Fort Boonesborough State Park

There's a lot of stuff going on at this park. A recreated wooden stockade houses historical exhibition. A campground welcomes RV's. A boat ramp allows river access. And there are extensive picnic and day recreation areas. It tends to be muggy down here, and while it's classic Kentucky it isn't the most scenic area you'll see.Also note that the road going through the park keeps going south with very little opportunity to stop or turn around if you miss the park, which results in a scenic but very rural drive, so make sure you don't miss your turn.

This is a piece of American history. In April of 1775 Daniel Boone and his men reached the KY river and established Kentucky's second settlement known as Fort Boonesborough. The site has been reconstructed as a working fort. They have settlement cabins and demonstrations and campgrounds. If you're baiting this site be sure to go across the river to eat at Hall's!!

It's sad to see that the park attractions are no longer being open. The pool area and museum are closed and appear to be in bad disrepair. Perhaps, partly due to the pandemic. I hope they come back.The camping area is still open. And the park restrooms are open. The fields are being mowed.It's still a great place, but I remember when this place was hopping.

Nice quite and spacious campground even when full for Memorial Day Weekend. We stayed and extra day after the holiday what a pleasant trip.

This place is amazing and definitely WORTH coming to see it -- even on a hot, summer day! The buildings all have air conditioning in the summer and I'm sure heating in the winter.There are certain buildings that have interpreters in them that talk about what is in each particular building, like the cloth/rug maker building. There is a lady in the cloth/rug building that talks about making clothing and rugs inside that particular building.

This is a very nice State Park to not only visit but, to stay in the campground. They have level sites with full hookups and you can reserve ahead on the web site. We enjoyed our weekend there and spent time hiking around and visiting the historic Fort Boonesborough. Usually on the weekends in the summer they have folks dressed in period costume using the different areas to make candles, spin wool, gunsmith, etc. There are some artifacts on display and there is also a very nice gift shop. Very enjoyable.

We've been coming here for years. My entire family are lovers of 18th century history and this park helped light the spark in my son. His first trip was when he was about 15 months old. The park is great during the season for the historical interpreters they have as well as the large events. Reenactments of battles, fort life, etc are always in the menu. The blacksmith shop is open and a great thing to watch. Weavers, gun makers, spinners, soap makers, candle makers, Longhunter a and more are on site. The Fort Boonesboro Foundation also has events in the off season such as the winter trade days.This fort has been around since the early 70s, but is kept in great repair. Though it's not built in the original site, it's fairly close. We've never stayed at the campgrounds or been to the main park around more than once. That was mainly to see the original location site.This is definitely a place to visit. Especially with kids.

A niice place to spend a few hours. Tour at your own pace. Can be educational if the employees are there to explain things to you. Laid back atmosphere. Take a lunch and enjoy some time away from the phone.

Since I quite literally live here, it's a beautiful place. It's sereal at times when I explore my land and find artifacts, and old headstones. It's a great wholesome place

It's nice and cool activities to do. It's sadly closed so that sucks. I thought it was a year all around thing.