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Columbus-Belmont State Park

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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.

Columbus-Belmont State Park, near Columbus, Kentucky, is a fantastic spot for campers who appreciate a blend of history and natural beauty. Set on high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, this campground offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great place to unwind.

The campground features well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Many visitors have praised the clean facilities, including restrooms and showers, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper noted, “It is very clean and has a playground, bathhouse, and washers and dryers for laundry,” highlighting the family-friendly amenities available.

For those interested in history, the park is rich with Civil War significance, with trails that guide you through the remnants of the past. You can explore the nearby museum and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the historic trenches. As one reviewer mentioned, “This state park is rich in history, and you can tell they are proud of it!”

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Columbus-Belmont State Park has plenty to offer. With its beautiful scenery, friendly staff, and engaging activities, it’s a great choice for families and history buffs alike.

Description

Kentucky State Parks

Columbus-Belmont State Park

Columbus-Belmont State Park is a 156-acre site that played a fascinating role in the War Between the States. This is the site of a fortification build by the Confederates and later occupied by Union forces. The 1861 Battle of Belmont, fought to overtake the Confederate stronghold here, marked the opening of the Union's Western Campaign. It was also Grant's first battle.

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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Location

Columbus-Belmont State Park is located in Kentucky

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Directions

Driving directions to Columbus-Belmont from: - Purchase Parkway at Fulton, KY - take exit 1 to Clinton and then left on Hwy 58W. - Purchase Parkway at Mayfield, KY - take exit 22 to Hwy 80 Wickliffe, KY - take Hwy 51south to Bardwell, then right on Hwy 123.

Address

P.O. BOX 9
Columbus, KY 42032

Coordinates

36.76187635 N
89.10742267 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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15 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

Beautiful and historic

Such a beautiful area, very quiet, and if you love history this is the spot for you! Gorgeous sunsets over the Mississippi River. Very friendly staff.

Site29
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by theresa H., October 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by theresa H., October 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by theresa H., October 28, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 27, 2022

This state park has a lot to offer

38 sites with utility hookups, tables and fire ring with grills. Restrooms, showers and laundry and playground. Snack bar, museum and gift shop open seasonally.

Site8
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Tod S., October 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Tod S., October 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Tod S., October 27, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

Unlevel sites.

The Mississippi River views from the campground are gorgeous. Stayed here 1 night traveling to Reelfoot Lake. The site of a civil war fort on high bluffs adds a bit of history to your stay. Our back in site on the river side of the campground was very unlevel. Bathhouse was ok.

Site18
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Paul B., September 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Paul B., September 28, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 30, 2022

Wonderful place to camp!

A wonderful campground located next to the Mississippi River on a bluff. Paved camping sites with plenty of space. It is very clean and has a playground, bathhouse and washers and dryers for laundry. The view is awesome and it’s a great place to meet new campers!

Site25
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2021

Nice place to relax

Great clean campground. Has a play ground where kids can have fun all day. Awesome river views are available from atop of the bluff. Few have septic hook ups. There is a dump station available. Great weekend get away. Be sure to check out the snack bar in the park great food.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Apr. 20, 2021

Overall enjoyable stay!

We stayed here while visiting my family in Kentucky. Our space backed up to a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. The kids loved the big field and playground. My husband loved this place for the history. The road to get there, coming from Fulton, was a bit stressful. Not a whole lot of space. The space became narrower on the little bridges so we had to drive with caution. Also, there were sometimes big tractors which made it hard to share the road. The laundry center had one good working dryer. We were told this, but I was hoping to get all of our clothes washed before hitting the road. I had to travel back with wet clothes because I ran out of time and quarters. The left dryer doesn’t dry very well. Aside from that, our stay was nice. The camp hosts were very helpful and nice. The campground was nice. The day we left, there was a marathon race event happening. Quite a thing to wake up to at 6:30 am. We plan on going back to sightsee, but we’re going to stay somewhere else because of road was just too stressful to be hauling our 36 ft TT on. If you go, be sure to check out the convenience store Beards and Roses - hands down best pizza! Must try! The garlic cheese bread is amazing too! Made from scratch! The owners are awesome, too!

Site024
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2020

Nice little campground with a lot of history

We found ourselves scrambling to find somewhere to stay for 4 days after our original destination misplaced our reservations and were full. After a few phone calls we found ourselves heading here. 

