Compact loops, paved pads, and electric hookups define the camping experience at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, where the campground sits close to a busy road and feels more like a well-maintained park than a remote retreat. Sites run $40-$50 per night with full hookup options including water and sewer, and the campground operates year-round. Reservations are available, which matters here: the loops fill with RVs regularly, and one reviewer noted neighbors had pizza delivered to their site, so campers expecting solitude should set expectations accordingly.
Site quality varies noticeably across the loops. Some pads are narrow, and a few have a significant grade drop from the blacktop to the grass, which can create leveling challenges for larger rigs. Rebecca F. flagged that site 11 and several others lack backstops at the rear of the pad, a real concern on sloped ground. Checking the campground map and satellite view before booking is worth the extra step, since spacing between sites also varies considerably.
The park itself has enough activity to keep a group occupied for a few days. Hikers can access the Butler Lake Trail, which loops around the lake, though the trail runs rougher after heavy rain. Fishing, mini golf, canoe and paddle boat rentals, and a playground round out the on-site options. The lodge pool is open to campers free of charge during afternoon hours, and two shower houses are on the grounds. Kyle sums up the appeal: "campground is pretty compact but stays pretty quiet." Cleanliness comes up consistently across reviews, with staff visible on the grounds daily.
Fall color draws visitors in October, when the hardwoods along the lake reach peak foliage. Winter stays are quieter, with heated bathhouses still available. The town of Carrollton sits less than two miles away for resupply, and campers looking for campgrounds near Carrollton will find a handful of alternatives in the area, including Two Rivers Campground a few miles west for a more river-adjacent setting.
Description
This hilltop resort that sits where the the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers meet honors a prominent military family. Named for General William Orlando Butler, the familys military fame spanned from Colonial times through the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War.
Please note:
- The maximum reservation window is 12 months in advance to the date.
- New Inventory is made available when the call center opens.
- There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks.
- There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park.
- The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night.
- Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
- Customer service is authorized to fill in any empty spaces caused by the 2-night weekend stay rule.
Please note the following:
- Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.
- Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in an effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds.https://parks.ky.gov/firewood-policy
- Golf carts are allowed in the campground by purchasing a permit at check-in. Permits are $25 for the week or $100 for the calendar year. Annual permits can be used at all Kentucky State Park campgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Due to weather, Kentucky State Parks cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources at our campgrounds during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible. Please contact the park directly for available resources if traveling during months that are conducive to freezing temperatures.
Map & DirectionsGeneral Butler State Resort Park is located in Kentucky near Carrollton
Directions
The resort is located 44 miles northeast of Louisville. From Louisville, take I-71 to Carrollton. If you are coming from the Huntington area traveling west off of I-64, take exit #172. Drive north on Hwy 1, to Triple A Hwy north. Take Triple A Hwy North to I-275 West. Drive West on I-275 to I 71/75 South, then I-71 South to Exit 44. Turn right on Hwy 227 to the Park.
Address
1608 HWY 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
Coordinates
38.6667303 N
85.1439574 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 41 min from Louisville, KY
- 46 min from Cincinnati, OH
- 1 hr 18 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr 19 min from Lexington, KY
