Union, Kentucky, captivates with Big Bone Lick State Park, the prehistoric fossil bed where Lewis and Clark dug for mammoth bones in 1803. Four RV parks offer sites from $28 nightly, perfect bases for hiking salt licks and exploring Boone County's woods. Camp here to blend history, nature trails, and quick drives to Cincinnati's buzz.
Union hugs Boone County amid rolling hills and hidden lakes. Big Bone Lick State Park anchors the area; visitors trek bison paths, inspect bone exhibits in the nature center, or fish Bullock Pen Lake ten minutes north. Annual reenactments and wildflower hikes draw crowds each spring. The town hosts the Union Independence Day parade down Main Street, fireworks exploding over Florence Mall fields.
Big Bone Lick State Park suits families; showers, 50-amp hookups, a playground, and $32 to $35 nightly rates keep kids happy. Mimsey's Mayhem draws pet owners at $28 flat, with campfires crackling under starry skies. Away at Green Hill fits luxury seekers or groups, pet-friendly sites and campfires at $35 to $120 nightly.
Union, Kentucky, stands out for Big Bone Lick State Park, source of Ice Age mammoth fossils collected by Lewis and Clark. Trails wind past salt licks where animals gathered 12,000 years ago. The museum displays bones and tools; families hike three-mile loops or join summer bison tours. Proximity to Cincinnati adds pro sports and riverboats.
RV parks near Union include Big Bone Lick State Park, Mimsey's Mayhem, and Away at Green Hill. Big Bone Lick offers showers and 50-amp hookups right at the historic site. Mimsey's and Away at Green Hill sit minutes away, both pet-friendly with campfire spots.
Yes, Mimsey's Mayhem and Away at Green Hill welcome pets at their Union-area sites. Mimsey's charges $28 nightly and permits campfires for evening walks with dogs. Away at Green Hill spans $35 to $120, offering space for larger pets amid green hills.
