Top Tent Camping near Covington, KY

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Best Tent Sites Near Covington, KY (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)
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    1. Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)

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    • ADA Access
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    $15 - $28 / night

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        4. Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures

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        A Natural Camping Adventure: Our campsites come in a variety of sizes and shapes determined by Mother Nature. Each one is unique in its own way. River sites and group campsites are available. Reservations are required to be made online. Our group sites can hold as many as 10-15 tents. Small campers and pop-ups are welcome, however we do not offer water or electric at our sites and generators are not permitted. Brookville Camping and Cabins: Perfect for your next cook-out, family get-away, scout group outing, company picnic, church retreat and family reunions or just a well-deserved escape for you and someone special.

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        6. Mimsey's Mayhem

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        Presently only offering tent primitive camping. What is Mimsey's Mayhem? Site with large swings, obstacle course and zip line for KIDS. I know adults like to play but sometimes that get out of control. There are hiking trails and a fishing lake. We are one mile from BIG BONE PARK. This is still a new development. Limting camping until we get this down right. Access to Adaire Wildlife Refuge 800 acres. Kayaking access at Big Bone Landing 2 miles away.

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        $28 / night

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          7. Paramount's Kings Is Camp Grnd

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          8. Constitution County Park

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          All campsites are primitive, but if you’re interested in dry RV camping (no water or electric hookups), call for help finding a spot.

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            10. Tree Line Retreat

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            Tree Line Retreat is the ideal spot for some well deserved R&R;! Nestled on a 40 acre working farmstead, the primitive camp sites are natural grass areas under a tree canopy of large oaks, cherries and other species. You are welcome to hike around and explore the 40 acres, plenty of backroads for beautiful biking, nearby lake with public access for fishing, swimming& picnicking. Located between Cincinnati OH and Lexington KY, the retreat is a short 20 minute drive to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown KY, 45 minutes to Lexington KY, 50 minutes to Cincinnati. An abundance of wildlife roam the area from many species of birds, deer, turkeys along with possible visits from our free range barn cats! Bartlett Farm proudly raises California, New Zealand & mini Rex rabbits, Embden geese, Muscovy ducks, pasture raised chicken and pasture raised eggs. There are some fenced farm dogs to make noise to keep predators away and some barn cats. All tent sites are brush hogged and the access road is as well. Firewood and water by the gallon available for purchase.

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            $20 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Covington

          498 Reviews of 13 Covington Campgrounds


          • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
            Oct. 26, 2024

            East Fork State Park

            HUGE state park with many activities

            General: Huge state park with over 400 sites. All are pet-friendly and electric. About 20 are FHU. While tent camping is permitted, certain sites are not recommended for it as there would be no place to pitch a tent. One loop is for equestrian camping but when we were there, I only saw one horse trailer, and the rest were occupied by RV campers. 

            Site Quality: All camper pads are paved and most appeared level or just very slightly sloped. A picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Some sites have more trees to provide privacy while others are closer together with little separation.

            Bath/Shower House: Not all loops have their own bath house and the I loop where we stayed was one of them. We used the one in the H Loop. The bathhouses were clean, and the shower had nice hot water, however, it doesn’t seem like there were sufficient facilities for how large the campground was (H Loop had two showers, two toilets, and three sinks). Hooks or shelves would have been appreciated.

            Activities/Amenities: Many activities can be enjoyed here including mini golf (small nine-hole course), soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, corn hole, boating, and bicycling. Playgrounds are in several loops (I saw them in C and G). Rentals are available but most are only in season (ended September 30). There is a nature center and several hiking or paved biking/walking trails. There is also a camper beach for boating and swimming.

            When we reserved months earlier, we knew that our first night (a Saturday) was 100% full as we got the very last site. What we did not know is that there was a HUGE Halloween celebration complete with 30-40 decorated golf carts parading through the campground. The road was closed until 6:45 pm (we arrived around 7 pm) and cars lined both sides of the approximately two-mile road! If that's your thing, great but it wasn't necessarily ours!

            I appreciate that this park encourages so much outdoor activity, but it is not very pedestrian-friendly. I walked the road from one end to the other and there was no shoulder and, in many spots, no place to safely step off into the grass. I’m guessing it is assumed you will either have a car or golf cart to get around. 

