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  3. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Camping at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park near Dawson Springs

State park · Dawson Springs · 44 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The park is situated in the middle of 14,000 plus acres of forest. We have a 56 acre lake with pedal boats and row boats.

No reviews listedBook on Kentucky State Parks

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 71 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

22 available sites

22 open of 44 sites
Site 003
RV or tent · Up to 62 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 016
Tent · Up to 50 ftHookups not listedSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 047
Tent · Up to 61 ftHookups not listedSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
RV or tent · Up to 52 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002
RV or tent · Up to 53 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 005
RV or tent · Up to 58 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 007
RV or tent · Up to 55 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 008
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftElectricSites 1-17, 47-68 loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 44 sites.

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Price
001
standard electric
✓✓from $30
002
standard electric
✓✓from $30
003
standard electric
✓✓from $30
005
standard electric
✓✓from $30
007
standard electric
✓✓from $30
008
standard electric
✓✓from $30
009
standard electric
✓✓from $30
017
standard electric
✓✓from $30
011
full service
✓✓from $35
012
full service
✓✓from $35
016
full service
✓✓from $35
047
full service
✓✓from $35
054
full service
✓✓from $35
055
full service
✓✓from $35
056
full service
✓✓from $35
057
full service
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058
full service
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059
full service
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060
full service
✓✓from $35
062
full service
✓✓from $35
067
full service
✓✓from $35
068
full service
✓✓from $35
004
standard electric
RRfrom $30
010
standard electric
RRfrom $30
013
full service
RRfrom $35
014
full service
RRfrom $35
015
full service
RRfrom $35
048
full service
RRfrom $35
049
full service
RRfrom $35
050
full service
RRfrom $35
051
full service
✓Rfrom $35
053
full service
RRfrom $35
061
full service
RRfrom $35
063
full service
RRfrom $35
065
full service
RRfrom $35
H1
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H2
equestrian
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H3
equestrian
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H4
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H5
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $60 for 2 nights
$30/night · Before taxes & fees
22 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Kentucky State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Kentucky State Parks ↗

22 openSites from $30/night
Book on Kentucky State Parks

Amenities & location

  • 18 Hole Miniature Golf
  • Amphitheater
  • Basketball Net Court
  • Bathhouse Storm Shelter
  • Boat Dock
  • Boating Pedal
  • Cabins
  • Cable TV
  • Cafe Restaurant
  • Camp Store
  • Camper S Appreciation Weekend
  • Camping Tent
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 10 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd
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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park have RV hookups?
10 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 10 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 9 pull-through, 34 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 43 paved site driveways; 1 hike-in site
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 43 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 42 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Eddy Vegas Campground

21.5 mi from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Indian Point Campground

21.9 mi from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Glory Land Campground and Events

22 mi from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

44 individual reservable campsites from Kentucky State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Full service

25 sites · From $35/night

Loops: Sites 1-17, 47-68 loop (25)

14 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard electric

10 sites · From $30/night

Loops: Sites 1-17, 47-68 loop (10)

8 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Equestrian

8 sites

Loops: Equestrian Loop (8)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Primitive non-electric

1 site

Loops: Nonspecific+ loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 71 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper
    The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 25 mi from campground

    $139/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome
    2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 6 · 36 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Thor Quantum
    2022 Thor Quantum

    Class C motorhome · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 56 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Kentucky State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202629%11%0%
    Dec 202618%0%0%
    Jan 202718%0%0%
    Feb 202718%0%0%
    Mar 202750%1%0%
    Apr 202779%2%0%
    May 202779%1%0%