Kentucky State Parks Near Fort Knox

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Fort Knox

My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Bardstown, Kentucky

34 miles away

"Fort Knox-area visitors often come for a relaxing off-post outing with a historic focus. The park provides a quieter setting for tours, picnics, and sightseeing."

My Old Kentucky Home State Park is best known for Federal Hill, the 19th-century mansion that inspired Stephen Foster's famous song. The park also offers formal gardens, picnic areas, and a strong connection to Kentucky's cultural and Civil War-era history.

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Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Falls of Rough, Kentucky

56 miles away

"Fort Knox visitors and military families may use the park for recreation, reunions, and lake outings. Its resort setting offers a comfortable place to unwind outdoors."

Rough River Dam State Resort Park centers on Rough River Lake, a popular destination for water recreation and wildlife viewing. Visitors come for the lodge, marina, beaches, and easy access to year-round outdoor activities in a peaceful wooded setting.

BoatingFishingSwimmingHikingWildlife Viewing

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