Recent Floods Close Some State Parks and Campgrounds Just as the Summer Season is Around the Corner

FRANKFORT, KY Recent flooding in Kentucky has closed several state parks and campgrounds in addition to Fort Boonesborough, where campsites will likely be closed through September 30, and could limit areas open for hunting, according to state officials. 

The Kentucky state parks currently closed include Rough River, Nolin, Fort Boonesborough and Paintsville Lake. Additionally, the campgrounds at Taylorsville and Green River are closed.

There is no timeframe for opening Fort Boonesborough in Madison County, which is adjacent to Lexington. There will be a financial impact for Fort Boonesborough, a popular Central Kentucky tourist attraction.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said lingering high water also could limit access to some areas for turkey hunting during the spring season, which runs from April 12 through May 4.

Nearly every wildlife management area in Western Kentucky has been affected by flooding, with some parking lots and access points under water and a good bit of land inaccessible.

Kentucky River also have been hit by flooding, particularly in the river bottoms.

Management areas in Eastern Kentucky weren’t affected as much, but staffers have removed fallen trees and other debris from access points, all of this is according to state officials.

The department advised hunters to check the potential for flooded roads before heading to a wildlife management area.