Fort Boonesboro Campgrounds Reviews

Beautiful state park. Great place to take the family camping! There is a mini grocery store, mini golf, laundry, & very nice and spacious shower & bathroom area. Only thing I didn't like was the speed limit is 15mph thru the camp & that's way too fast. & to go to the pool the park has, even campers have to pay to swim. But, it's a huge, nice & lifeguarded youth Olympic size pool with a kiddie pool and fountains. All in all, it's quiet, beautiful and totally worth It!

The demonstrations that were open were wonderful..my kids especially loved Jo the lady who did the spinning demo. Everything was great...I do wish I had know about the Hands on kid teaching weekend before we went but that just means we have to go back...we enjoyed it very much!

A great place to learn about the pioneer history of America. Living exhibts of how the pioneers lived and settled west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Always loved this place as a kid. It's changed a lot

We were at Fort Boonesborough about June 2012 . The cost for adults to get in was $10. The "reconstructed fort" is not in the same location as the original fort, it is close though. The buildings all have electricity. The walkways were paved..... most items in the gift shop are modern and very little historically correct. Prices are higher than expected. The good part was the parched corn and parched peas were very good. We will not go back . Just for a place to go it is ok.... but if you think it is or will be historically correct you will be disappointed.

Nice clean park with plenty of parking. Been going here for years, and this place never disappoints.

Enjoyed all the historical exhibits. Stayed at the campground during my visit and I have to say it was not great. Unfortunately the park is located along a route that is a shortcut from I-75 to I-64. Truckers love it, but campers get no reprieve...all night long.

This campground is Huge! The staff is very friendly. The weekend we stayed there was a yard sale. It was nice to walk around and visit with people. I'd highly recommend staying here.

Learn about Daniel Boone and early settlements in Kentucky. Crafts are interesting.

Really nice place to have a beer and relax in the nice weather of the city

Nicer, big campground. Large sites. Nice beach by the river. Lots of historical things to check out.

I loved this place so much!!! the lady at the weaving station even gave be some wool to work with. I may live far away but this is a place to revist

I absolutely love this place I love going out at night and looking at the stars bringing the kids out during the day

Great place to take the kids and let them play in the sand.

Note: Although we also visited Fort Boonesborough (the historical reproduction), this review is strictly limited to the accompanying campground.

Would not recommend, would not stay here again given any other options. Here's why:

Upon check-in, we did not receive any of the "typical" information one would expect. E.g., an area map, a brochure on the fort, activities, etc. They told us they "ran out" when we asked.

Site was advertised as "level, with water hook-ups". Site was not really level (due to crumbling pavement) and "water hook-ups" were approximately100' from the site. Indeed, we didn't even see them until the second day as they were so far away and covered by weeds.

Although the campground was advertised as having a pool, there was an additional charge of $4/person (unadvertised). We decided to try the pool anyways, and after a single 20 minute rain shower followed by sunny skies we decided to hike to the pool only to discover it was closed for the day because, in the words of an employee, "It rained." You have got to be kidding me.

However, what really made our visit nearly unbearable was the lack of cleanliness. We arrived early Friday evening to discover the bathrooms/showers trashed. The situation only deteriorated from there, as the campground was full (150+) and the showers/bathrooms were not cleaned all day/all night on Saturday. Fellow campers showed little regard to their environment, with plenty of trash scattered around the common areas and abandoned sites. "Gross" doesn't begin to capture the stench and nastiness that presented itself Sunday morning.

Unfortunately, if you want to camp near Lexington there aren't many other options. But for $30 a night, this campground can and should do much, MUCH better.

A very nice and well maintained campground. Showers are new and clean. And the laundry machines are in great shape and work very well.

Great historic tour, yet appears to be understaffed.

Just come to check out the campground to go camping in the future really nice campground!!! Would definitely stay here!!!

Awesome relaxing place. Go for the day or camp overnight.

Park is very well run, highway noise is significant. Easy in, & out access.

Wish the river was not contaminated so we could swim but they do have a pool it just costs ALOT to do anything there

Overall Fort Boonesbough is a nice campground. The back in sights can be difficult to get into especially if you have a longer RV. No sewer makes it difficult for longer stays. A lot of sights are shaded and the bathrooms and showers are clean.

