Kentucky campgrounds and permits
89 facilities, 61 of which we can watch for cancellations.
21c Museum Hotel Lexington by MGalleryFacility · not watchableThe origins of the historic 21c Museum Hotel Lexington by MGallery date back to the early 1900s, when the preeminent Fayette National Bank constructed for…
Alum Ford CampgroundCampground · 6 sitesOverview Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700.
AxtelCampground · 153 sitesOverview Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
Bailey's Point Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview This shelter is adjacent to Bailey's Point Campground at Barren River Lake. Nearby Attractions Bailey's Point Campground
Baileys PointCampground · 215 sitesOverview Bailey's Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake.
Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview This shelter is adjacent to the Outlet Works below Barren River Lake Dam and Tailwater Campground.
- Beaver Creek WildernessFacility · not watchable
View Guide with Map Towering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are some of the special features that led to the designation of this…
- Bee Rock Boat RampFacility · not watchable
In March 2019 a record flood devastated the campground, boat ramp, and trails in this area.
- Bell Farm Horse CampFacility · not watchable
View Guide and Map Bell Farm Horse Camp, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is a popular place for wagontrain riders who come to…
Big Oak Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested…
Blue Heron Interpretive CenterFacility · not watchableExhibits The Blue Heron Mining Community can be visited at any time to view historic structures and listen to audio programs.
Boat Gunnel Group CampgroundCampground · 1 sitesOverview Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Cave Run Lake.
Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea CollegeFacility · not watchableThe Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College, built in 1909 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1994 was listed in the National Register of Historic…
Buckhorn CampgroundCampground · 37 sitesOverview Buckhorn Campground on Buckhorn Lake, provides the perfect outdoor escape in eastern Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau.
CadizCampground · 1 sitesOverview Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky.
CanalCampground · 115 sitesOverview Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the…
Carr Creek Lake SheltersCampground · 8 sitesOverview Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S.
Cave CreekCampground · 64 sitesOverview Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
Cave Run Dam TailwaterCampground · 2 sitesOverview The Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Cave Run Lake Dam. Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky and is almost…
- Claylick Boat RampFacility · not watchable
Claylick Boat Ramp is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. Cave Run Lake is nestled among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky.
- Clifty WildernessFacility · not watchable
Clifty Wilderness offers natural beauty and quiet solitude. This 12,646-acre area has more than 20 miles of trail that take hikers through stream valleys with…
Confluence Recreation AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Shelter Hemlock located in Conflunce, KY near Buckhorn Lake and Trace Branch Campground.
Craigs Creek Group AreaCampground · 4 sitesOverview Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
- Cumberland DistrictFacility · not watchable
As the northernmost district of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Cumberland Ranger District includes the scenic Cave Run Lake and Red River Gorge…
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor CenterFacility · not watchableThe Visitor Center features exhibits, a gift shop, and a short park film. See a Civil War-era cannon, explore the garden and picnic areas, and enjoy the…
Cumberland Point CampgroundCampground · 31 sitesOverview Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.
Daniel Boone Visitor Information StationVisitor Center · not watchableThe Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station is your go-to spot for park information.
Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline SitesCampground · 12 sitesOverview The Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites is a primitive campground and the only U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground at Dewey Lake.
Dewey Lake ShelterCampground · 4 sitesOverview Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky.
Dog Creek (Ky)Campground · 68 sitesOverview Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky.
Dog Creek Day Use (KY)Campground · 1 sitesOverview Dog Creek Day Use area is located adjacent to Dog Creek Campground on Nolin River Lake.
EurekaCampground · 27 sitesOverview Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife.
Fall Creek CampgroundCampground · 11 sitesOverview Fall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern…
Fishing Creek CampgroundCampground · 46 sitesOverview Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky.
- Fishing PointFacility · not watchable
Fishing Point is a popular fishing area is located off of Forest Service Road 611B near the Laurel River Lake dam. A paved trail along the lake provides…
Fishtrap Lake SheltersCampground · 4 sitesOverview Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking.
- Goodwater OHV Route #504Facility · not watchable
Goodwater OHV Route #540 is suitable for all-terrain vehicles less than 50" in width.
Grayson Lake Damsite SheltersCampground · 4 sitesOverview Grayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake.
GroveCampground · 54 sitesOverview Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest.
Holly BayCampground · 70 sitesOverview Holly Bay, located two miles north of the Laurel River Dam, sits on the west side of Laurel River Lake.
Holmes BendCampground · 125 sitesOverview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River…
Houchin Ferry CampgroundCampground · 12 sitesOverview This lush campground is located 15 miles from the park's Visitor Center, along the south bank of the Green River.
Hurricane CreekCampground · 51 sitesOverview Hurricane Creek Campground sits along the beautiful Lake Barkley, providing plenty of fresh air and recreation opportunities.
Kendall CampgroundCampground · 114 sitesOverview Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland.
- Keno Shooting RangeFacility · not watchable
Keno Shooting Range, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, features a 25-yard pistol range and a 50-yard and 100-yard rifle range.
