Best Camping in Kentucky

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Kentucky, Carter County

00 :20 hrs
0.9 mi
14.615997 ft
Unknown

Carter Caves State Park is located in the forested hills of northeastern Kentucky and is home to 20 underground caves that provide unique and awesome sightseeing opportunities. The state park campground includes 3 separate sections; one for primitive tent camping only, one with electric and water hookups, and equestrian sites. All sites have picnic tables and fire pits. Additional amenities include restrooms, showers, a dump station, swimming pool, playground, and more. There are also a few bunkhouses located in the tent camping area that sleeps up to 8 people in on beds without mattresses. They have one light and electric outlets. Nightly rates are $18-$55 per night depending on site selected. Reservations are available but must be made at least a day before arrival.

2

Kentucky, Whitley County

00 :08 hrs
0.3 mi
8.1910095 ft
Unknown

This privately-owned camping resort is situated in the peaceful rolling hills and wooded countryside of southeastern Kentucky, just south of Laurel River Lake. The campground features a variety of accommodation options ranging from primitive tent sites to deluxe cabins. RV sites include full hookups and can accommodate units of all sizes. All sites have picnic tables and fire rings available. The campground offers extra amenities including restrooms, modern shower house, general store, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, cabin rentals and more. Nightly rates are $40 or $45 per night depending on amps for electric hookups. Reservations are available by phone or email request.

3

Kentucky, Laurel County

01 :17 hrs
3.2 mi
38.816986 ft
Unknown

Holly Bay Campground is situated on the western shoreline of Laurel River Lake and offers spacious wooded sites near the water. The campground features sites for tent, trailer, and RV camping. Site amenities include electric hookups, water, picnic tables, and fire pits. Additional campground amenities provided are restrooms, showers, boat ramp, and dump station. Reservations are available but must be made at least 3 days ahead of arrival and some are not site specific. Sites fees are $18-$30 per night.

4

Kentucky, Spencer County

00 :51 hrs
2.3 mi
15.039001 ft
Unknown

Taylorsville Lake State Park offers an excellent opportunity for recreation on both the water and the land. The lake is popular for fishing and boating and the surrounding countryside offers miles of riding trails for exploration. The state park campground features a variety of site options including primitive tent sites, electric hookup sites, and equestrian sites. Sites can accommodate equipment up to 67 feet in length. All sites have picnic tables and fire pits. Additional amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, boat ramp, playground, and more. Sites are $19-$35 per night depending on selection and can be reserved up until a day before arrival.

5

Kentucky, Scott County

00 :08 hrs
0.3 mi
7.3809814 ft
Unknown

Three Springs Campground is located just a mile off of the interstate in Corinth and offers comfortable and convenient campsites in the rural countryside. The campground is also just 10 miles from the Ark Encounter, a lifesize rebuild of the Ark. The campground offers a variety of site options ranging from primitive tent sites to RV sites with water and electric hookups. All sites include picnic tables and fire pits. Additional amenities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, dump station, and camp store. There is also a variety of rental cabins available as well. The cost per campsite or cabin will vary depending on site selected and time of stay. Contact the campground online or by phone for current rates and to make a reservation.

6

Kentucky, Whitley County

00 :09 hrs
0.4 mi
14.118988 ft
Unknown

Cumberland Falls State Park is home to a large scenic waterfall that is known as Niagra Falls of the South. The park, waterfall, and river offer excellent opportunities for recreation including sightseeing, hiking, paddling, and camping. The park features two campground areas. The Ridgeline Campground is located on the south side of Cumberland Falls Road and includes primitive tent sites and RV sites with electric and water hookups. All sites have picnic tables and fire rings. RV sites can accommodate units up to 28 feet max length. Additional park amenities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, laundry services, dump station, swimming pool, nature center, hiking trails, rentals cabins, camp store and more. Sites in the campground are $27-$33 per night depending on site selected and time of stay. Reservations are available online but must be made at least a day before arrival.

7

Kentucky, Greenup County

00 :43 hrs
2 mi
14.245987 ft
Unknown

This state park campground is situated just west of Greenbo Lake and offers peaceful shaded campsites in the area that offers recreational opportunities on both land and water. The campground features a variety of site options ranging from primitive sites for tent camping to full-service RV sites that can accommodate units up to 100 feet max length. Site amenities will vary but may include full or partial hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. Additional park amenities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, dump stations, mini golf and playgrounds. Reservations are available but must be made a day ahead of arrival. Nightly rates vary between $18-$43 per night depending on site selected and time of stay.

8

Kentucky, Grand Rivers

01 :01 hrs
2.8 mi
15.994003 ft
Unknown

Canal Campground is located on the banks of the canal that connects Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, offering scenic and convenient campsites with easy access to recreation on both lakes. The campground which sits on a peninsula includes over 100 campsites for tent, trailer, and RV camping. Sites are equipped with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. Some sites can accommodate units up to 99 feet in length. Campground amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, playground, boat ramp, and dump station. Sites are $18-$34 per night and can be reserved online up until 2 days before arrival.

9

Kentucky, Barren County

00 :31 hrs
1.3 mi
35.360992 ft
Unknown

Barren River State Park sits near the shoreline of Barren River Lake and is just 30 miles south of Mammoth Cave National Park. The state park campground features over 100 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs of all sizes. Sites include electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. There are a few tent-only sites available as well. Park amenities also include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, playground, store, boat ramp, and more. Reservations are available but only up until the day before arrival. Nightly rates vary between $20-$35 per night depending on site selected and time of stay.

10

Kentucky, Carrollton

00 :32 hrs
1.4 mi
13.794998 ft
Unknown

This state park sits on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers and offers peaceful and comfortable camping accommodations in northern Kentucky. The campground features 104 sites for tent, trailer, and RV camping. Sites can accommodate equipment up to 60 feet in length and are equipped with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. Additional park amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry, dump station, camp store, swimming pool and more. The campsites are $32-$39 per night depending on the time of stay. Reservations are available online but must be made at least a day ahead of arrival.

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