Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
3380 Beaver Rd, Union, KY 41091
813 acres · 4.5 miles of trails
In Union's Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, leashed dogs hike 4.5 miles of trails and view the bison herd. The site provides shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Explore fossil exhibits too.
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- Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Union, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.8869, -84.7517
- Size
- 813 acres
- Trail miles
- 4.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,010 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,010 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 813 acres of room
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Dog policy
"Birthplace of American Paleontology" — mastodon fossils. Leashed dogs on 4.5 miles of trails + bison herd viewing.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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