            One final note: for a park so close to a large city (Cincinnati), I was surprised the cell service was so lacking (on Verizon). We eked out one and occasionally two bars of 4G.

          • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mound Ridge
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Mound Ridge

            Caesar Creek State Park Campground

            Not sure about Mound Ridge. This is the Campground for Caesar Creek State Park. Excellent facilities. Clean bathrooms with showers. New electrical posts.

          • NThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Oak Creek Campground
            Sep. 28, 2024

            Oak Creek Campground

            Fine choice for quick stays

            We stayed one night— fine for the quick in and out. Did NOT have sewer hookups as advertised, so plan to dump before you park if you’ve been traveling. Spaces are narrow— though we were able to navigate the area, I wouldn’t necessarily call it “Big Rig Friendly” Road behind is loud but the campground itself was quiet.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
            Sep. 19, 2024

            East Fork State Park

            Just my luck

            When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.

          • Megan M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
            Sep. 18, 2024

            Stonelick Lake State Park

            Nice but Noisy

            This campground has nice big sites, not the tiny sites that some Ohio state park campgrounds have. Most of them looked relatively level. However, there is no privacy, you are smashed right against your neighbors on both sides, and some parts were essentially just an RV parking lot.

            The showerhouse was fine, I wouldn't call it clean as there was hair and scummy stuff everywhere, but I was there on a fully booked weekend so I guess you'll have that. The toilet/sink building nearest to our site reeked of urine, think gas station bathroom that hasn't been cleaned in years- looked clean but smelled terrible. There was also just one pedestal sink in this bathroom, so nowhere to put your things if you want to brush your teeth, even wash your hands. 

            The big problem was the noise. We were there on "camper appreciation weekend" and they way they "appreciated" us was have an extremely noisy, not-very-talented cover band blare extremely loud 70s and 80s music for three hours on Saturday night. They had big speakers, amps, drum set, the whole bit. You could hear it quite clearly and loudly from every corner of the campground. I go camping for peace and quiet, to hear the crickets and birds and the crackle of our campfire. I do not want to have to endure three hours of men wailing on their guitars and belting out every top forty hit ever written by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was extremely annoying, disruptive and jarring, and took away from our camping experience of sitting peacefully by our camp fire. If I were to return here, I would call first to make sure they are not "appreciating" the campers and putting on an unsolicited rock concert.

          • jThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
            Sep. 12, 2024

            A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

            AJ Jolly campground

            Expensive for what it has to offer. At 48.00 bucks a night yes they do have WIFI in the RV section. They do have concrete pads. It’s a shame they are worthless they are to small to park the average RV on an are on the wrong side of most rigs unless you pull in 1/2 the sites the electric is on the wrong side. The sites are gravel and not level the rest rooms are new and nice. The horse stalks are very nice. If you have a large horse trailer type camper your screwed the sites are small so that only leaves you with the RV sites that are a few 100 feet away from the stables If you want to walk threw the drainage ditch add about 300 ft if you don’t want to walk threw the muck. It’s a shame when they paved the entry road they didn’t spend a little more. “Grant money “ or tax money an do it properly. The main play ground is extremely nice. About 1/3 Mile walk. They do have a small playground in the rv section. For horses again they have a nice setup for big RVs it Sux they have a dump station. Situated in between the entry road to the Fkatwood rv section and equestrian area The main lake is nice you can rent kayaks canoes. Or use your own boat. The boat ramp is nice the other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section. Is t really a lake it’s a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters. Will rather eat you alive or carry you off. “Lol sorry could t resist “ it gets bad the park is clean and well maintained Except for the camp sites

          • z
            Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
            Sep. 5, 2024

            Stonelick Lake State Park

            Great experience

            Me and my partner went during Labor Day and left the fourth. We were there for three days and two nights. It was amazing. Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent. The trees were great cover from the bright sun. We were also able to walk to the restroom and could see the whole building from our site. We were site 009. So the bathroom was across the road. Everyone was very friendly there as well! The only downside was the grill for the fire pit. It’s at an angle so cooking on it was difficult as it was hard not to spill food

          • Randy P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Follow The River RV Resort
            Aug. 25, 2024

            Follow The River RV Resort

            Great campground

            We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
            Aug. 24, 2024

            East Fork State Park

            Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper

            Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!

