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Taylorsville Lake
Overview
Taylorsville Lake State Park serves as a premier outdoor destination in central Kentucky. It offers a balanced mix of water-based recreation and woodland exploration across thousands of acres of protected land. The park is well-regarded for its scenic 3,050-acre lake, which draws fishing and boating enthusiasts from across the region. Travelers will find a welcoming environment that emphasizes the natural beauty of the Bluegrass State while providing essential comforts for a relaxing multi-day stay.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Mt Eden, KY, the park is conveniently located within a short drive of major hubs like Louisville and Lexington. The surrounding landscape features the signature rolling hills of Spencer County, offering a lush backdrop for every campsite. This location provides a tranquil escape from urban life while remaining strategically close to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The park position on the lake edge allows for easy access to elevated views of the water and surrounding hardwood forests.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground provides well-maintained sites equipped with electric and water hookups, accommodating various rig sizes and types. Visitors have access to modern bathhouses with hot showers and laundry facilities. Key features include:
- A central dump station for easy waste management.
- Specially designed equestrian campsites with hitching posts.
- Proximity to a full-service marina for boat slips and rentals.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore over 24 miles of multi-use trails designed for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding through the woods. The lake is a focal point for fishing, known specifically for its healthy populations of bass, bluegill, and crappie. Just a short drive away, visitors can tour world-famous distilleries in Bardstown, known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. The nearby Taylorsville Lake Marina offers fuel and supplies for a full day of exploration on the water.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for outdoor adventurers and families looking for a traditional Kentucky camping experience away from city noise. It caters specifically to those who enjoy water sports, wildlife viewing, or extensive trail activities. Because of its quiet atmosphere and proximity to major tourist loops, it is also a perfect choice for Bourbon Trail travelers who prefer staying in a natural setting. Equestrian campers will find it one of the most accommodating and scenic parks in the state.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Benjamin Boggs
Fabulous state park! Highly recommend. The campground is almost done and will be better than ever! Better electric service, better water and some sites now have sewer!
Charlette Curtis
Van Buren boat dock is closed it does not say on the state website and it only says ramp is closed when it should have said road closed we got lucky to turn around at the end the water is up still over twenty five feet above normal
David Sanders
This is one of the nicest state park campgrounds we've ever stayed at. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Site #42. 50/30/20, pedestal tall enough for Watchdog to clear the ground. Water. No sewer. Site was level enough that there was no issue just using the levelers on our Class A gas motorhome to level. There are only five sites in our loop. and this is the nicest loop, though the sites on the other loops are nice too. The spacing between the sites on this loop is ample, as are the other loops. While you can see the sites on either side, in this loop in particular, they are far enough away that the site feels quite private. Each of the sites in this loop have nice mature trees for shade. Sites are well compacted gravel, and are long enough for the coach and the car with no issues. Wide gravel patio with a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grate. 1 bar Verizon, 1 bar T-Mobile. Good enough AT&T for data. The park is big rig friendly. There is another section with tent sites, and a section with equestrian sites. There are a number of playgrounds, plenty of hiking, and a nice boat ramp, all in the park. The bathhouse was clean, and the showers had good pressure and ample hot water. There were two clothes washers and two dryers at the end of the bathhouse, all very reasonably priced.
Darrell Crady
Not my first time staying here. Always a good experience but this time we arrived at check in 2pm. Had the mower guys cutting from 2 pm till dark. Blowing dry died grass all over our site and tent. Didn’t appreciate the noise all day when trying to enjoy the camping life.
Cassie
This place is gorgeous! It's about an hour drive from our home in South Lexington. We had a campout there with a troop of one of my Children's. The primitive camping area is clean and very well maintained. Nice s'more area around the campfire! We did not encounter any Critters but we keep a really clean camp area. Shower houses were not spotless but very nice and well maintained in terms of mechanics. Laundry room was clean and well maintained. Fishing off of the boat dock was really nice and convenient.