General Burnside State Park

About

Named for Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who patrolled the Cumberland River watching for Confederate soldiers, this 400-acre island park sits on Lake Cumberland eight miles south of Somerset. It holds the distinction of being the only island park in Kentucky's state park system. The campground features 101 sites spread across the island. Full-service sites offer electric, water, and sewer hookups while standard electric sites provide electric and water connections. Tent sites are also available. All sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and grills, with bathhouse facilities providing modern restrooms and showers. A dump station, laundry facilities, and fish cleaning station serve campers. Lake Cumberland access includes a five-lane boat ramp and adjacent marina offering boat and jet ski rentals plus slip space. An 18-hole golf course operates on the island. Firewood is available for purchase at the camp store, though out-of-state firewood is prohibited to prevent pest introduction.

Directions

Located 8 miles south of Somerset on US 27. Address: 8801 South Hwy 27, Burnside, KY 42519.