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General Burnside Island State Park Campground

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State Park

This recreation area is part of Lake Cumberland

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Location

General Burnside Island State Park Campground is located in Kentucky

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Directions

General Burnside Island State Park is located in Burnside,8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.

Address

8801 S. Hwy. 27
Burnside, KY 42519

Coordinates

36.97798545 N
84.60064818 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

Nice clean campground

We had a great time there. Some sites can be small so do your research. It was nice and quiet in the area we were in. The bathhouse was nice and clean and all the workers were very friendly.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of General Burnside Island State Park Campground by Todd C., July 24, 2023
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Whistle P.
Reviewed Apr. 17, 2023

Mostly great with some awkward sites and a racetrack nearby

Sites are big but not level. We put one side of the RV on the pad and the other in the gravel just to be level. Sites are also awkwardly diagonal in places so the back ends get pretty close. (Pic for example)

The bathrooms are clean and laundry is nice. Showers are free and hot.

There are some awesome hikes nearby in Daniel Boone National Forest. Natural Arch, Yazoo Arch and Yazoo Falls are all worth the drive.

Lastly, there’s a racetrack across the highway (Lake Cumberland Raceway) and it is LOUD. The race continued from 6pm-1am. Highly recommend you check their schedule before booking here.

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Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2022

Great Campground

General Burnside SP campground is large and can accommodate most rigs. My site, 14 was smaller than most, but right across from the bathhouse. State Employees kept it meticulously clean and did so each morning around 8am. Some camp sites provided more shade then others. I stayed here because I wanted to the play the on site golf course, which was also well taken care of. Many people camp here also because of the public boat ramp for Lake Cumberland. Seemed also to attract a lot of family reunions. If you are a sightseer, I would definitely recommend visiting Cumberland Falls State Park about 30 minutes away.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of General Burnside Island State Park Campground by Paul B., June 17, 2022
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