Quick Summary:
- Kentucky camping enthusiasts are fortunate to have access to many really well equipped campgrounds, most of which are situated in beautiful river or lake-side locations.
- The vast majority of the popular campgrounds are dotted around Kentucky’s many State Parks and most of them offer serviced campsites with full or partial hook-up for RV’s and trailers as well as primitive tent sites for those wanting a more rustic adventure.
- On-site activities range from caving to horseback riding and almost all offer hiking trails.
- If you are traveling with children you can choose resort-style campgrounds which offer many extra activities including tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball and outdoor swimming pools.
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Axtel Campground, Rough River Lake
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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
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Carr Creek State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Kentucky
Columbus Belmont State Park
Cumberland Falls State Park
Daniel Boone National Forest
Elkhorn Campground
Falls Creek Cabins and Campground
Green River Lake State Park
Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Kentucky River Campground
Koomer Ridge Campground
My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground
Natural Bridge State Resort Park Campground
Nolin Lake State Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Rock Cabin Camping
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park Campground
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