Overview

Hype:

Located in what is now Madison County, Kentucky, Fort Boonesborough State Park has a recreation of Fort Boonesborough rebuilt as a working fort, containing cabins, bunkhouses and furnishings. The park offers history programs in conjunction with the Fort Boonesborough Foundation, and during the in-season, the fort houses resident artisans such as blacksmiths and potters who do open demonstrations to give visitors a taste of what pioneer life in Kentucky was like. The Kentucky River Museum is located in the park, at the former lock operator's home. The museum focuses on the impact of the river on area families and commerce and tells about the locks and dams in the 1900s.

Time:

Fees: Admission

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Paddling
  • RV Sites
  • Tent Campsites
  • Fishing
  • Shopping
  • Miniature Golf
  • Museums
  • Picnic Tables
  • Swimming - Outdoor
  • Potable Water
  • Architecture
  • Military
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • State Park

Links: parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/fort-boonesborough/
en.wikipedia.org

Getting There

Navigate to 37.893684, -84.269805.

Location

Closest City or Region: Madison, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37.893684, -84.269805

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June 1, 1989 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye,

Story

We stopped at Fort Boonesborough State Park. They had it set up as a Daniel Boones-style town and fort and had reinactments. Greg bought his first mechanical puzzle of his collection here - the horseshoe puzzle.

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