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GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK

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About GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK

General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn-whiskered Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. Burnside led patrols along the Cumberland River,circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. The only island park in the Kentucky state park system.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • ATM (available in Lodge Lobby)
  • Admin Service, Copying
  • Admin Service, Faxing
  • Antiquing
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating, Power
  • Cabins
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Churches
  • Dining
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Emergency Services
  • Fire Rings
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Fishing park lake
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golf
  • Grills
  • Grocery store
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Horseshoes
  • Hospital
  • Information/Contact Station
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Laundry
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Marina
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
  • Musical Performances
  • Newspapers
  • Office/Ranger Station
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Putt-Putt
  • Rent Jet Skis
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Retail, Supplies
  • Shelters
  • Sightseeing
  • Skiing - Water
  • Trails Hiking Moderate
  • Trails Hiking/Walking easy
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Reservoir
  • Water Skiing
  • Waterfall
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

  • Airport.
  • Car Rental
  • Catering
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kennel
  • Lodging group facilities
  • Maintenance, Rv/Camper
  • Maintenance, vehicle
  • Mall
  • Meeting Space
  • Propane
  • Restaurant
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shopping
  • Town
Getting There

General Burnside Island State Park is located in Burnside,8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.

Rules & Important Info

The swimming pool will be closed until further notice. 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. 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. 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.

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: (606) 561-4104

Address: P.O. Box 488/8801 South Hwy 27, Burnside, KY 42519

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