General Burnside Island State Park

Golf, Park

8801 US-27, Burnside, KY 42519

About General Burnside Island State Park

General Burnside Island State Park offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a year-round 18-hole golf course with plush and immersive fairways, a 102-site campground with all types of sites—some with full hookups—and opportunities for fishing, boating, biking, camping, and hiking. The park features a moderate hike to an overlook with scenic views, including a fabulous sunset view of the lake from Isabel Point Trail. The boat ramp is large and efficient, with ample parking for cars and trailers, making it a popular spot to see all the goings on at Lake Cumberland. Visitors can enjoy special events such as the Christmas lights display, which features beautiful lights, a festive atmosphere, and visits from Santa and the Grinch. The park also has several newer, clean play areas for children and plenty of places to walk the dog, making it a great destination for families and pet owners alike. The staff are courteous and professional, and the restrooms are kept clean. Overall, it is an excellent and well-maintained location for outdoor fun and relaxation.

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  • Nov 2025

    Great course with a picturesque setting fully immersed in nature. Tee boxes and greens were in great shape especially with it being November! Staff was great as well! Ill definitely be playing here again.

  • Oct 2025

    The week of Oct 16th to that Sunday. Having a great time at General Burnside Island! The only thing was is the campers that was behind us. Their kids ran wild! A couple of them tried to come in our camper different times, with us sitting right there and he even looked at us, and still walked to the door. One of the kids tried to get on the camp host golf cart when they weren't there. One of their kids crapped by someone else's camper, pulled his pants down infront of their 3 girls to use the bathroom. Then that boy flipped off the girls' mother and cussed her out. Then the same boy was in the road by someones golf cart around 9:30 pm, no parents around. They had to go...read full review

  • Oct 2025

    It's quite beautiful with the golf course on the lake campground. Today, they're setting up Christmas lights all over the park. Beautiful, little expensive. But i'm poor so everything is expensive

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours

Tips

 picnics  swings  barbecue grill free wi-fi open to all

Location

8801 US-27, Burnside

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