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  3. Carter Caves State Resort Park

Camping at Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill

State park · Olive Hill · 128 campsites

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

About this campground

Beneath the forested hills of this resort, nature has hidden more than 20 twisting caverns. Visit Cascade Cave, where you'll discover a 30-foot underground waterfall.

No reviews listedBook on Kentucky State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 64 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

90 available sites

90 open of 128 sites
Site 082
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricSites 1-15, 74-89 loop
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
Site 037
RV or tent · Up to 42 ftElectricSites 16-73 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 084
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricSites 1-15, 74-89 loop
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
Site 025
RV or tent · Up to 32 ftElectricSites 16-73 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 028
RV or tent · Up to 32 ftElectricSites 16-73 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 073
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftElectricSites 16-73 loop
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
Site 086
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftElectricSites 1-15, 74-89 loop
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
Site H3
TentHookups not listedLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees

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

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 128 sites.

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From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
90 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 ↗

90 openSites from $20/night
Book on Kentucky State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Admin Service Copying
  • Admin Service Faxing
  • Amphitheater
  • Archery
  • Area Attraction
  • Boat Ramp
  • Cabins
  • Camp Store
  • Camping Backcountry
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Carter Caves Crawlathon
  • Carter Caves Easter Weekend Getaway
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 89 electric individual sites.

Location

344 Caveland Drive
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Carter Caves State Resort Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have RV hookups?
89 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Carter Caves 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 89 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 12 pull-through, 83 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 10 paved, 84 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 95 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 112 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 344 Caveland Drive (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
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standard electric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Poppy Mountain

13.7 mi from Carter Caves State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Rush Creek RV Campsite

21.3 mi from Carter Caves State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Myhio Haven Horse Farm

23 mi from Carter Caves State Resort Park (straight-line)
Sites $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 31 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 64 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH
2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 9 · 66 mi from campground

$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9
2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 9 · 114 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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The Long Haul *JUNE SPECIAL*
The Long Haul *JUNE SPECIAL*

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 116 mi from campground

$149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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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 202685%9%0%
Dec 202697%0%0%
Jan 202797%1%0%
Feb 202798%0%0%
Mar 202797%1%0%
Apr 202791%6%0%
May 202791%7%0%
Compare site types

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

Standard electric

89 sites · From $35, From $40/night

Loops: Sites 16-73 loop (57), Sites 1-15, 74-89 loop (30), Bunkhouses and Primitive Area (2)

63 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

31 sites · From $20/night

Loops: Bunkhouses and Primitive Area (31)

24 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Equestrian

8 sites · From $45, From $62/night

Loops: Loop A (8)

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15