Columbus-Belmont State Park
Columbus-Belmont State Park, on the shores of the Mississippi River in Hickman County, near Columbus, Kentucky, is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War. It dates from 1934. Worth the trip, Fort Defiance is 15 mi off.
A museum, 1 mi northwest of Columbus
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Charleston, 16 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1934
Columbus-Belmont State Park dates from 1934. About ↓
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Columbus-Belmont State Park
Columbus-Belmont State Park, on the shores of the Mississippi River in Hickman County, near Columbus, Kentucky, is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War. The site was considered by both North and South to be strategically significant in gaining and keeping control of the Mississippi River. It commemorates military actions in Columbus, Kentucky, and across the river in Belmont, Missouri.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1934
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Towns to stay in near Columbus-Belmont State Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Charleston (8) and Union City (12).
Columbus
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
144 people
1 mi southeast of Columbus-Belmont
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Columbus-Belmont | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 mi southeast | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 144 | $59K | — |
| Charleston | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,731 | $124K | D |
| Union City | 24 mi south | 35 min | 12 8 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 10,814 | $146K | D |
| Miner | 26 mi west | 40 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 motel · 3 RV parks | 894 | $132K | — |
| Wickliffe | 14 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 647 | $68K | — |
| Clinton | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,177 | $67K | A |
| East Prairie | 15 mi west | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 2,841 | $68K | B |
| Mayfield | 26 mi east | 40 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,851 | $113K | C |
Getting there
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Make a day of it near Columbus-Belmont
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217 mi MuseumMagnolia Manor323 mi MuseumDiscovery Park of America
40 mi Ancient siteKincaid Mounds State Historic SitePhoto credits
Reelfoot Lake: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Shawnee National Forest: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Magnolia Manor: MuZemike, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you visit Columbus-Belmont
What town is Columbus-Belmont State Park near?
Columbus, KY, about 1 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Columbus-Belmont State Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–82°.
What is the closest airport to Columbus-Belmont State Park?
Barkley Regional (PAH), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 129 miles.
Where should I stay near Columbus-Belmont State Park?
Charleston (16 mi, 8 places to stay), Union City (24 mi, 12 places to stay) and Miner (26 mi, 13 places to stay).
Advice from Columbus
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