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Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

14 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to Yatesville Lake State Park Campground, nestled near Louisa, KY. This spot is a gem for those who love a mix of relaxation and outdoor activities. The campground operates from April 1 to October 31, offering a perfect escape during the warmer months.

One of the standout features here is the spaciousness. Visitors often mention how the sites are well spread out, giving you plenty of room to breathe and enjoy your surroundings. Whether you're in an RV or pitching a tent, you'll find the setup accommodating. The campground is big rig friendly and offers electric and water hookups, making it a convenient choice for RV travelers.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the boat-in tent camping sites by the lake are highly recommended. Imagine waking up to the serene view of the lake right outside your tent. If you prefer a more traditional setup, there are also drive-in sites with full hookups and primitive tent camping options.

The campground is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Campfires are allowed, and you can even have firewood delivered to your site. There's a market on-site for any last-minute supplies you might need.

Yatesville Lake itself is a major draw. It's clean and great for swimming, boating, and fishing. If you're into hiking, there are trails nearby, although they might not be the main attraction. For a bit of fun, check out The Cove at Yatesville Lake, which offers a beach, climbable inflatables, and kayak rentals.

Overall, Yatesville Lake State Park Campground is a fantastic spot for a laid-back camping experience with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the natural beauty of Kentucky.

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Location

Yatesville Lake State Park Campground is located in Kentucky

Directions

The park's marina area and campgrounds/golf course are about 15 miles apart. To get to the marina, take US 23 toward Louisa, then drive 3 miles west on KY 3 to KY 1185. KY 1185 ends at the park's marina. To get to the campgrounds or the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, take US 23 toward Louisa, then drive 5 miles west on KY 32. Take KY 32 West to KY 3215, which will lead directly to the campgrounds and the golf course.

Address

2667 Pleasant Ridge Road
Louisa, KY 41230

Coordinates

38.08900013 N
82.68400036 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Todd C.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

One of our favorites

Clean, sites are spread out, and not a very large campground. During the summer it can get busy on the weekend with campers and boats in some of the sites.

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Month of VisitAugust

Dale W.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021

Excellent & Peaceful

We enjoy this RV small campground where we can invite family

Site3

Month of VisitNovember

Todd C.

Ranger

Reviewed Mar. 24, 2021

Still our favorite campground

Always clean sites well spaced out.

Site11

Month of VisitApril

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Cathi

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 22, 2021

Lots of space

One of my favorite Ky state campgrounds. Plenty of space between campsites. Just wish they had sewer hookups...

Chris M.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2020

Great camping on the lake

Camping: As far as camping goes there’s a little variety. On top of the hill there is camper sites with full hook ups which is actually quite spacious and spaced out from other sites compared to other campgrounds, but some sites are better than others of course. There is also primitive tent camping on top of the hill, but appeared slightly cramped. In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in. All sites throughout have fine gravel pad, picnic table, a fire ring and access to numerous bathrooms of which have a compost toilet and running water for the sink. Camp staff will deliver ice or firewood to any site if requested. Extras: The main attraction is the lake of course which is quite clean for swimming, boating or fishing, but can be a little busy at times. There are a few hiking trails near by, but I wouldn’t come here for that. There is a golf course and I did notice, but didn’t get to check out, there is a place called The Cove at Yatesville lake that has a beach for swimming with climbable inflatables in the water, kayak rentals and among other things. Conclusion: A great local place to have fun on a lake, but not somewhere I’d travel an extended distance to see.

Ewing G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Not my type

The area doesn't offer much. The site had Cornhusk and watermelon strung all over and the flies were horrible but on the flipside of that I think we just drew a bad card.

Lisa S.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 30, 2019

Mesmerizing

Who doesn’t like there own island This state park offers you 3, along with great views, beautiful scenery and 18 holes of golf, swimming and hiking options. You also can launch your boat at the marina or since Camping is also available there in the campground. This park has it all, 27 campsites, you can boat in, hike in or drive in and the boat in sites (16) offer your own lake view! Hike in (4) give you deep seclusion in the woods. Fire pits and picnic tables are provided. At the campground are restrooms, showers, and laundry. So no matter how you get here the thought of being on an island with seclusion and spectacular views should have you hooked for a day or longer.

Karen P.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018

Quiet and beautiful

The campground has some really nice sites. Most are pretty level, but bring some blocks just in case. Some of the campsites are shaded and some are directly in the sun (18, 19, 21, 22, & 23). There was one (20) that you parked on beside the road and had to go down stairs to get to your picnic table and fire pit. We stayed on 15 at the end of a loop, kind of secluded. I definitely liked the loop that had sites 1 thru 15. Ours was further from the shower house (which was clean and typical of a state park), but there was a flushing bathroom at the end of the loop for our use. Nice hiking trails and beautiful scenery. There was a boat in campground closer to the lake. The trails led down to the lake at spots. The boat ramp was just a short drive over the hill and easy access. Fishing was great. We caught catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappie. Hosts were wonderful. We camped in a tent, but will return in our camper next summer.

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Month of VisitJuly

Todd C.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

Still our favorite in KY

Great sites, clean bath houses, and awesome lake and marina.

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Todd C.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

One of our favorites

This is our favorite campground, it’s small, quiet, very clean and site are not crammed together.

Lisa R.

Guide

Reviewed May. 27, 2018

Great water campground

This is s great place to be on the water. It’s all things lake related. We really enjoyed the Beech but the jet skis are really fun.

SiteTent

Month of VisitJune

Danielle A.

Scout

Reviewed May. 16, 2018

It's a man made lake. Not real pretty. It's "ok". Town doesn't offer much

There's grocery, Walmart, and usual fast foods. Camp ground is "ok" if you just are camping, and not expecting much else to do. I live within 3 miles of the marina and 8 from the camping. It's OK for locals but if I was on a real vacation in wouldn't stay here.

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Month of VisitAugust

Sara S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2016

superb park

I have this goofy tradition that we want to get to all the state parks when we live in a state and this was one of the last parks on our list for KY so we did just a day trip, with the intention of returning but it never happened. There is a nice golf course in the park and boating was a popular activity. We had a great picnic on the water too. Because we had the intention of returning with a boat next time, we did drive through the campground and noted that the sites were decent. The boat launch near was good as well. It was a pretty open campground but some sites seemed like they would feel more secluded. Sites were large though!

Carrie J.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2016

Spent at least a week here every summer

It's been a few years since I've visited Yatesville Lake State Park Campgrounds but it used to be a staple of my summer. The campsites are a LONG distance from each other. You won't even hear your neighbors. The sites are also a LONG distance from the parking areas. Be prepared to pack in any gear you bring (and also pack it out).

There are lots of hiking trails located throughout the campground so you don't have to look very far to find a trail to get on.

Each site has a grated fire pit as well as a picnic table and a pole for hanging food.

A lot of the sites back up against the lake so you have easy access for swimming (and getting poison ivy!)

I hope I can get back to Yatesville soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Yatesville Lake State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Yatesville Lake State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Yatesville Lake State Park Campground?

Yatesville Lake State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

Are fires allowed at Yatesville Lake State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Yatesville Lake State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Yatesville Lake State Park Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Yatesville Lake State Park Campground does have wifi.