Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
5 miles) offer short, scenic hikes through the Cumberland Plateau's steep forested slopes and sandstone outcrops. The campground itself schedules summer amphitheater programs and other family activities, and has on-site courts and pits for volleyball, basketball and horseshoes.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Some sites have no hookups.
Dump station on site.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 200 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| D013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D020 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D017 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D012 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 108 electric, 90 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (2 no-hookup).
5195 KY HWY 801 SOUTH
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“We have been camping at Twin Knobs for more than 40 years We LOVE this camp ground and never camp anywhere else. Most all of the host over the years have been wonderful. We look forward to next year’s camping season ”
“We went for the last weekend of October the kids got to do the trick or treating which they enjoyed. The haunted trail was short but the kids enjoyed it.”
“It is always a great getaway! The weather was perfect, not too crowded and not a lot of noise. We will definitely be back!!”
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| ✓ |
| $35 |
| D018 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D022 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D009 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| J013 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A018 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A029 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A001 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A022 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A005 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A006 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J006 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J017 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A008 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J015 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A013 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A036 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J012 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J003 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A023 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A002 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A025 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A007 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J002 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J022 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A028 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J016 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| A026 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| J007 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 9 · 72 mi from campground
$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 116 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 9 · 136 mi from campground
$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lexington area · 3.5 hr · from $45/person

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $59/person

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $105/person

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 22% | 4% | 35% |
| Mar 2027 | 21% | 1% | 29% |
| Apr 2027 | 63% | 3% | 32% |
| May 2027 | 74% | 2% | 22% |
Seasonal loop closures in this window: I (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027); H (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); G (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027); C (Mar 2027); GU (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); D (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); B (Mar 2027); F (Nov 2026); E (Nov 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027).
For June weekends, book about 121 days ahead. Three in four June Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 31 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 25 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 19 days ahead | 52 days ahead |
| April | 19 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 22 days ahead | 75 days ahead |
| May | 43 days ahead | 120 days ahead | 34 days ahead | 121 days ahead |
| June | 31 days ahead | 121 days ahead | 38 days ahead | 126 days ahead |
| July | 31 days ahead | 120 days ahead | 41 days ahead | 145 days ahead |
| August | 24 days ahead | 80 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 119 days ahead |
| September | 28 days ahead | 86 days ahead | 34 days ahead | 107 days ahead |
| October | 41 days ahead | 95 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 91 days ahead |
| November | 30 days ahead | 75 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 66 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (53,334 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
198 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent or RV, with power
108 sites · $63, $48/night
42 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tent, van or small RV, no power
90 sites · $35, $50/night
17 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $90/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $130/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person

Lexington area · 1 hr · from $16/person

Lexington area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Lexington area · 1 hr–3 hr · from $25/person

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person