National monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Jessamine County, Kentucky. There is no entrance fee. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for Camp Nelson National Monument on the managing agency's own page.

Camp Nelson National Monument map

Camp Nelson National Monument boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

This unit's own agency alerts list no fire restriction as of Oct. 5, 2026. We do not check a statewide fire-order feed for KY, so that is not a statement that no order exists, and not a green light for a fire. Check with the land manager and your county before you light anything.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Yes. Camp Nelson National Monument has no entrance fee.
: Camp Nelson National Monument is open from sunrise to sunset.
: Pets are allowed in Camp Nelson National Monument.

Fees, passes, and hours

Camp Nelson National Monument has no entrance fee.

Camp Nelson National Monument is open from sunrise to sunset.

Sources: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30; nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.

Pets

Pets are allowed in Camp Nelson National Monument.

Source: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.

Getting there

Nearest town: High Bridge, 6.6 miles

Source: www2.census.gov, checked 2026-09-30.

What to see

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