Kentucky Department of Parks

Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus-Belmont State Park Columbus, often called the "Gibraltar of the West" by the Confederates, was considered by them the key to their defense of the upper Mississippi River valley.

Maps & Directions

The park is located 36 miles southwest of Paducah on KY 58 and KY 123/80. Here is an area map.

Google Maps

Directions and Maps: Google Directions
Google Earth: Google Earth application download.  Required to view Parks Google Earth Map.

Facility Maps

Facility Map (pdf file)
Campground Map (pdf file)

Interactive Map

Explore Columbus-Belmont State Park with our interactive GIS map on the Kentucky Geography Network!

Contact Information

Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Road
Columbus, KY 42032-0009
Telephone: 270-677-2327
Park Manager: Cindy Lynch