Top Five Things To Do
1. Hike the Butler Lake Trail to explore CCC structures and native aquatic wildlife.
2. View the Overlook at sunset to see the confluence of Ky and Oh rivers.
3. Overnight in a cottage, lodge room, or campsite.
4. Tour the Butler Turpin State Historic House.
5. Get involved in a Naturalist Program.

Lodging & Camping
The hilltop Butler Lodge is an attraction within itself. Listen to the piano and admire the Ohio River valley view. Each of the 53 rooms features a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or hillside. This hilltop resort is the essence of river town charm, featuring the warm glow of polished brass and rich woodwork. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11 a.m., local time. Standard lodge rooms and cottages are available for guests with pets (there is a fee). No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage. Other Butler State Resort Park lodging options include 24 one, two and three-bedroom cottages.

The campground offers more than 100 campsites with utility hookups and grills. Showers and rest rooms are available at two central service buildings and one laundry facility is available. Check out by 1 p.m. Open year-round. Please call to reserve a site during the winter months.

Butler-Turpin State Historic House
General Butler State Resort Park preserves the Butler-Turpin Historic home built in 1859. The house is a brick federal-style residence with eight large rooms and two wide halls, with a third floor attic and spacious basement area. The home has many period pieces as well as family heirlooms. Attached to the house is the outdoor kitchen. To tour the historic home, purchase tickets at the lodge front desk at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Your tour guide will meet you at the house.