Camping season opens this weekend at Kentucky state parks

Kentucky State Parks will kick off the camping season on Friday at 20 campgrounds across the state, but Kenlake campground will remain closed.

Kenlake is one of seven state campgrounds that are undergoing $23 million in renovations and upgrades. They'll open later in the season with new bathhouses, improved electric and sewage lines, bigger camper pads and other amenities. 

Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley and Pennyrile Forest in western Kentucky will open on schedule Friday. 

All state park campgrounds have water and electric services with dump stations or sewer hookups and bathhouses, along with picnic tables and fire rings at each improved site. Primitive sites are also available.

State Park campgrounds will remain open through mid-November, and a few sites will remain open during the winter months. April 24-25 is the annual Camper Appreciation Weekend, when campers can receive a promotional discount of two nights for the price of one.

To learn more about camping at Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov .