General Butler State Resort Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Butler State Resort Park
General Butler State Resort Park
General Butler State Resort Park Location in Kentucky
Location	Carroll, Kentucky, United States
Area	791 acres (320 ha)
Elevation	705 ft (215 m)
Established	1931
Governing body	Kentucky Department of Parks
Website	General Butler State Resort Park

General Butler State Resort Park is a fun place to visit in Carrollton, Kentucky. It's a special state park where you can stay and enjoy nature. The park is named after a brave soldier, General William Orlando Butler. He fought in two important wars: the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War.

This park covers a big area, about 791 acres! It has a lodge where you can sleep, cozy cabins, and even a campground if you like to camp under the stars. You can go fishing or canoeing on Butler Lake, or explore the many trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Butler-Turpin Historic House

Inside the park, you'll find the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. It's like stepping back in time! This house was built in 1859. It has a special design called Greek Revival, which means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples.

• What's Inside: The house is now a historic house museum. It's filled with furniture and items that belonged to the Butler family. You can even see old family papers!
• Explore the Grounds: Outside, you can walk around the beautiful grounds and visit the family cemetery.
• Take a Tour: If you visit between April and mid-November, you can take a guided tour to learn all about the house and the family who lived there.

Fun Things to Do at the Park

General Butler State Resort Park offers lots of activities for everyone!

Places to Stay

• The Lodge: The park has a lodge with 53 rooms. It even has a swimming pool, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
• Cottages: If you want more privacy, you can rent one of the park's cozy cottages.
• Campground: For those who love the outdoors, there's a campground with 111 spots for tents or RVs.

Outdoor Adventures

• Trails: There are more than five miles of trails. You can go hiking to explore nature or try mountain biking for an exciting ride.
• Butler Lake: This 30-acre lake is a great spot for fishing. You can also rent a paddle boat and glide across the water.

A Look Back: Ski Butler!

Did you know this park used to have a ski area? It was called Ski Butler! It opened in 1981, but it closed down in the winter of 1997–98. Now, it's just a memory, but it shows how the park has changed over the years.