General Butler State Resort Park

General Butler State Resort Park is a public recreation area adjoining the city of Carrollton in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States. The state park is named for General William O. Butler, a soldier in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War.^[2][3] The 791-acre (320 ha) park features a lodge, cabins and campground, fishing and canoeing on Butler Lake, trails for hiking and mountain biking.^[4]

General Butler State Resort Park
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Type	Kentucky state park
Location	Carroll County, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates	38°40′14″N 85°09′15″W
Area	791 acres (320 ha)[1]
Elevation	705 ft (215 m)
Established	1931[2]
Administered by	Kentucky Department of Parks
Website	Official website

Butler-Turpin State Historic House

The Butler-Turpin State Historic House, also known as the Butler House, is located in the park and is open for guided tours as a historic house museum. The home was built in 1859 in the Greek Revival style.^[5][6] It contains original furniture and original documents and other family objects. The grounds and family cemetery are also open.

Activities and amenities

• Accommodations: The park has a 53-room lodge with swimming pool, cottages, and a 111-site campground.
• Trails: More than five miles of trails are offered for hiking and mountain biking.
• Fishing and paddle-boating are available on 30-acre Butler Lake.
• Ski area: The park formerly hosted a ski area, Ski Butler!, which opened in 1981 and closed during the winter of 1997–98.^[7]