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Kentucky Campgrounds

161 campgrounds in Kentucky, 86 with full hookups. Check open sites for your dates, then book with the park.

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Search 8,900+ campgrounds across 50+ booking sites, with live availability

Right now: 381 campsites open this weekend in Kentucky at 24 of the 53 campgrounds we checked.Availability read Nov 8, 7:30 AM ET

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  • Recreation.gov
  • Michigan DNR
  • & 43 more
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Available this weekend in Kentucky

Nov 13 – Nov 15 · open every night of the stay.

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State parks

State park campgrounds in Kentucky

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Carr Creek State ParkViccoBig Bone Lick State Historic SiteUnionTaylorsville Lake State ParkTaylorsvillePaintsville Lake State ParkStaffordsvilleNatural Bridge State Resort ParkSladeFort Boonesborough State ParkRichmondJenny Wiley State Resort ParkPrestonsburgGrayson Lake State ParkOlive Hill
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How it works

Find it here. Book it with the park.

  1. Find open sitesSearch by place and dates; we check each provider's calendar for your whole stay.
  2. Check the fitHookups, amps, rig length and pull-through come from each park's own listing. When a listing doesn't say, we leave it blank.
  3. Book with the providerCampspot, Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica, KOA and state park systems: you complete each reservation on their site.

A few good questions

How many campgrounds are in Kentucky?

We list 161 campgrounds in Kentucky, most of them around Cave City (5), Eddyville (5) and Brownsville (4).

Which Kentucky campgrounds have full hookups?

86 parks list water, electric and sewer at the site, and 83 list 50-amp service. Turn on the Full hookups filter in search to see them.

Where can I take a big rig in Kentucky?

136 parks list sites of 40 ft or longer (the longest listed is 100 ft), and 90 list pull-through sites. Lengths come from each park's listing; check the site length when you book.

Are there state park and federal campgrounds in Kentucky?

Yes. 63 of the Kentucky campgrounds here book through Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica or the state park reservation system.

How much does an campground cost in Kentucky?

Among the 88 Kentucky parks that list a nightly rate, the middle starting price is about $30 a night. Rates change by date and site; the park's own site has the final price.

Which Kentucky campgrounds get the best reviews?

By guest rating and number of reviews (3+ reviews): Canal, Kendall Campground and Wilderness Road Campground.

Why we're different

The most campgrounds in one place

8,900+ public, private and glamping campgrounds from 50+ booking sites, including 46 state park systems, side by side.

Real open sites, not just listings

For 8,400+ of them we read the booking calendar, so you see which campsites, cabins and glamping stays are open for your dates.

Book on the official booking site

When you find your spot, you reserve on the campground's own booking site. We don't take payments, so Basecamping never adds a fee.

Top Kentucky cities for campgrounds

Most campgrounds first. Each city page lists every campground in and around it.

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