ATTENTION: Due to the Arts & Crafts Festival during your stay, traffic may be heavy at times in the campground from October 1 through October 5, 2024.
Attention: 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.

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK, KY

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John James Audubon State Park is located just south of the Ohio river in western Kentucky. The park preserves the peaceful woods where John James Audubon walked as he studied the subjects of his paintings. The park is highlighted by the John James Audubon Museum and Nature ...
Status: Open through Sun Nov 10 2024   Season Dates
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Description

John James Audubon State Park is located just south of the Ohio river in western Kentucky. The park preserves the peaceful woods where John James Audubon walked as he studied the subjects of his paintings. The park is highlighted by the John James Audubon Museum and Nature Center. Enjoy camping, golf, fishing, hiking, tennis, picknicking, playgrounds, and boat rentals.

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Wed Mar 20 2024 - Wed Mar 19 2025

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Campground Season is March 15 to November 10.

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Fri Mar 15 2024
Tue May 21 2024
Peak
Wed May 22 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Non Peak
Mon Sep 02 2024
Mon Sep 30 2024
Peak
Tue Oct 01 2024
Thu Oct 31 2024
Non Peak
Fri Nov 01 2024
Sun Nov 10 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Art & Museum
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Jon (Paddle)
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Boating, Pedal
  • Cabins
  • Cable/Satellite Service
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoe Rental
  • Cottages
  • Cultural Activities
  • Cultural-sites / Exhibits
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station camper
  • Fire Rings
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fishing River
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Horseshoes
  • Hot Showers
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Lions Arts and Crafts Festival
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Lookout Tower
  • Maintenance Housekeeping
  • Maintenance, Facility
  • Meeting Space
  • Museum
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Study
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Park Lake (Fishing Only)
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicikng
  • Playground
  • Program, Recreational
  • Programs, Instructional
  • Programs, Nature
  • Ranger Station
  • Recreation Programs
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Rentals, Boat, Jon (paddle)
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Telephone
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Trails Hiking/Walking easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Park Lane
  • Water Fillup Station
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • interpretive trail
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Cafe/Restaurant
  • Dining
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Motel
  • Newspapers
  • Pay Telephone
  • Restaurant
  • Retail, Snacks
Within 10 Miles
  • ATM / Cash Machine
  • Admin Service, Copying
  • Admin Service, Faxing
  • Amphitheater
  • Boating
  • Boating, Power
  • Canoeing
  • Car rentals
  • Catering
  • Churches
  • Dock, Boat
  • Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
  • Driftwood Collecting
  • Emergency Services
  • Field Sports/Activities
  • Fishing, Pier
  • Grocery store
  • Horse Stalls
  • Hospital
  • Kennel
  • Kiosk
  • Laundry
  • Lifeguards (Seasonal)
  • Maintenance, Rv/Camper
  • Mantenance,vehicle
  • Medical Clinic
  • Mobile Food Service
  • Musical Performances
  • Programs, History
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Supplies
  • River
  • Scenic driving routes
  • Shopping
  • Skiing - Water
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Swimming - River
  • Town
  • Volleyball
  • Water Access, River/Stream
  • ball field
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Airport
  • Antiquing
  • Dump Station Marina
  • Fruit /Produce Picking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Maintenance, Boat
  • Mall
  • Marina
  • Moorage
  • Orchard/Produce Farm
  • Outfitter
  • Propane
  • Putt-Putt
  • Putt-Putt course
  • Rental, Boat, Motorized
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.88083, -87.56333
37°52'51"N, 87°33'48"W

The park is located on US 41 in the northern outskirts of Henderson. It is 1/2 mile south of the US 41 bridge over the Ohio River and Evansville IN. The park is on the left heading south and the right heading north.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
P.O. Box 576
Henderson  KY 
Phone Number:
Information:  (270)826-2247
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