My Old Kentucky Home State Park
"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.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
"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.