Campgrounds in Kentucky

Explore 199 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across Kentucky.

199 campgrounds68 National Park Campgrounds51 Private Campgrounds29 State Park Campgrounds

Best Camping in Kentucky

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in Kentucky

A truck is parked in the middle of a forest

Fishing Creek Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a park with a bench and a sign

Holmes Bend

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Arid landscape with rolling hills and blue sky

Smith Ridge

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Rustic wooden shelter with green roof in autumn forest

Dewey Lake Shelter

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

Holly Bay

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundWater & ElectricBeginner Friendly
Deck overlooks lush green hills under a blue sky.

Waitsboro Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Forest and meadow landscape

Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Lush green rice field with palm trees and huts.

Buckhorn Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Lush green rice field with palm trees and huts.

Axtel

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Tents set up in a field with mountains at sunrise.

Littcarr Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a camper parked in a field next to a truck

Canal

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a herd of sheep standing on top of a lush green hillside

Laurel Branch

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Twin Knobs Campground

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Columbus-Belmont State Park

Kentucky · ~1 mi from Columbus

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~1 mi from Gilbertsville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Kentucky · ~1 mi from Bardstown

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~1 mi from Slade

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Grove

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Carr Creek State Park

Kentucky · ~1 mi from Sassafras

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Grayson Lake State Park

Kentucky · ~2 mi from Hitchins

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~2 mi from Auxier

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park

Kentucky · ~2 mi from Lily

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Yatesville Lake State Park

Kentucky · ~2 mi from Louisa

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Russell Springs

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Taylorsville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

John James Audubon State Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Henderson

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Falls Of Rough

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
A scenic overlook with a stone structure.

Pikes Ridge

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Olive Hill

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Kincaid Lake State Park

Kentucky · ~3 mi from Manchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~4 mi from Greenup

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Lake Malone State Park

Kentucky · ~4 mi from Dunmor

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Kentucky · ~4 mi from Union

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

General Butler State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~4 mi from Vevay

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Nolin Lake State Park

Kentucky · ~4 mi from Bee Spring

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a stone structure in the middle of a field

Eureka

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a river with rocks and trees

Kendall Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
green and orange trees near river during daytime

North Fork (Ky)

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~5 mi from Cadiz

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~5 mi from Parkers Lake

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky · ~6 mi from Georgetown

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a couple people sitting in a grassy area with trees around them

Moutardier

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~6 mi from Lucas

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Kenlake State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~6 mi from Hardin

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~6 mi from Ewing

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~7 mi from Saint Charles

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Fort Boonesborough State Park

Kentucky · ~8 mi from Winchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

Kentucky · ~8 mi from Hestand

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a park with a bench and a sign

Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
a tent in the middle of a forest

Cave Creek

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a group of picnic tables sitting in the middle of a park

Satterly Picnic Shelter

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundModerate
yellow and black No Camping Here metal signage

Dog Creek (Ky)

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Waterfall in national park

WAX

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
a river with rocks and trees

Hurricane Creek

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
purple flowers on brown field during daytime

Baileys Point

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundModerate
An aerial view of a winding road in the mountains

The Narrows

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundModerate
A view of a lake through some trees

Trace Branch Campground

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a grassy field with a mountain in the background

Tailwater

Kentucky

National Park CampgroundModerate
Lush green forest path

Craigs Creek Group Area

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest and meadow landscape

Blue Heron Campground

Kentucky

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner FriendlyFree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 199 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include national park campgrounds, private campgrounds, state park campgrounds, private rv parks, federal campgrounds.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in Kentucky?

Yes! Many campgrounds in Kentucky offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in Kentucky?

Kentucky has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.