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1. Axtel Campground, Rough River Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Baileys Point ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

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4. Camp on the Kentucky

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5. Carr Creek State Park

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6. Carter Caves State Resort Park, Kentucky

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7. Columbus Belmont State Park

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8. Cumberland Falls State Park

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9. Daniel Boone National Forest

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10. Elkhorn Campground

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11. Falls Creek Cabins and Campground

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12. Green River Lake State Park

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13. Kentucky Horse Park Campground

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14. Kentucky River Campground

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15. Koomer Ridge Campground

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16. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground

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17. Natural Bridge State Resort Park Campground

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18. Nolin Lake State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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20. Rock Cabin Camping

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21. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

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22. Mammoth Cave National Park Campground

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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