Campgrounds in Kentucky
Kentucky has 74 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 4 free camping spots in Kentucky. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 2 group campgrounds in Kentucky.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 33 are free.
Top campgrounds in Kentucky
- Cumberland Falls State Park — KY - Corbin · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- Red River Gorge - Daniel Boone NF — KY - Slade · $15/night · Vistas 7.5
- Lake Cumberland State Park — Lake Cumberland State Park · Vistas 7
- Laurel River Lake — Laurel River Lake · Vistas 6.8
- MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND — MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.8
- London Ranger District — London Ranger District · Vistas 6.7
- SMITH RIDGE — SMITH RIDGE · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.7
- BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND — BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.6
- Alum Ford Campground — Alum Ford Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Paintsville Lake State Park — Paintsville Lake State Park · Vistas 6.5
- Bear Creek Campground - KY — Bear Creek Campground - KY · Vistas 6.5
- Wolf River Marina — Wolf River Marina · Vistas 6.4
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND — TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.4
- AXTEL — AXTEL · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.3
- MAMMOTH PICNIC SHELTERS — MAMMOTH PICNIC SHELTERS · Vistas 6.3
- Green River Lake State Park — Green River Lake State Park · Vistas 6.2
- FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS — FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS · Vistas 6.2
- KENDALL CAMPGROUND — KENDALL CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.1
- German Campground — German Campground · Vistas 6.1
- NORTH FORK (KY) — NORTH FORK (KY) · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.1
- Irishman Creek — Irishman Creek · Vistas 6.1
- EUREKA — EUREKA · Vistas 6
- Conley Bottom Resort — Conley Bottom Resort · Vistas 6
- BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND — BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6
- HURRICANE CREEK — HURRICANE CREEK · Vistas 6
- Bell Farm Horse Camp — Bell Farm Horse Camp · Vistas 6
- MAPLE SPRINGS — MAPLE SPRINGS · Free · Vistas 6
- WAITSBORO CAMPGROUND — WAITSBORO CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- Cumberland District — Cumberland District · Vistas 6
- TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND — TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- Pulaski County Park — Pulaski County Park · Vistas 6
- Sulphur Creek Marina — Sulphur Creek Marina · Vistas 6
- CUMBERLAND POINT CAMPGROUND — CUMBERLAND POINT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- General Burnside Island State Park — General Burnside Island State Park · Vistas 6
- LITTCARR CAMPGROUND — LITTCARR CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- Dale Hollow Lake State Park — Dale Hollow Lake State Park · Vistas 6
- DEWEY LAKE SHELTER — DEWEY LAKE SHELTER · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- GROVE — GROVE · Vistas 6
- Jenny Wiley State Park — Jenny Wiley State Park · Vistas 6
- CAVE CREEK — CAVE CREEK · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
Open the interactive Kentucky camping map on Camphive to browse all 74 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Kentucky camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Kentucky?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Kentucky are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Kentucky's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Kentucky require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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