fort boonesborough state park

We were disappointed to find out that the fireside chat was cancelled on Feb. 28th unexpectedly. After emailing many times and finding out about the meal and how early we needed to be there, we drove down from Canada that morning, only to find everything was cancelled. It had been cancelled the week before due to a snow storm, so I checked the website daily, but nothing was put up until that day-too late for us to cancel the hotel and find something else to do. Wish we would have been notified.

It says on trip advisor open till 5:00. I called to see about how long a person would spend at the fort and I was told about an hour. We arrived at 3:30 and the sign said place closed at 4:00 during winter hours. Oh well I'll get over it.

We like to rough it and tent camp. This place is great. They have all sorts of activities, a nice store, very clean facilities and the staff is courteous. It's an interesting place and great fun.

I found this place interesting. Its neat to see how people used to live. The buildings and the craftsmen there working seemed pretty spot on for the time period. My favorite was the blacksmith that was making flintlock rifles.

This is a great scenic place to visit right off Interstate 75, and you can cut through to I-65. This is a low key historic fort, with many homes to tour and see how pioneer life was lived. Check for days open, and also, the fee.

I went here as a kid on a 4th grade field trip and returned many years later with my boys. It was just as much fun. A Step back in the past and a memorable experience.

I had passed this many times on my way north or south and finally stopped to see the Fort. In the process I learned history of Daniel Boone that I didn't know. If you're into that sort of history the fort is well worth the drive off of I-75. It shows and the reenactments of the settlers of those days. Check there website for hours and when it's open.

The park is close to home and we often go there to camp as well as attend advents. If you are looking for excitement, keep on looking. If you want a cozy family place to camp- this is it. The camp grounds fill quickly and sites are reserved years I advance. There is a "overflow" area that some prefer to regular camp sites. Shade is at a premium. The fort is interesting to those who like history or pioneer life. It is best to plan a visit to the fort when different events are scheduled there. Site is on river for folks who like to boat or fish. A new swimming pool is on site also. Local events are regularly scheduled separately at the fort, campgrounds and park .

The place is nice. Somewhat entertaining. A little Pricey. Some exhibits not open or no one was in them to explain. Gift Shop had some nice rustic thing available Arrow Heads, Handicrafts, etc.

The camping area is nice, not much in the park just picnic areas. This park is in the Kentucky river, the river is very dirty.

Fort Boonesborough is a true living history site. The recreated fort lives up to the true meaning of a living history site. The reenactors do a great job of explaining the day to day life of living on the frontier during the 1700's. Having been a history teacher for thirty-five years I have caught a number of mistakes in many of our parks over the years. I found none at Fort Boonesborough.This is a great places to take your kids or grandkids, for little tast of living on the wild frontier.

Fort Boonesborough is the site of the yearly, late September re-enactment of the 11 day battle which occurred in 1778, between Daniel Boone and the pioneers (at the fort he founded) and the Shawnee Indians. The actual presentation is less than 30 minutes. The re-enactment is performed Saturday and Sunday. Our reservations were for Thursday through Sunday at the state park campground next door to the fort. It was a last minute decision... the motor home batteries were needing replacement, so we tented-- in an RV site- enjoying some of the services like electric and water. The bath house was in need of repair and cleaning (showers). 11 pm quiet time was not enforced... we noticed it much more in the tent than if we were in the Motor Home. The park was packed full - due to the re-enactment and superb weather this weekend. The sites are close together and not isolated (we prefer isolation when we camp). The camp store was frequently visited due to the last minute decision to go to the re-enactment, and tenting... which we have not done for years! They were stocked with all the things we needed. As usual in most campgrounds, the people were very friendly and interesting. The state park location is about 6 miles off I-75 and right next to Fort Boonesborough. Fort Boonesborough was wonderful and the re-enactment was the reason for the stay at the state park. They offered mini golf for a fee (and a free nights stay if you got a hole-in-one on each of the first 3 holes), and had many activities planned during our stay.However, when the recreation building was used... there is no parking available, so folks park in the bathhouse parking area across the road. NO parking available for restroom or shower patrons during these times. In my opinion, the parking and shower issues need to be attended to ASAP... or there is no reason to return or for you to stay here either.

Only open Wednesday thru Sunday.If you go past the campground entrance jyst a 1/4 mike. There is a very cool pioneer cemetery.

This fort was a little unusual in that it was made up of homes side by side all facing inside with the back wall being the fort "wall" with small walls in between. There is a fee for this fort, and there is a gift shop. Interesting stop right off of I-75.

The Fort is not what it use to be. I remember when you would visit the Fort and see many people dress in the era of the Fort. People would be working as if they were still living during this era. But lately, the Fort is not as active. You basically walk around yourself and look inside the cabins. The trail you can walk on closes when the Fort closes so you better walk before 5 pm. Not worth the money.