If you want to check out Kentucky state parks, there is plenty for you to choose from! Taking regular visits to the state parks can get expensive, so we found ways to save on Kentucky state parks!
Get into Kentucky state parks for free.
Good news: everyone gets into Kentucky state parks for free! You can enjoy all the wonders of the parks without ever having to pay a dime. We’ll show you how to save money on other activities in the park.
Camp at Kentucky State Parks for FREE or cheap!
Veterans who are 100% disabled and POWs can get free lodging. The park also offers big discounts for the families of active duty military members. Pricing for active duty military families varies by each park in the state so be sure to check and find out how much you can save while camping at the parks!
Retired military, senior citizens and Triple-A members all save 10% on lodging in the parks. To qualify for these discounts, you’ll have to show proof of Kentucky residency and proof of your membership or identification to get in the Kentucky parks’ campgrounds with the discount. You may apply for a discount card you can use to automatically apply the discount and make your camping trip easier.
A great way to camp for free at Kentucky state parks is becoming a campground host! If you have some time in the summer or any season to dedicate to helping guests at the Kentucky state parks, a campground host position gives you free camping. The position is a volunteer one so you don’t get paid, but you do get free camping for the duration of the time you’re hosting. The job is simple, but it requires you to understand the outdoors a little and be dedicated to helping others in the campground.
Enjoy activities in the parks.
All of the Kentucky state parks offer educational programs you can use to learn more about nature and conservation in the state. Kids and adults can both participate in the programs. Some of them are outside, but many of them are in the nature centers at the parks.
There are many free events included with your admission. These events depend on the season and can vary from winter hikes to yoga in the parks. Be sure to check the calendar often because the Kentucky state parks are always adding new programs you can check out!
Volunteers at the state parks get huge perks. Whether you volunteer some of your time or a lot of your time, you can take advantage of all these perks. All volunteers get discount lodging and two free pool passes each time they volunteer. Golf course volunteers also get big perks like discounts and free golfing!
