If you're planning a camping trip in Kentucky, you're sure to be pleased with the wide variety of Kentucky RV campsites available throughout the state. Whether you plan to tour Kentucky's many caves, visit horse country, or spend time on or near the numerous lakes and rivers, you'll be able to find a perfect camping spot. Outdoor recreation is very popular within Kentucky, and there are many lodging options for short and long term RV travelers. A few of the numerous RV campgrounds in Kentucky are detailed below.
Western Kentucky RV Campsites
Cadiz, KY
Prizer Point Marina and Resort in Cadiz offers more than 90 full hookup RV and tent camping on the shores of beautiful Lake Barkley. There are also log cabins, condos, and other accommodations on site, making it a perfect spot for RVers and non-RVers to vacation together. This family-owned campground is located midway between Nashville, TN and Paducah, KY. Prizer Point's amenities include:
- Bicycle rentals
- Boat rentals (fishing, kayak, paddle, pontoon, and ski)
- Boat slips
- Cable television
- Full service restaurant
- Game room
- Laundry facilities
- Marina
- Miniature golf course
- Supply and gift store
- Swimming pool
- Many other amenities
Eddyville
Holiday Hills Resort in Eddyville also overlooks Lake Barkley. There are more than 130 full hookup RV and tent camp sites in this scenic and convenient campground, located just a few miles off I-24 in Eddyville. Many of the campsites are directly on the banks of Lake Barkley, and the others are just a brief stroll away from the water. The resort also has several lodging options for non-RVers, including lakefront cabins and townhouses. Holiday Hills Resort's activities include:
- Beach
- Boat rental
- Game room
- High speed Internet access
- Outdoor sports facilities (basketball, badminton, horseshoes, volleyball, etc.)
- Picnic shelter
- Playground facilities
- Swimming pool
- Numerous additional activities
Southern Kentucky RV Camping
Shepherdsville
The Louisville South KOA in Shepherdsville is located just a few miles from downtown Louisville on the banks of Kentucky's Salt River. Full hookup RV sites are available, as are tent sites and camping cabins. This southern Kentucky campground is a perfect base for visiting Churchill Downs, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, the Jim Beam Distillery, and numerous other venues.
Campground attractions include:
- Boat launch
- Catfish pond for kids
- Convenience store
- Free wireless Internet access
- Game room with arcade games and pool tables
- Indoor hot tub
- Interactive dog park
- Miniature golf
- Nature trails
- Playground
- Many other amenities and activities
Burkesville
The Dale Hollow Lake State Park Resort is located on the heavily forested southern border of Kentucky. It features 145 campsites designed to accommodate recreational vehicles of all sizes. Several campsites are set aside for those traveling with horses. The resort is also home to a lodge and full meeting facilities.
Campground facilities include:
- Bathhouse
- Full service restaurant
- Golf course and pro shop
- Hiking trails
- Mountain biking trails
- Swimming pool
Eastern Kentucky
Fallsburg
RVers who choose to camp at Falls Campground in Fallsburg, KY will enjoy the scenic beauty of the falls for which the site is named. The facility features more than 60 RV campsites with full hookups, many of which have stunning views of the beautiful falls tumbling over sandstone rock formations. The facility also has five camping cabins and an efficiency apartment for travelers who don't have their own recreational vehicles.
Recreational facilities include:
- Basketball court
- Beach
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Playgrounds
- Volleyball field
Renfro Valley
The Renfro Valley KOA campground is located in Mount Vernon, KY, just off I-75. It sits in the Renfro Valley and is surrounded by the scenic hills for which Kentucky is famous. You can select from among more than 100 shaded and open field Kentucky RV campsites.The campground is less than a mile away from the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It is also located in the vicinity of Cumberland Gap National Park, the Colonel Harland Sanders Café and Museum, and the Rockcastle County Historical Cabins and Craft Village, and many other attractions.
Campground features include:
- Bicycle rentals
- Game room with foosball table, pinball machines, pool table, and arcade games
- Internet access
- Large outdoor kitchen for group cookouts
- Miniature golf
- Outdoor sports facilities (basketball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, volleyball, and more)
- Playground
- Swimming pool
Northern Kentucky
Brandenburg
Otter Creek Park Campground sits just south of Louisville, KY in Mead County. The park has a total of 250 Kentucky RV campsites on the grounds of a 2,600 acre park, 150 of which are outfitted with full hookups. The park also has a number of single family and group cabins.
Campground amenities include:
- Adventure and nature programs
- Astronomical observatory
- Biking trails
- Conference center
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Inner tube, kayak, and canoe rentals
- Nature center
- Snack bar
Salvisa
The Cummins Ferry Campground and Marina is located along the scenic Kentucky River in the heart of the state's famed bluegrass region. The campground has 100 full hookup pull through campsites located along the banks of the river.Campground features include:
- Bathhouse (heated and cooled)
- Boat rental (canoe, paddle, and pontoon boats)
- General store
- Horseshoe pits
- Laundry facilities
- Marina
- Playground
- Volleyball court
Camping in Kentucky
These are just a few of the many wonderful campgrounds located throughout the state of Kentucky. Information about additional campsites is available from the Kentucky Department of Tourism. No matter where you end up camping in the Bluegrass State, you're sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.