- Lake Cumberland - StearnsFacility · not watchable
The Cumberland River, which creates Lake Cumberland, flows through the Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake is a long serpentine body of water that covers…
Laurel BranchCampground · 62 sitesOverview Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
- Laurel River LakeFacility · not watchable
Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore.
Laurel River Lake Picnic AreaCampground · 2 sitesOverview Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake.
Leatherwood Recreation AreaCampground · 1 sitesOverview Shelter Leatherwood located on Buckhorn Lake Recreation Shelter Leatherwood, Fishing Peer, Facilities Vault Toilets Natural Features Buckhorn Lake…
LintonCampground · 1 sitesOverview Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife.
Littcarr CampgroundCampground · 45 sitesOverview Littcarr Campground is located on the shores of Carr Creek Lake in southeastern Kentucky's mountainous region.
- London Ranger DistrictFacility · not watchable
The London Ranger District provides some of Kentucky's best outdoor recreation opportunities. Laurel River Lake is among favorite attractions.
- Long Bend Fishing SiteFacility · not watchable
Long Bend is a fishing site located on Laurel River Lake. Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water…
Mammoth Cave Backcountry CampingCampground · 94 sitesOverview Mammoth Cave National Park spans 52,830 acres in south-central Kentucky, preserving the diverse geological, biological, and historical features of the…
Mammoth Cave CampgroundCampground · 108 sitesOverview Please review "Need to Know" for the campground and additional "Need to Know" information for individual sites.
Mammoth Cave National Park ToursTicketsOverview: Explore up to ten miles of the incredible Mammoth Cave! With more than 400 miles (644 km) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's…
Mammoth Cave Visitor CenterFacility · not watchableThe park visitor center is the central point for visitors to orient themselves to what lies both above and below the surface at Mammoth Cave.
Mammoth Picnic SheltersCampground · 2 sitesOverview There are two shelters available at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area for visitor use, two of which can be reserved. Shelter G-1 in Picnic Area is an…
Maple SpringsCampground · 7 sitesOverview Click See More at the bottom of this overview and review the "Need to Know" section of the campground.
- Mill Creek Wildlife Management AreaFacility · not watchable
Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area is cooperatively managed with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to promote and sustain native wildlife…
Mill Springs Mill ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview Mill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland,…
MoutardierCampground · 164 sitesOverview Moutardier Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky.
Moutardier Day UseCampground · 1 sitesOverview Moutardier Day Use area is located adjacent to Moutardier Campground and Moutardier Marina on Nolin River Lake.
North Fork (Ky)Campground · 81 sitesOverview North Fork Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
Old KuttawaCampground · 3 sitesOverview Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake.
Pikes RidgeCampground · 60 sites · not watchableOverview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River…
Port Oliver Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview This shelter is located above the dam, near the ampitheater and the Twisted Oliver multi-use hike & mt. bike trail.
Quarry Road Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview This shelter is adjacent to Barren River Lake and Quarry Road Beach with a beautiful view of the Dam.
- Redbird Wildlife Management AreaFacility · not watchable
Redbird Wildlife Management Area was created through a cooperative effort between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the USDA Forest Service.
S-Tree CampgroundCampground · 20 sitesOverview S-Tree Campground sits on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek near McKee in Jackson County, KY.
Satterly Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested…
Smith RidgeCampground · 79 sitesOverview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River…
TailwaterCampground · 49 sitesOverview The Tailwater Campground offers 48-sites located along the Barren River, just below the dam.
Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake)Campground · 1 sitesOverview Tailwater Day Use area is located on the Nolin River below Nolin River Lake Dam and Spillway.
Tailwater Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located within the Tailwater Recreation Area.
The Brown HotelFacility · not watchableThe Brown Hotel, built in 1923 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The NarrowsCampground · 90 sitesOverview The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers.
The Narrows Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview The Narrows Picnic Shelter is on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers.
The Seelbach Hilton LouisvilleFacility · not watchableOne of the grandest luxury hotels in Kentucky, The Seelbach Hilton Louisville is located in the heart of downtown Louisville’s business and entertainment…
Trace Branch CampgroundCampground · 29 sitesOverview The Trace Branch Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake, is a great launchpad for outdoor activities in Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau.
Twin Knobs CampgroundCampground · 202 sitesOverview Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area.
Visitor Center Picnic ShelterCampground · 1 sitesOverview The Visitor Center Picnic Shelter is located within the Visitor Center Day Use Area. Recreation With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an…
Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln BirthplaceFacility · not watchableThe Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible, a 15 minute…
Waitsboro CampgroundCampground · 22 sitesOverview Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.
WaxCampground · 107 sites · not watchableOverview Wax Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky.
- Whitman Branch Shooting RangeFacility · not watchable
Whitman Branch Shooting Range is located on London Ranger District. It features has 5 shooting benches with 2 lanes at 100 yards, 1 lane at 50 yards, and 2…
Wolf Creek National Fish HatcheryFacility · not watchableEstablished in 1975, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery produces rainbow, brown and brook trout for mitigation stocking into 120 public waters in Kentucky,…
Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.Campground · 163 sitesOverview Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families.
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