Took my grand daughters to play in the play ground. It was very nice and clean. A nice time.

The campground is next to a BUSY truck thoroughfare and a quarry. The trucks run all night with jakebrakes a singing and all cars hit every drunk bump down the hill. The quarry starts at 6am with much noise. Would be quieter camping next to the interstate. Decent campground otherwise. Can't say how the fort itself is as it was closed when we hiked to it at 1 in the afternoon though the signs said it was open 9am to 4pm.

Great historic reenactments and recreation of historic fort

Fantastic. Enjoyed the fort, very authentic. Demonstrations on frontier life are great and very informative. Textiles to blacksmith. Fantastic staff. Loved it.

Very relaxing sitting on the beach looking at the water

Clean campground. One of the nicer state park shower houses we have used. Truck noise from the nearby highway is loud throughout night. Suggest a site as far as possible from that road. Larger sites do not have many trees. I guess some prefer that. We prefer shade.

Great place for the kids to play in the park. Came from Indiana to see the fort, but failed to check the hours. They are not open on Monday and Tuesday.

The area is beautiful! They had many activities for kids and grownups alike. Will definitely be returning

A step back in time...wonderful cast of performers. Each period cabin offered a different tale to be told. My wife and I were taken with thoughtful displays that transport you to an era of our forgotten past.

Our 3 children ( all under 5) also enjoyed the presentations being given by the inhabitants of the Fort. We will definitely be back!

Great Campgrounds, Just can't bring up on Internet if any openings for RV for this weekend.. Hmmm?

The bathrooms are always veryyyy nastttyy! My son got an infection from the swimming pool! Never again that was a nightmare for me..

Very interesting, mostly self-conducted historical tour. With the presence of a very knowledgable reenactor, much unusual information was additionally available. A little "off the beaten path", but well worth the effort.

Great history of the frontier life. Knowledgeable guides and fun events

Someone needs to add more play equipment for all ages

Great place to camp, and from which to visit the living history museum that is Fort Boonesborough.

Second time here , we saw the fort ,was awesome and mini golfed

Went to do a rehearsal for a wedding on Thursday.. it was so pretty

Nice campground....good shade and level spots...quiet

Great campground the on site store is really convenient. The mini golf is really fun as well.

The main location was closed for the winter, but it was still super interesting to see structures that have been around for a few hundred years, and to connect actual historical figures to physical places

Awesome place a must see if your interested in history

We drove through checking at possible camper parking. Very friendly in general store nice campground, old fort and museum to tour, river to fish or boat, large pool and hiking trails. Camp grounds has everything you could need. Nicely kept up

we love camping there and will be back several more times this year

Definitely worth the stop! Well put together and an excellent educational resource.

It was a great place. Very historic and the the people working there were kind and well knowledged in the history. It was an experience I would enjoy doing again.

Not kept up and the beach has broken glass and rusted metal in the sand.

Its beautiful. The fort is amazing! And the pool is really fun

Very neat and informative for a history buff like myself

Nice place to camp by the river. There's a nice Beach area that they have apparently let go to ruins. Could be amazing beach with some care. As is it's good place to fish

Not all the cabins had actors and where open but the ones that was open where very neat...love history

Great place for families, couples or just alone to go to. Great beach and lots of picnic tables that are under shelter and a park. Glad they were open back and everyone was actually still following the safety guidelines we so unfortunately have aquired.

Great place.to visit and learn about how the original settlers of our great nation was formed and a small taste of what they had to do to survive.

What a great place to visit. History at the fort, camping and a fresh water beach

My husband has gluten allergies and didn't want to try the bar not to waste food...he has to skim the top only if not gluten free...they assured him to just dig in and eat what he could... awesome friendly... pretty reasonably priced meal...great service! Oops...suppose to be Pizza Hut buffet in Irvine.... but t the park is great too...lol

Very cool place to walk around. Knowing your walking through time, pretty neat.

Very educational.
The short movie kept both the adults and children interested. Our grandson really enjoyed the tomahawk throwing that he got to try. The fort had around 12 cabins with period demonstrators in 4 of them.

Interesting little park, was fun to see how the early settlers to Kentucky lived.

The park was closed but we walked around and was able to see things and gain understanding of what it was like to live within the fort that that time so long ago

Lots to do. A clean park, pool and fun mini golf course.