. Most cabins you could walk into and felt like you were going back in time. It's worth seeing.

Tony Lester

Jun 2, 2022

Went with our friends for their annual Murphy family camping trip over memorial day weekend. We started going with them a few years ago and love it. Would like to see more trees in the campground but other than that it's awesome.

Stephee Cee

May 20, 2022

No dogs allowed. :-( The log buildings are very attractive. We went on a Wednesday and there were live demonstrations of weaving and pottery making. Lots of artifacts on display. Orientation video on the hour and half hour. Nice gift shop.

Brandon Sandlin

Dec 2, 2021

Not a great experience. We was told we can't even walk to the river. One of the reason for camping is to walk around and enjoy nature. Our fire pit was full of ash and broken bottles, the sites around us which was not even reserved was all clean... will probably try again next year as they are able to recover from flood.Sorry your experience was unsatisfactory. Access to the river is still a danger due to the flood damage and that area remains closed for the foreseeable future. Hopefully by next spring we will be back to normal and you can give us another try.

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Questions & Answers

What is the cost to use the pool

Doris Curtis | Jan 1, 2020
Google Customer | Jan 2, 2020

The Fort is: (I work here) $8/adults $5/kids Free/kids 3 & under The Pool is: $6.50

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What are the prices for a camping site with electric and water hookup?

Linda Thomas | Jan 1, 2019
Kim Langman | Jan 2, 2019

Bring a long hose if you camp here!

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How much does it cost to get in the park, not camping, just to see the old buildings

barbara fudge | Jan 1, 2018
Matt Howard | Jan 2, 2018

The park itself is free where you could picnic, there is a water park which is extra. The Fort is $8 adult, $5 kids we think because we paid $26 for 4 of us. There you can throw an axe, see them make stuff on a loom, view a small Daniel Boone collection (toys, games, etc).

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Do they have primitive camping just for tents?

Martha Burge | Jan 1, 2019
mike jordon | Jan 2, 2019

Yes they do have primitive camping spots.

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Is there a dumping station and water for rvers?

Donna Poirier | Jan 1, 2020
hamkend | Jan 2, 2020

Yes

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are dogs allowed

jc p | Jan 1, 2019
Diego White | Jan 2, 2019

In the park yes

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how long does it take to see everything young children would be interested in at this park?

Hillary Layne | Jan 1, 2019
Tony Stewart | Jan 2, 2019

There is no doubt a lot to do, if possible make a day of it. There is a nice pool,restaurants, hiking trails etc. But if you are going you should not miss the main attraction: Natural Bridge. Expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours.

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Will the program women talking about life at the fort be the same on Sun Ap 14 as it would be on Sat. Ap 13? Also what is the admission fee? Do you accept credit cards.?

Larry & Jayne Klinefelter | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

Yes the days will be similar if not exactly the same. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. We do accept credit cards. Hope you can visit us!

Are there cabins to rent there?

Stella Dorn | Jan 1, 2020
Richie Scott | Jan 2, 2020

No

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Is "Boonesboro" the old spelling

Alan Cornette | Oct 2, 2021
Janet Allen | Oct 3, 2021

Boro has fewer letters. lol

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Do they had train rides

Debbie Robinett | Jan 1, 2020
Nancy Boles | Jan 2, 2020

No. Fort with in character actors. Nice

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Can two cars park in a camping site?

Cherry Lemonds | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

On most of them. There are also parking lots at both restrooms, the playground and the Trading Post that you can also use.

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Are the hiking paths pet friendly?

Brianna Shell | Jan 1, 2020
Ashlee Overton | Jan 2, 2020

We have taken our dog and he did fine and there was no signs saying they weren't allowed.

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How much for rv camping

emma stamper | Jan 1, 2019
Donna Rene’ Clemmons | Jan 2, 2019

When I was there we only went to the pool area. We did ride thru the camping area it was extremely nice and clean. I don't know the price of camping ...sorry.

Did Daniel Boone name this Town or other settlers?