          • Chaz C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
            Aug. 22, 2024

            Beechwood Acres Camping Resort

            Small, But Great Family Spot!

            This is a great place to take the kids. We go here every year. They have an in-ground pool, a small store for camping needs, firewood delivery and propane refills. Cell service here is awful and there is no WiFi. The antenna will pick up several local channels. There is a Dollar General about 10 mins away for grocery needs. They have several pull-through and full hookup options as well. Sites are somewhat level. This park has beautiful landscaping that is always meticulously maintained. They also host events and if you check their event calendar on their website, you can see what’s going on during your stay. We were fortunate enough to see the band Timestamp and loved it! They even had a community bonfire!

          • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
            Jul. 21, 2024

            East Fork State Park

            Spacious site

            We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!

          • Dori F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park
            Jun. 4, 2024

            Cowan Lake State Park

            Great campground!

            We've been to Cowan a few times, first time in this loop and was not disappointed. Bathroom was clean and well stocked through the weekend. Additional vehicles have to pay $3.

          • Terry L.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
            May. 26, 2024

            Hueston Woods State Park

            Too much drinking and loud music

            Dont go here if you expect peace and quiet. We were in a group campsite and there were partiers on both sides of us. Music blaring and yelling all night long. Complaining doesn't do any good either. Park ranger just went and said quiet time was at 10 but never came back around at night to check to see if people were abiding by the rules.  Won't be going back. Too much money to spend only to have to put up with no sleep because of loud music and drunks.

          • steven B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Big Bone Lick State Park
            Apr. 27, 2024

            Big Bone Lick State Park

            Nice state Park

            We stopped at the park for 2 nights (Sun, Mon). The park was peaceful and relaxing. We were able to pick up provisions and enjoy dinner in Walton. Site had electric and water. The dump station has 2 stations. One requires circling back through the campground after use.

          • Matthew P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
            Apr. 8, 2024

            Hueston Woods State Park

            Hueston woods

            Only A & B loop are suitable for campers. The other loops you have to pull off into the grass and " make it work" challenging to get close to level.

          • brielle M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cozy-Dale Campground
            Apr. 4, 2024

            Cozy-Dale Campground

            Wonderful

            I have been living here for almost a year now and I will have to say it is really nice and well taken care of it’s not a big campground but it has the best people there and they have so many summer time events you can join in on if you are camping

          • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Oak Creek Campground
            Jan. 14, 2024

            Oak Creek Campground

            Oak Creek Campground KY

            Good enough spot to stay for the night in a van/RV. Sites were a bit cramped, but level. Bathrooms and showers available.

          • TThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hartig Park & Wildlife Reserve
            Nov. 9, 2023

            Hartig Park & Wildlife Reserve

            Great Secluded Spot

            Stayed here two nights. The first night at campsite #10, which didn't really have level ground, so we moved to #8 for night two. Each spot has a picnic table and fire ring. The main road was nice to drive on, but the others were pretty rough. Had spots for hammocks, and the portopotty was well maintained. The spots were all pretty secluded. Great remote location!

          • Fred L.
            Camper-submitted photo from General Butler State Resort Park
            Oct. 26, 2023

            General Butler State Resort Park

            Small sites but lovely location

            We stayed two nights in our small mobile home. The pluses were electric and water hookups, and the beauty of the area. The trees were at peak color! The minuses were that some of the sites were very narrow, and some had a huge drop off from the camping pad to the grass. You almost have to drive there and look at the sites one by one to make sure what you're getting! Having said that, the area is well lighted and boasts a beautiful (though not really as easy as advertised) trail around the lake.

          • B
            Camper-submitted photo from Governor Bebb MetroPark Campground
            Oct. 21, 2023

            Governor Bebb MetroPark Campground

            Nice quiet spot for a few nights out.

            This is a nice county park that is being upgraded.  There is a fairly new playground near the camping areas, a new pit toilet building, and a bridge leading to where a new trail system is being created.  There are a mix of Electric and non electric sites.  I think 9 non-electric and 7 electric sites.

            Fire rings and picnic tables at every site.  We were able to fit our Escapod (tear drop) camper in a non-electric site.

            I think there is more coming in redevelopment of this county park, so it shoudl keep getting better!

