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Fort Boonesboro State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
When Daniel Boone and his men reached the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775, they quickly moved to establish Kentucky?s second settlement--the site still known as Fort Boonesborough.
Fort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses and furnishings. Resident artisans perform craft demonstrations and give modern-day visitors a true sense of what life was like for pioneers in Kentucky.
The Kentucky River Museum - newer addition to Fort Boonesborough State Park, provides visitors with insight into the lives of families who lived on the river and worked the locks and dams in the 1900s. Camp on the Kentucky River as Daniel Boone did and enjoy the fun of a pool complex with a water slide.
Camping
Enjoy camping on the banks of the Kentucky River. The campground offers 167 sites with electricity and water hookups as well as primitive camping sites. An activities building can accommodate 150 people and
a central service building provides showers, rest rooms and
laundry facilities. There is a small grocery at the check-in area.
Open year-round. Camping Rates are $20 per night for 2 adults. Each additional person over 16 years of age $3 per night. No advance reservations. Check-out by 200 PM, Eastern time. Pets are allowed if restrained.
Trails
Swimming
A junior Olympic-size swimming pool features a water slide, misty fountain, children?s area and
a rain tree! A sand beach is available for sunbathing. While at the pool enjoy your favorite treats from the snack bar!
Open daily Memorial Daymiddle of August. Open weekends only from mid-August through Labor Day. Open on Labor Day. Lifeguard-protected.
More Info
Boonesboro. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
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Area Attractions
Gift Shop
A gift shop is in the fort, offering an outstanding offering of Kentucky crafts, handcrafted items made in the fort and throughout the state.
Open April 1-October 31, 7 days a week, 9 AM530 PM November 1March 31, open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 10 am4 pm (weather permitting). Closed christmas Week and Thursday/Friday of Thanksgiving Week.
Kentucky River Museum
The new Kentucky River Museum embraces two restored lock houses and other buildings. It tells the story of the development of commerce on the river.
Open 9 AM-5 PM everyday through Oct. 31. Admission to the Kentucky River Museum is included in the price of admission to the Fort.
Museum Tours
Discover the heritage of the Richmond area.
Tours Available April 1- Oct 31. 9 PM- 530 PM. $6 adults, $3 children (6 to 12)Admission to Kentucky River Museum is included in this price. Children under 6 free. Student group of ten or more $2.50. Adult group of ten of more $3.50 each.
Fort Boonesboro State Park