General Butler State Resort Park
Indiana

General Butler State Resort Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Cabins
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Kentucky’s Civil War Heritage Resort

General Butler is a full-service resort named for a Butler family that produced two state governors and Civil War generals. Lodge, golf, and historic sites.

Lodging

TypeDetails
Lodge53 rooms, restaurant
Cottages24 two-bedroom units
Campsites111 sites (30/50 amp)

Reserve: parks.ky.gov or (866) 462-8853.

Butler-Turpin Historic House

Tour the 1859 Greek Revival family mansion with Civil War artifacts.

Who was General Butler?

The Butler family produced military leaders and two Kentucky governors. The park preserves their historic estate.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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