Jaydin Riale | Jan 1, 2019
Diego White | Jan 2, 2019

The settlers named it after him. By the way, the original fort or settlement was down closer by the river. There is actually some marking that you can see. Make sure you read also some of the signs that give you info and atories like the little girls kidnapped by indians.

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We will be traveling thru the area with our 35' RV. Are we able to park in the parking lot while visiting the fort?

donna barber | Jun 4, 2021
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jun 5, 2021

You can park in the lower fort lot off of KY388 and hike a .25 trail up to the Fort. Parking sometimes is limited in the upper lot by the Fort for rigs that large.

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Is the park area adjacent to the campground reopened yet since the flood?

Logan 'MURKA | May 5, 2021
Jerry Powell | May 6, 2021

Stiil closed

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Is park open Saturday after Christmas

Ricky Dobbins | Dec 31, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 1, 2021

The park is but the Fort is closed from October 31-April 1.

How much cost for fishing

Edgar Mendoza | Dec 31, 2020
Eric Lawrence | Jan 1, 2021

You need to purchase a state fishing license

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Is this open tomorrow, sunday ,sept 27

Danny Kelly | Dec 31, 2020
Willie Pennington | Jan 1, 2021

Hey

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Are you open year around? How many campsites do you have? What's the longest camper can you have on site?

Carol Williams | Dec 31, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 1, 2021

Yes we are open all year around. We can usually handle rigs around 40 feet.

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Do they allow night fishing

William Foreman | Dec 31, 2020
Shawn Conner | Jan 1, 2021

If you're staying overnight in an RV or tent I guess you can fish whenever you want.

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Does tent camping fee include electric and water ? If not is there a place to shower if staying the weekend there ?

Dixie Gochenouer | Dec 31, 2020
Julie Ashbaugh | Jan 1, 2021

Very nice camp ground.. They have RV sites with electric and water hookup as well as Primitive sites. They offer two shower houses as well as laundry. They have a store on site for those forgotten items. Friendly Staff/ Camp Host Freedie Campbell. They also offer security, we met Ranger Fee. We had a great 4th of July 🇺🇸

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Is the beach open? Is the fishing site open?

Landon Orr (Tungsten Supremacist) | Dec 31, 2020
Kim Bassett | Jan 1, 2021

Campground is very nice.

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How fo you get to the beach at Fort Boonesborough state park

Carolyn Stefanowicz | Dec 31, 2020
Mike Parrett | Jan 1, 2021

turn in the park lot by the pool past campground on left straight back to big brown building and park and walk to beach

Is there a gunsmith at the fort?

gloria snyder | Jan 1, 2020
Chris | Jan 2, 2020

I only enjoyed fishing on a boat in that area, I was at the fort just to turn around and go in the right direction 🙄😁

Hi, how can I go about getting a job as an actor?

Robert Canafax | Jan 1, 2020
Sherry Markle | Jan 2, 2020

They don't seem to have a lot of actors. There are people who work in the store and candle making shop, but they are crafters. I would ask at the ticket counter.

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Can you permanent rv live here

Carrie Collins | Jan 1, 2020
Christina B | Jan 2, 2020

No

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Is the fort open today

Jimmy Denney | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

Yes from 9-5pm

Can you swim at the beach in the river

Kenny Snapp | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

We do not allow swimming at the beach.

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What days do the pool open ?

Wendy McGlothin | Jan 1, 2020
Vicci Seaton | Jan 2, 2020

Everyday I think we didn't use the pool but saw people going all the time we loved the park lg spaces very laid back

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What are the hours of operation for the pool? Everyday.

Beverly Taylor | Jan 1, 2020
Jack Winburn | Jan 2, 2020

Wednesday-Saturday 10:30-6pm, Sunday 12:30-6:00pm, closed Monday & Tuesday

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Do you have to camp there in order to use the dumping station and get water and is there a fee?

Donna Poirier | Jan 1, 2020
Choy Jang | Jan 2, 2020

No 5 dollar fee

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Do you have campers to rent

peggy Sparks | Jan 1, 2020
peggy Sparks | Jan 2, 2020

How much is your cabins to rent for a weekend

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Is there a golf course

Carl Travis | Jan 1, 2020
Crystal Rosas | Jan 2, 2020

There's a miniature golf course there.

