General Burnside Island State Park
General Burnside Island State Park
Location:8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.
Facilities:94 campsites with utility hookups, 2 central service buildings withshowers and restrooms, 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, 2 picnicshelters (one with restrooms), playground, swimming pool, concessionstand, boat ramp, marina with boat rentals (nearby).
Activities:Camping, swimming, fishing, boating, golf.
Special Features:Park is named for General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along theCumberland River and circled this island while on the lookout forConfederate soldiers.
Address:8801 S Highway 27
Burnside, KY 42519
Phone:606-561-4104
Web: parks.ky.gov/stateparks/ge
Size: 430 acres land; 50,250 acres water.
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