Ohio River Resort Park at the Confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers — State Resort Park at the Historic Confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers, Lodge With Restaurant and Conference Facilities Overlooking the River Valley, Campground With Full Hookups and Rental Cottages, Hiking Trails Including the Butler-Turpin State Historic House Tour, Nine-Hole Golf Course With River Valley Views, Swimming Pool and Miniature Golf for Families, Fishing Access on the Ohio River, Named for General William Orlando Butler Mexican-American War Hero From Carrollton, Near Carrollton Carroll County Northern Kentucky
General Butler State Resort Park is a state resort park at the historic confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers near Carrollton, Carroll County, northern Kentucky, managed by Kentucky State Parks. Named for General William Orlando Butler — a Mexican-American War hero and vice-presidential candidate from Carrollton — the park features a lodge with restaurant and conference facilities overlooking the river valley, campground with full hookups and rental cottages, hiking trails including access to the Butler-Turpin State Historic House — the ancestral Butler family home, a nine-hole golf course with river valley views, swimming pool and miniature golf for families, fishing access on the Ohio River, scenic overlooks of the confluence where the Kentucky River empties into the Ohio, and a full-service resort experience at one of Kentucky’s most historically significant river junctions.
The confluence location is historically significant — the Kentucky River meeting the Ohio was a critical junction for river commerce, military operations, and westward migration. Standing at the overlook watching the two rivers merge connects visitors to centuries of American frontier history.
The Butler-Turpin Historic House adds cultural depth — this preserved antebellum home of the Butler family tells the story of one of Kentucky’s most distinguished military and political families across multiple generations.
Things to Do
- Lodge — resort, restaurant
- Golf — 9-hole, river views
- Historic house — Butler-Turpin
- Camping — full hookups
- River confluence — KY + Ohio
- Swimming pool — mini golf
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Carrollton, Carroll County, KY |
| Rivers | Kentucky + Ohio confluence |
| Lodge | Resort with restaurant |
| Golf | 9-hole river valley course |
| Camping | Full hookups + cottages |
| Managed By | Kentucky State Parks |
| Coordinates | 38.6833° N, 85.1667° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
General Butler SP — 791 acres overlooking the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers. Named for Civil War General William Orlando Butler. The park’s river bluffs, forest, and lake support bald eagles, great blue herons, and white-tailed deer.
Nearby Attractions
Carrollton — adjacent. Ohio River — at the park. Kentucky River — at the park.
Who was General Butler State Park named after?
General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky is named for General William Orlando Butler, a Mexican-American War hero and 1848 Democratic vice-presidential candidate from Carrollton. The park sits at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers and features a lodge with restaurant, campground with full hookups, hiking trails, the Butler-Turpin Historic House, nine-hole golf course, and swimming pool. Managed by Kentucky State Parks.
Last updated: May 2026
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Breaks Interstate State Park is a short drive away, and Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site is a short drive away.