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What time does pool open on saturdays

J Smith | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

The pool is open 10:30-6pm on Saturdays.

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How late can you check in for camping if you have a reservation?

Jamie Cumming | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

The campground never closes. The office is open until 9:30pm, 10:30pm or 11:30pm depending on the day of the week.

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What is the price of shelter rental for a birthday party?

Kyle Noel | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

We have lots of tables scattered around the picnic area that are free to use. If a shelter is not reserved it is available on a first come first served basis and is free.

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How much is it for each person in primitive camping and how much for children?

Rachel Abner | Jan 1, 2020
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2020

Primitive sites are $17 per night Sunday-Thursday and $19 for each Friday & Saturday. That includes up to four adults and up to 4 children 15 and under. You are allowed up to two tents but one has to be for the children only. The first night of your stay has a $6 handling fee and the entire order has 6% sales tax.

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Are there campsites on the river so you can fish? I prefer primitive

Cheryl Rayner | Jan 1, 2020
Dana Bordeaux | Jan 2, 2020

They are very close to the river but very beautiful area none the less. Well worth the short trek to the river!

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Is there camp site here?

Carolyn Hall | Mar 6, 2021
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Mar 7, 2021

We have a large campground with 166 hook-up sites and a primitive area without hook-ups. There are restrooms. Cost varies from $18-$43 depending on site type and day of week.

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are there any Campgrounds?

Mya Lawler | Jan 1, 2019
Garrett Downing | Jan 2, 2019

Nice campgrounds, nice bath house

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When I was there the water wasn't High the 15 foot long sign says the park closes at 9 we were asked to leave at 6:15

Jeffery Mounts | Jan 1, 2019
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2019

Please call 859-527-3131 and leave your number.

What time does the park close

Jeffery Mounts | Jan 1, 2019
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2019

When the river is as high as it is now the Ranger generally closes it at dark for safety issues.

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When is it open

Ray Hunter | Jan 1, 2019
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Owner) | Jan 2, 2019

What part of the park? Fort is closed for the season. Campground, picnic area, boat ramp, trails and putt putt are open.

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Do you have cabin rentals at camp site

Marie Martin | Jan 1, 2019
Lynn Smitha | Jan 2, 2019

No

Are the teenagers on the premises all week or just weekends

Joanna Volk | Jan 1, 2019
R Webb | Jan 2, 2019

Teenagers are mostly there on the weekends. But during school breaks they may be seen during the week. That being said there was a few young workers that look like they are teenagers but they are actually in their 20's.

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Do they have shelters you can rent

Amber Smith-VanCleve | Jan 1, 2019
Kara Puckett | Jan 2, 2019

I believe there are four different shelter/picnic options available for rent.

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Do you have horse back ridding?

Della Newsome | Jan 1, 2019
emilee boggs | Jan 2, 2019

There are a few stables about 10 to 15 minutes away off highway 25 into fayette county. Google stables

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Is the site of the original fort in the state park?

Johnie Downey | Jan 1, 2019
Marsha Wilburn | Jan 2, 2019

No it up on the right side of the park just across from the park hope you enjoy

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Can you get a fishing license there and a fishing guide there

Sherman Young | Jan 1, 2019
Heather Jones | Jan 2, 2019

They dont have fishing permits there you will have to get it before you go as for a fishing guide you will have to ask around most people fish near the damn on the sand beach there are other places to go but thats where i noticed everyone going must be something good there

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How many acres is the park?

Jan Sparks | Jan 1, 2018
Haley Young | Jan 2, 2018

352 acres

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Do they have a lake there just want to know

Susie Burton | Jan 1, 2018
Emily Shipman | Jan 2, 2018

Boonesborough State Park in located on the Kentucky River. There is a free boat ramp and a beach but unfortunately there is no swimming.

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What do I do if there closed when I show up ?

Daniel Mcknight | Jan 1, 2018
Curtis bassett | Jan 2, 2018

You can pay for a night the next morning

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