6614 Danville Road Loop 2, Nicholasville, KY 40356Map
Phone859-881-5716
What travelers say:
More
See all 7 photos
Recommendations Near Camp Nelson National Monument
Camp Nelson National Monument Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
Write a Review
Trip.com
(67 Reviews)TripAdvisor
67 Reviews
Raintree_Thailand
Unusual Civil War historical camp!
Camp Nelson is one of the newest national monuments designated. It has an unusual history as a depot and recruiting camp for the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time of the war there was over...
Camp Nelson was once a large Civil War depot. It served multiple functions at the same time, including training and recruitment of soldiers. We started out at the visitor center. There is a short fil...
Visit started at the museum and a visit with Park Ranger Sarah at the information desk, she is knowledgeable and friendly. Can’t say enough about her Grounds are very well kept, such a peaceful place ...
Great historical location overlooked by most. While the National Cemetery is the focus of many, take time to learn about the Union Civil war camp and its population. Great museum and very helpful int...
This National Park Service area is in a scenic area near the Kentucky River. Lot of history in the park. A 17-minute video does a good job of explaining the history of the camp. Nice little gem in Jes...
Unusual Civil War historical camp!
Camp Nelson is one of the newest national monuments designated. It has an unusual history as a depot and recruiting camp for the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time of the war there was over...
Camp Nelson
Camp Nelson was once a large Civil War depot. It served multiple functions at the same time, including training and recruitment of soldiers. We started out at the visitor center. There is a short fil...
Very peaceful place
Visit started at the museum and a visit with Park Ranger Sarah at the information desk, she is knowledgeable and friendly. Can’t say enough about her Grounds are very well kept, such a peaceful place ...
Visit the Camp as well as the Cemetery.
Great historical location overlooked by most. While the National Cemetery is the focus of many, take time to learn about the Union Civil war camp and its population. Great museum and very helpful int...
Historical account of Civil War
This National Park Service area is in a scenic area near the Kentucky River. Lot of history in the park. A 17-minute video does a good job of explaining the history of the camp. Nice little gem in Jes...