Fort Boonesborough State Park

Fort Boonesborough State Park Established June 14, 1963 The main park area remains partially closed due to extensive flood damage. See above for the replica Fort dates and hours.
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FORT & GIFT SHOP INFORMATION
OPEN 2022 Season
April 1st - October 30th
9:00 - 5:00 Wednesday - Sunday
Last ticket sold at 4:00pm.
$8 for adults (13 and over)
$5 for children (6 to 12)
$5 Seniors
Free (children under 6)
November - March
CLOSED
Only service dogs allowed. The boat ramp, hiking trails, the original fort site monuments, playground and a limited picnic area are open daily from 9:00a

m - 9:00pm. POOL INFORMATION:
The pool will be closed for the 2022 season. MINIATURE GOLF:
The miniature golf is open daily from 9:00am - 8:00pm. Adults are $4.50 and children are $3.50. CAMPGROUND INFORMATION (859) 527-3454
[email protected]
Pricing (weekdays/weekends/holidays)
Full hookup sites (water, electricity, sewer)
$41/$43/$45
Improved sites (water, electricity)
$35/$37/$39
Primitive (tent camping)
$18/$20/$22
Primitive area closed until further notice. KY RIVER MUSEUM INFORMATION
OPEN 2022 Season
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Saturdays only 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Free with paid admission to the fort. Last tour starts at 3:00pm.

The first day of summer!
06/21/2026

The first day of summer!

Thanks to all the volunteers, staff, and Fort Boonesborough Foundation members for their hard work and efforts into maki...
06/21/2026

Thanks to all the volunteers, staff, and Fort Boonesborough Foundation members for their hard work and efforts into making our Gathering of Descendants event happen. A big special thanks to all the family groups, societies, and organizations that manned booths and to all the descendants who attended! Let’s do it again next year on June 19, 2027.

06/21/2026
Getting ready for today’s Gathering of Descendants event at the Fort. The Fort is open from 9-4:45pm and this is a great...
06/20/2026

Getting ready for today’s Gathering of Descendants event at the Fort. The Fort is open from 9-4:45pm and this is a great chance to learn about your ancestors who may have been at the Fort.

The boat ramp has reopened!
06/20/2026

The boat ramp has reopened!

Today our annual Gathering of Descendants Day event is being held in the fort from 9-4:45pm. This is an opportunity to f...
06/20/2026

Today our annual Gathering of Descendants Day event is being held in the fort from 9-4:45pm. This is an opportunity to find out about our settlers from the many family groups and historical societies. In the morning Randal Jones, noted Boone historian, will do a presentation in the fort and Nancy O’Malley, the archaeologist who led the two digs will be at the original fort site in the afternoon for a discussion on her findings. Our living historians and volunteers will be demonstrating several pioneer skills throughout the day. The gift shop will be open and concessions are available. Admission is $8.00 for adults, children (6-12) are $5.00 and children 5 and under are free. Public parking will be in the HWY 388 lot across from the picnic area entrance with free shuttles.

The Kentucky River Museum will not be open this Saturday, June20th. The staff will be assisting with the annual Gatherin...
06/19/2026

The Kentucky River Museum will not be open this Saturday, June20th. The staff will be assisting with the annual Gathering of Descendants event at the Fort. This event features family groups and historical societies to assist people interested in their ancestors with information on our early pioneers and settlers who lived at the Fort. Check our posts for more details on the event. The Kentucky River Museum will resume normal hours of operation on Saturday, June 27th.

This Saturday, June 20th, our annual Gathering of Descendants Day event will be held in the fort from 9-4:45pm. This is ...
06/19/2026

This Saturday, June 20th, our annual Gathering of Descendants Day event will be held in the fort from 9-4:45pm. This is an opportunity to find out about our settlers from the many family groups and historical societies. In the morning Randal Jones, noted Boone historian, will do a presentation in the fort and Nancy O’Malley, the archaeologist who led the two digs will be at the original fort site in the afternoon for a discussion on her findings. Our living historians and volunteers will be demonstrating several pioneer skills throughout the day. The gift shop will be open and concessions are available. Admission is $8.00 for adults, children (6-12) are $5.00 and children 5 and under are free. Public parking will be in the HWY 388 lot across from the picnic area entrance with free shuttles.

The boat ramp is closed due to high water. We will post when it reopens.
06/18/2026

The boat ramp is closed due to high water. We will post when it reopens.

Address

Richmond, KY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(859) 527-3131

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