State Park · Kentucky

Blue Licks Battlefield State Park

Location: Nicholas County, Kentucky
Nearest town: 7.5 miles south of Mount Olivet
Type: State Park

About Blue Licks Battlefield State Park

A monument here marks the ground where the Battle of Blue Licks was fought on August 19, 1782, an engagement counted as the last battle of the American Revolutionary War. The park covers 148 acres spanning Nicholas and Robertson counties and preserves the site of that fight for visitors to walk today.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Blue Licks Battlefield State Park is in Nicholas County, Kentucky, 7.5 miles south of Mount Olivet. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.