          • E
            Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Indian Lakes
            Oct. 17, 2023

            Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

            Large Campground

            This was my first time visiting. It’s a very large campground with lots of amenities. I’ve noticed a lot of bad reviews on other platforms about potholes and mud, and although some of that is true, it seems to be mostly on the KOA side. The only major potholes I have encountered are upon entering and exiting near the ranger station. The lot is gravel and very large for my small rig which was cool. It was nice and level, so I didn’t have to do much. I have great service here with my T-Mobile 5g internet as well as my starlink. Because it’s off season, there isn’t a lot going on, but I’m ok with that. I also appreciated the dog park that was well maintained to give my pup some freedom to roam off leash. I would definitely recommend.

            Update: The only negative things I encountered while staying at this campground were the loud golf carts with their music blasting until late at night on the weekends. It seems like the same person would just cruise up and down the roads all evening. The other thing that wasn’t really an issue for me (due to being off season) were the limited amount of washers/dryers for the size of the campground. I can’t imagine what it’s like during peak season.

          • Amanda D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park
            Oct. 15, 2023

            Versailles State Park

            Nice clean campground

            We enjoyed the stay at site 77. The description of the site did say it had a slight slope so were aware. We tent camped which means our tent was on a slope. Next time we’ll pick a more level site. Bathrooms were clean, just your run of the mill park bathroom with some spider webs. We hiked a pretty easy trail and loved the walk. We saw several sites that we’d love to try when we return. So we’d definitely go back.

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Hartig Park & Wildlife Reserve
            Oct. 9, 2023

            Hartig Park & Wildlife Reserve

            Perfect offgrid campsite

            It's quiet, and each of the 10 campsites are easy to find.  There is no hookup, but each site has a picnic table and fire ring.    Most smaller rigs won't have a problem, and we saw several cars on the narrow and rough gravel road.    We look forward to exploring the miles of trails on this park.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Wilmington
            Oct. 8, 2023

            Thousand Trails Wilmington

            First Stay

            This was the first stay of my full time RV life. I’m glad I started here. It’s nice and quiet. People seem to be very friendly. I use Starlink and T-mobile 5G. The T-Mobile seems to be working best here. The cell booster I have made it go from “good” to “excellent”. I was able to get a full hook up site which I wasn’t expecting. My hot water tank went out and I had to use the bath house and it got the job done. It was clean, which I appreciated. There are a lot of seasonal campers here that have permanent spots. There is plenty of hiking close by and either Dayton to the north or Cincinnati to the south for plenty of things to do.



          Guide to Covington

          Camping near Covington, KY, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're in a tent or an RV.

          What to do:

          • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails at Clifty Falls State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The trails were really great! The wooded hiking trails helped keep us comfortable."
          • Fishing: Head to Cowan Lake State Park Campground for some fishing. A camper shared, "The lake was beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks."
          • Wildlife Watching: At Big Bone Lick State Park Campground, you can spot bison and other wildlife. One reviewer noted, "A well-groomed campground surrounded by a museum, bison prairie, hiking trails & other outdoor activities."

          What campers like:

          What you should know:

          • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A camper at Hueston Woods State Park Campground warned, "Don’t go here if you expect peace and quiet."
          • Site Conditions: Not all sites are level. A visitor at Kincaid Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Most tent sites are not very level, it can be a bit tough with larger tents."
          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Stonelick State Park Campground, may have limited amenities. A camper noted, "The showers are low power and I only had about 6 minutes of hot water."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Winton Woods Campground, which has a playground nearby. One parent said, "The park is clean, neat, with lots of wooded sites!"
          • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Frisbee golf was onsite too."
          • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A visitor at Kentucky Horse Park Campground enjoyed the camp store, saying, "The camp store had ice cream and other camping essentials."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Lengths: Make sure to check the pad length before booking. A camper at Stonelick State Park Campground advised, "Some sites are really short."
          • Leveling Blocks: Bring leveling blocks, especially if you're staying at places like Hueston Woods State Park Campground, where some sites have slopes. A reviewer noted, "Limited level campground with full and electric hookups."
          • Dump Station Access: Be aware of dump station locations. A visitor at Big Bone Lick State Park Campground mentioned, "The dump station has 2 stations, one requires circling back through the campground after use."

          Camping near Covington, KY, has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Covington, KY?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Covington, KY is Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks) with a 5-star rating from 8 reviews.

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