JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK

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Kentucky Department of Parks

John James Audubon State Park
Henderson, KY 42420

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Campsites: 83 (jump to sites)

Accepts Reservations: Yes

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Overview

John James Audubon State Park is located just south of the Ohio river in western Kentucky. The park preserves the peaceful woods where John James Audubon walked as he studied the subjects of his paintings. The park is highlighted by the John James Audubon Museum and Nature Center. Enjoy camping, golf, fishing, hiking, tennis, picknicking, playgrounds, and boat rentals.

Additional Information

Campground is open year round. Campground personnel available March 15 to November 30.

The park now has WIFI connection capability. The access code can be purchased at the Campground Booth. Variable rates apply:

1 Day - $3.99
3 Day - $9.99
7 Day - $19.99
14 Day - $29.99
30 Day passes are no longer available.

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.

There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park.

The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night.

Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.

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.

Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. Each additional adult is $5.00 per night will be collected upon arrival at the park.

May 14th and 15th - Homegrown Bluegrass and Creative Arts Festival - Friday night - Bluegrass concerts 4pm - 8pm. Saturday night - Bluegrass Concerts, Art booths, Festival Food, Kids events, demonstrations and more 9am - 8pm. Visit www.friendsofaudubon.org.

October 2nd and 3rd - Lion Arts and Crafts Festival