Kentucky Department of Parks

Blue Licks Battlefield
State Resort ParkThroughout history, the salt springs at Blue Licks State Park have attracted prehistoric animals, Indians and pioneers such as the legendary Daniel Boone.

Lodge

 The lodge offers 32 rooms with full amenities, including two suites, one of which can be used as a hospitality center for meetings and family reunions. Open year-round. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Check-out by noon, Eastern Time.
Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

 
High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge.

Cottages

 For park visitors who want the convenience of home, two, two-bedroom executive cottages are available. These modern cottages on the Licking River offer tableware, cooking utensils, and linens, with fresh linens daily. Cottages available by late afternoon. Check-out time is 11 am Eastern Time.  Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

Hidden Waters Restaurant

 This restaurant is well known in central Kentucky for its excellent southern cuisine. Among the items featured are southern-fried catfish and country ham which is cured and produced by an excellent Kentucky Proud supplier. We invite you to stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner any day of the week. View our specials (pdf file).  Restaurant Hours: Breakfast- 7:00am to 10:30am, Lunch- 11:30am to 3:00pm, and Dinner -4:00pm to 8:00pm

Camping

Enjoy the great outdoors at the campground, featuring 51 campsites with utility hookups, a dump station and a central service building with showers and rest rooms. Campground closed from November 18th to March 14th.  Pets are allowed if restrained.

Things To Do

Scenic trails include:

• Buffalo Trace (.15 mile) - is where the trampled remains are of an ancient buffalo path.
• The Licking River Trail (1 mile)
• Savannah Loop (0.5 mile)
• Indian Loop Trail (0.8 mile)
• The Heritage Trail (2.5 mile).
• The River Trail is a one-mile loop trail to the Licking River, near the site where Daniel Boone and his men were captured by Shawnee Indians on a saltmaking expedition.

Picnicking & Playgrounds

Two picnic shelters (one with rest rooms), are available for rental up to three years in advance. Tables, grills, and playgrounds are located throughout the park for a great picnic outing.

Gift Shop

We are proud to offer a very unique selection of KY handcrafted products, many of which are locally made. High quality pottery from six unique Kentucky artisans can be found throughout the shop, along with handcrafted baskets, lavender fragrances, punched-tin prints, note cards, painted gourds, soaps, walking sticks and a large selection of books and cookbooks by Kentucky authors. Kentucky food products include salsa, jams, mustards, hot sauces and a wide variety of sweets.

Blue Licks is home to the federally-endangered Short’s Goldenrod. This plant is protected in the 15-acre nature preserve at Blue Licks. Short’s Goldenrod is historically linked to the Buffalo Trace hiking trail-the trampled remains of an ancient buffalo path.

Learn more about the fascinating history of Blue Licks in the newly renovated Pioneer Museum. Enjoy a short video presentation and examine mastodon bones, Native American and Kentucky pioneer artifacts.

RATES
Seniors 62+: $3.00
Ages 13 & Older: $4.00
Children 5-12: $3.00
Children 4 & under: Free
Group rates available on parties of 10 or more

Hours of operation:
April 1 to December 15 - open 9am - 5pm seven days a week
December 16 to March 31 - closed.

Mini Golf is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11am - 7pm.

An 18-hole, miniature golf course is perfect for family entertainment. The mini-golf course is open seasonally and will close for the winter season on November 1, 2008.


RATES
Seniors 62+: $3.00
Ages 13 & Older: $4.00
Children 5-12: $3.00
Children 4 & under: Free
Group rates available on parties of 10 or more

A junior-Olympic size pool is a great place to meet friends during the summer.

The swimming pool can be rented for pool parties during the in-season period of Memorial Day to mid-August. Call 800-443-7008 for more details.

Lifeguard-protected


RATES
Seniors 62+: $3.00
Ages 13 & Older: $4.00
Children 5-12: $3.00
Children 4 & under: Free
Group rates available on parties of 10 or more
No admission fee for lodge or cottage guests
$2.00 admission for camping guests

POOL HOURS & AVAILABILITY:

Pool re-opens for season Memorial Day weekend. Please call ahead to confirm community pool hours which are determined by seasonal help availability.

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Make A Reservation

For camping , cottages or lodge rooms make your reservation online today: Campground or Cottage or Lodge.

Group Meeting Facilities

Two spacious rooms on the lower level of lodge accommodate meetings or banquets. Click to view Meeting Facilities page.

Naturalist & Recreation News

Through the dedicated work of our state park naturalists, Kentucky State Parks protect and preserve the natural beauty of Kentucky. Check out our Naturalist & Recreation News for more information. 

Featured Event

Elvis Birthday Bash & Buffet featuring Bill Kelly
1/09/2009

Help us celebrate and honor “THE KING” of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Elvis Presley! Bill Kelly has been doing his "Dedication To A King" Elvis tribute throughout Kentucky and surrounding states for years. His performances have received both regional and national attention; thus keeping alive the music and the memories of the King of Rock & Roll! Bill Kelly will be performing as Elvis on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 6pm-8pm at Hidden Waters Restaurant at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. The restaurant will be serving up all of The King’s favorite dishes: Fried Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, Cream Gravy and Biscuits, Memphis Pork BBQ, Fried Catfish Country Fried Pork Steak, Roast Beef and Gravy, Soup & Salad Bar, Fried Oysters, Corn pudding, Green Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Turnip Greens, Banana Pudding, Sweet Potato Pie, and more. This all-you-can-eat buffet is $12.95 + tax + beverage. This is one birthday bash you’ll never forget! Event Time: 6pm to 8pm.

More Information

Contact Information

Blue Licks State Resort Park
Highway 68 Mt Olivet, KY 41064-0066
Telephone: 859-289-5507
Toll  Free: 800-443-7008
BlueLicks@ky.gov
Park Manager – Stefanie Gaither