Department of Parks
New Pet Policy at Kentucky State Parks

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Department of Parks has initiated a new “pet-friendly” policy at its 17 state resort parks.

The new policy allows pet owners to bring pets into their lodge rooms that have been designated for pets. Pet owners will pay a $25 fee for each reservation. A limited number of rooms will be available for pets at each park.

Upon check in, guests who chose a pet-friendly room will receive a copy of the park pet policy and will be required to sign a waiver form verifying that they will comply with the policy. Guests who bring a pet into a non-pet friendly accommodation will be subject to an additional room charge of $25 per stay and a $100 extra cleaning fee.

Pets are not allowed in state park cottages. Pets may be brought into state park campgrounds as long as they are on a leash.

The Kentucky State Parks have 17 resort parks – all featuring a lodge and restaurant. Most resorts also have cottages, campgrounds and other features such as hiking trails, tennis courts, marinas and seasonal recreational programming.

For more information and to make reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 51 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our website at http://www.parks.ky.gov