The cemetary next door was both beautiful and a little creepy :)

Overall I would rate the park as good. It was well kept, including the bathrooms and laundry facilities, however our sites only had 30 amp power and no sewer connections. For a 2-3 days stay that's not really a big deal but by day 4 our gray and black tanks were full (or getting close). 

When we were leaving the only real problem we had was that the dump station was full so we ended up driving all the way home and dumping at our local Camping World, which was less than ideal.

Site16 & 20
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Richard S., October 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Richard S., October 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Richard S., October 12, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019

Great little park with all you need

Nice little campground, with full hook-ups available. Nice views of the Mississippi River. Very clean all around. All site are hard and somewhat level. You can drive a short distance to the river for some boat watching. Everything is very well cared for. Lots of Civil War history on site. I'd recommend that you pass on buying the internet service. It's spotty at best and slow.

Columbus has plenty of areas to have a cookout, an abundance of trails to explore, a ton of scenery for your eyes to enjoy, history woven into it's fabric which is narrated to you by way of signs and a museum(which cost a very reasonable fee to explore), a beautiful campground, a pleasant little food shack with reasonable food prices( hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, sodas and more on menu), and cute mini Golf course!( also a reasonable fee). The staff we ran into were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to journey back

  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by J K., October 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by J K., October 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by J K., October 9, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2018

Beautiful park full of history!

This park is one of the best maintained parks that we have traveled to. The campground sites are well spaced out, and the sites that back up to the river are full hookup. Several swings and benches line the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. There is a playground in the middle of the loop, along with a very clean bath house and shelter area.

Just down the street from the campground, maybe 0.5 miles, is the main attraction for the state park. Scattered throughout the hills overlooking the river, there are picnic tables, covered areas, grills, a snack bar, mini-golf, and even a Civil War museum! All of this is well manicured with paved paths connecting it all. You can even take a self-guides walking tour through the trenches dug by soldiers in the Civil War, walking by several cannons and other relics left behind. This state park is rich in history, and you can tell they are proud of it!

The snack bar food was good on a hot summer day, but the prices are a little steep for what you get, and you have to pay to go through the museum. With that being said, I didn’t mind paying those prices if it means they will continue to maintain this beautiful state park!!

  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Brandon R., June 27, 2018
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Brandon R., June 27, 2018
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Brandon R., June 27, 2018
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Reviewed May. 31, 2018

Very nice campground, small size

This campground is very nice with electric,water and some sewer hookup. They are dog friendly and has a central shower,toilets and laundry area. There is a soda machine outside the women's showers. There is a mini golf course and a snack stand with picnic tables scattered around.

They have civil war reenactments sometimes and a museum on site. Also a community center to rent out.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Felecia E., May 31, 2018
Reviewed May. 27, 2018

Awesome Park!

We have camped here twice. This is an amazing park. Clean and well kept. Staff are friendly amd great. We love sitting back and watching the Mississppi River flow by. We love this park and plan to go back!

  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Rosa B., May 27, 2018
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Rosa B., May 27, 2018
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Rosa B., May 27, 2018
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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2017

National Scenic Byway and lots of history

Perfect area for history buffs, plus lots of hiking, boating, and wildlife. There is info on local nature and historical facts, primarily Civil War. There are two camping options: RV friendly sites and log cabins.

Yay: Very clean, wooded open sites. Close to town.

Nay: it’s a typical RV-friendly loop so not much privacy for tent campers.

Surprise: great little Civil War museum.

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2016

Dang Yankees

If your into historical sites this is a nice outta the way spot. Has awesome views of the Mississippi. Very interesting area to step back in time at with a museum. There are several nearby spots to visit in addition to make it a full weekend or week!

  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Shelly S., July 21, 2016
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Shelly S., July 21, 2016
  • Review photo of Columbus-Belmont State Park by Shelly S., July 21, 2016
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2016

average/good

This campground was average. We didn’t really have anything during our stay that stood out… Campsites were average size, with an average amount of space between sites. A nice addition was a mini golf course.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Columbus-Belmont State Park?

    Camping at Columbus-Belmont State Park can cost between $22.00 and $35.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Columbus-Belmont State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Columbus-Belmont State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Columbus-Belmont State Park?

    Columbus-Belmont State Park allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Columbus-Belmont State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Columbus-Belmont State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Columbus-Belmont State Park have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Columbus-Belmont State Park does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Columbus-Belmont State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.