Hartford, Kentucky is a small town in Ohio County located 22 miles southeast of Owensboro on Route 231. Overlooking the banks of the Rough River, Hartford is a popular canoeing destination and home to the Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum. Annual festivals include the Ohio County Fair and the Habitat Fall Festival in September, and the Ace Folklife Festival in May.Accommodations for visitors in town are nonexistent. Visitors must travel to the neighboring town of Beaver Dam or further to larger centers such as Owensboro or Bowling Green.
Located in Beaver Dam, a few miles south of Hartford on Route 231, the Beaver Dam Inn is a Magnusson Hotel affiliate close to restaurants, shopping, golf and museums. The region is served by the Muhlenburg County Airport and the Ohio County Hospital.Rooms are available with single or double beds. Amenities include continental breakfast, free parking, laundry, wireless internet and an outdoor pool.
Beaver Dam Inn
1750 US Hwy 231 South
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
877-747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
The Eagle Inn is located 3 minutes south of Hartford on Route 231 with nearby access to Highway 62 East. Twenty-four rooms are available on a single floor offering free parking and wireless internet. There are no dining facilities on site but nearby restaurants include Hardees and KFC.
The Eagle Inn is close to a number of seasonal music venues including the Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival and the Old Barn Bluegrass Jamboree. (See References 2)
Eagle Inn
1080 North Main Street
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
877-747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
An alternative solution to Hartford's lack of hotel accomodation can be found at the Ohio County Park and RV Campground. Less than 5 miles east on Route 69, the site offers tenting and full-service RV hookups on 500 acres. Daily or weekly rates include restrooms and showers, with recreational facilities, horseback and hiking trails.
Ohio County Park and RV Campground
KY 69 North
Hartford, KY 42347
270-298-4466
ohiocounty.ky.gov/departments/park
