Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
The campground is open through November 15, 2026. The pool is closed indefinitely. Burn bans may be in effect. Reservations require 1-day advance notice through Kentucky State Parks; 2-night minimum on Friday/Saturday.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
About
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site campground sits on 525 acres in Boone County, Kentucky, just 22 miles southwest of Covington. Known as the 'Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology,' the park preserves the site where mammoth, mastodon, and bison bones were discovered in salt and sulfur springs that attracted prehistoric megafauna. Today's campground offers 62 paved back-in sites with 30-amp electric and water hookups. The campground features a central service building with flush restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. A dump station is located near the campground entrance. Each site includes a fire ring/grill and picnic table, with maximum RV lengths ranging from 36 to 47 feet depending on the site. An on-site camp store provides supplies, and a playground offers family recreation. Beyond camping, visitors can explore the museum and interpretive center, hike the accessible Discovery Trail, fish the 7.5-acre lake, and view the resident bison herd. The park operates seasonally, with reservations available through Kentucky State Parks.
Directions
Located 22 miles southwest of Covington on KY 338, off US 42-127 and I-71/I-75. Address: 3380 Beaver Road, Union, KY 41091.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 47ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 47ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (859) 384-3522 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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