My Old Kentucky Home State Park - United States
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About My Old Kentucky Home State Park
RV quick facts for My Old Kentucky Home State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Campground type | Small state park campground with tent and RV sites, located on the park grounds in Bardstown |
| Full hookups | Electric and water hookups available at RV sites; no individual sewer hookups at most sites |
| Dump station | On-site dump station available to registered campers |
| Cell service | Reliable 4G/5G coverage throughout the park given its in-town Bardstown location |
| Road restrictions | No mountain passes or tunnels on approach; standard state highway access via U.S. 150 |
| Reservation window | Reservations handled through the Kentucky State Parks reservation system; book early for summer Stephen Foster musical dates |
| Nearest airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), about 40 miles northwest |
| Pets | Leashed pets permitted in the campground and on most park grounds; not allowed inside the historic mansion |
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Best time to visit My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Late April through early June and September through October are the most comfortable windows for RV travel, with mild temperatures, lower humidity, and blooming or fall-color landscapes on the grounds. Mid-June through mid-August aligns with the Stephen Foster outdoor musical season and Bardstown's summer festivals, though afternoons can be hot and humid. Shoulder-season visits in March and November are quieter, but expect cool nights and verify campground operating dates before arriving. Winter visits are possible for day use of the mansion tours, but camping services are typically limited.
Campground services may be reduced; verify before arrival.
Cold, limited camping services.
Campground typically reopens; variable weather.
Pleasant spring conditions.
Prime touring month; thunderstorms possible.
Stephen Foster outdoor drama season begins.
Hot and humid; peak season, reserve early.
Hot and humid; busy festival month.
Comfortable travel conditions.
Fall color peaks mid to late month.
Cool; campground season winding down.
Campground services may be reduced; confirm before arrival.
Things to do at My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Federal Hill Mansion Tour EasyRV parking available
Guided tours of the early 19th-century Federal Hill mansion are the park's signature activity. Federal Hill is one of Kentucky's most famous historic sites and the inspiration for "My Old Kentucky Home." Costumed interpreters walk visitors through period rooms and the home's connection to composer Stephen Foster.
- The Stephen Foster Story Outdoor Musical EasyRV parking available
This summer outdoor musical is performed at the park's J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre. The show dramatizes Foster's life and the songs that made him a 19th-century American music icon. Evening performances run through the summer season and often sell out, so reserve campsites and tickets together.
- Kenny Rapier Golf Course EasyRV parking available
The park's public golf course winds across rolling terrain next to the mansion grounds. Tee times are available to both campers and day visitors. Pull-through RV parking is easy to find near the clubhouse.
- Formal Gardens and Grounds Walk EasyRV parking available
A short paved walking loop passes the formal gardens, family cemetery, and outbuildings on the estate. The route is flat and shaded by large trees, making it suitable for most ability levels. Interpretive signs explain the landscape and its 19th-century origins.
- Bardstown Historic District Easy
Bardstown's walkable downtown is minutes from the park and built around a classic Kentucky courthouse square. Bardstown was settled in 1780 and has long been a major economic, social and business center for the region, with tourism as a leading industry. Expect boutique shopping, restaurants, and historic inns within a few blocks.
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery Visits EasyRV parking available
Bardstown brands itself as the Bourbon Capital of the World, and several Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries are within a short drive of the park. Distillery campuses generally have large lots suitable for tow vehicles and smaller RVs, though many prefer to unhitch at the state park first. Reserve tour times online in advance.
- My Old Kentucky Dinner Train EasyRV parking available
The dinner train departs from nearby Bardstown for a scenic round trip through the Kentucky countryside. The ride pairs multi-course meals with restored vintage rail cars. Parking for tow vehicles and smaller motorhomes is available at the depot.
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park EasyRV parking available
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, and to visit the country's first memorial to Lincoln at the site of his childhood home. The site sits roughly 35 miles south of Bardstown, an easy day trip for RVers. The visitor center and memorial building both have accessible parking.
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Jason O. - Sep 2025
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How to get to My Old Kentucky Home State Park
The park sits just off U.S. Highway 150 on the east side of Bardstown, a short drive from the Bluegrass Parkway. Louisville is approximately 40 miles to the northwest, about an hour by RV, while Lexington is roughly 75 miles east, about 90 minutes via the Bluegrass Parkway. No tunnels, mountain passes, or major weight-restricted routes block access, but RVers should watch for low-clearance historic underpasses in downtown Bardstown and use U.S. 150 or U.S. 31E to bypass the old town core. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent trips is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).
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