My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground sits within the state park of the same name in Bardstown, a small Kentucky city known for its bourbon heritage and historic architecture. Kentucky State Parks manages this single-loop campground, which runs from April 1 through October 31 and accepts RVs up to 40 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups available at select sites. The campground is compact. Campers consistently note that sites are close together, and spacing between neighbors can feel tight when the loop fills up on weekends.
The site quality varies considerably around the loop. Several reviewers flag uneven terrain and recommend bringing leveling blocks, with some rigs requiring the tongue raised nearly four feet to get level. Hookups tend to run 30 to 36 feet from the pad, so an extra-long water hose and a 50-foot extension cord are worth packing. Chase G. calls the bathhouse "older but clean," and sites 7, 8, and 9 back up to the adjacent golf course clubhouse. Site 20 draws repeated warnings: it sits at the corner of the loop near the dump station and a dumpster, at a lower elevation that can become unpleasant after rain.
The campground's main draw is its location rather than its amenities. Bourbon distilleries including Maker's Mark and Jim Beam are within easy driving distance, and tours of the Federal Hill mansion on the grounds run daily for a fee. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, with its extensive trail network and large-scale sculptures, is a short drive away and makes a full-day excursion. The golf course next door is accessible to campers. Road noise from the adjacent street is noticeable, particularly at tent sites near the front of the property.
WiFi is listed as an amenity, though campers have had trouble obtaining the password, and cell service is reported as spotty. The dump station serves the entire loop from a single location, which creates congestion during Sunday morning checkout. Staff presence is minimal on weekdays. Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for summer weekends, since the small loop fills quickly. Campers exploring campsites near My Old Kentucky Home State Park will find lodging-style alternatives in Bardstown itself, including Red Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast and The Old Talbott Tavern.
Book early for fall weekends, when the bourbon trail draws steady regional traffic and sites at this small campground go quickly.
Description
My Old Kentucky Home State Park honors the home that was the symbol of Stephen Foster's most endearing song, the stately mansion on the Rowan Estate known as Federal Hill. The home completed in 1818,rests on on a sloping 290 acres deeded to the state in 1922. It's builder, Judge John Rowan, was a man of great distinction, serving on both the Ky Cout of Appeals and in the U.S. Senate.
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.
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The campground is closed for renovations.
Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.
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 & DirectionsMy Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is located in Kentucky near New Haven
Directions
From Louisville, take US 31E south about 35 miles to Bardstown. Turn east on US 150, travel about 1 mile to KY 49. Park is 6/10 mile south on 49. Or take I-65 south to exit 112. Go South on KY 245 about 16 miles to 31E. Go south to US 150. From Lexington, take Versailles Road to Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway to exit 25. Turn west on US 150, go about 3 miles to KY 49. Additional directions - From Nashville take I-65 North about 132 miles to Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway. Follow parkway to exit 25 and follow above directions.
Address
668 Loretto Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
Coordinates
37.7985621 N
85.45777536 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26
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
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 25 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 42 min from Louisville, KY
- 53 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 14 min from Bowling Green, KY

































