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Louisville North Campground accepts pets at its 30-amp and 50-amp electric hookup sites, offering full-service accommodations for RVs, tents, and cabins. The campground provides a convenient location for pet owners visiting the Louisville area, with clean restrooms and showers available on-site. Many sites are positioned close together, particularly in the gravel parking areas where space between neighboring RVs can be limited. Pets must remain leashed throughout the property. Add-More Campground in Clarksville also permits pets but receives mixed reviews regarding their pet-friendly policies, with some guests reporting staff are friendly and helpful while others note the campground is not genuinely pet friendly despite advertising as such. Both campgrounds feature water hookups, picnic tables, and reservable sites.
The Knobstone Trail provides an alternative option for pet owners seeking a more rugged experience with dogs. Often called "The Little AT" by locals, this hiking trail allows leashed pets on its challenging terrain featuring continuous elevation changes. Water access can become scarce during summer months, making it essential to carry sufficient water for both hikers and pets. Ticks present a significant concern along the trail, particularly during spring and early summer months. The nearby Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground offers pet-friendly camping with both tent and RV options, featuring electric hookups, picnic tables, and clean shower facilities. This campground provides convenient access to lake activities, though the beach areas can become crowded during peak summer weekends.
"We biked throughout the park and hiked 4 of the trails, 3 of which were pretty rugged and all had elevation changes for a good hiking challenge. "
"It's a fairly new park on the site that used to be the Indiana Ammunition Plant. Good-sized sites with a very helpful staff. I hiked trail 2 and found the waterfall and several other gorgeous views."
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."
"I used this location as my FOB for a weekend of hiking in southern Indiana. The campground was nice."
from $40 - $69 / night
Check Availability"If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."
from $40 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Close to shopping and restaurants. We will stay here again when back in the Louisville area."
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
"Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The KT is rugged and has lots of elevation gains over short distances. Everywhere you hike there are lovely vistas and lots of fossils on the trail snd creek beds."
"Most people, even Hoosiers don't realize the Knobstone Trail exists. It's often referred to The Little AT by those who know about it. It's no walk in the park."
"There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."
"Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville."
"The sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo."
"The lake was beautiful and the park was well maintained. Wished the beach, paddle boats, and petting zoo was open... Still had a great time. "
from $12 - $60 / night
Check Availability"What a nice RV campground near all Louisville and the surrounding areas have to offer visitors. It is nicely landscaped with fairy lights at night. The Manager Annie is awesome."
"Nice sized sites, reasonable priced comparied to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."
from $55 - $60 / night
Check Availability"there’s parking after a decrepit gravel road and suitable for camping. there are campsites along the trail just have to find them"
GuideThere was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.
ScoutBesides picking the only weekend where the camp had plumbing issues… my 4 year old daughter and I loved this place. This was my first time camping in Indiana and it did not let me down! The rangers were very nice and was pleased to answer any of my questions, the lake and bathrooms were clean and the place was nice and quiet. I’ll be back again.
GuideOut of all places I've camped in Indiana, this is, by far, the worst. Please note that this is for the non-electric sites. Reasons for the low rating:
We were lucky enough to find a campsite (#118) very far away from the playground which was surrounded by grasses that separated the campsites surrounding you which was very nice. Again, the raccoons were horrible though.
GuideThe staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.
GuideThe sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.
ScoutOwners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.
LegendWe received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
GuideRest stops leading up to this RV spot were under construction. This was a last minute decision. It was late and I didn’t want to drive in the dark anymore. The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The dog park at this loves is very nice and the spaces are okay. But it’s loud all night because it’s a truck stop. I like the idea of this for loves but the price needs to reflect it. $25/night. No one is staying longer than that and it’s a better deal.
Clarksville sits along the Ohio River across from Louisville, with elevations ranging from 420 to 490 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions in the 60-70°F range. The area's riverside location provides unique camping opportunities with access to both urban amenities and natural settings within a 30-mile radius.
Hiking trails with elevation changes: The Knobstone Trail offers challenging terrain for hikers and their pets. "The KT is rugged and has lots of elevation gains over short distances. Everywhere you hike there are lovely vistas and lots of fossils on the trail and creek beds," reports Maris H. about the Knobstone Trail. Water access varies by season but is generally available along the route.
Disc golf courses: Buffalo Trace Park features disc golf as its primary recreation activity. According to Kelsie E., "Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean." Buffalo Trace Park also offers a lake for fishing and paddling opportunities.
Historic exploration: Charlestown State Park provides opportunities to learn about local history. "Enjoyed rose island trail lots of cool history to learn. Also enjoyed trail 6 with the waterfalls," writes Bryana D. The park's Rose Island area features remnants of a former amusement park that operated in the early 20th century.
Secluded forest camping: Jefferson Memorial Forest offers primitive camping close to Louisville. "The seclusion here and the closeness to nature is a grand slam! Due to fall, the sites seem much closer than they are due to the thinning foliage," notes Robert P. about Jefferson Memorial Forest. The campground provides fire rings and access to multiple trails ranging from 1.5 to 13 miles.
Well-spaced lakeside sites: Campers appreciate the layout at Buffalo Trace Park. "The sites are well-spaced and there's a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc," reports Kelsie E. The park's petting zoo adds another attraction for families with children.
Cabin accommodations: Deam Lake offers comfortable cabin options for those wanting pet-friendly camping near Clarksville without tent camping. "We stayed last night in the Cardinal Cabin. Tons of privacy and the best bathrooms I have ever seen. Not a single bug and they even had antibacterial hand soap at every sink," shares Angela F. about her experience at Deam Lake State Recreation Area.
Train noise impacts: Some campgrounds near Clarksville experience significant train noise. "OMG, the trains. All night, every night. I'm a heavy sleeper and it sounded like the trains were going to crash into our RV and we were across the row from them," warns Jenifer K. about Louisville North Campground. Sites closest to the tracks experience the most disruption.
Aircraft overhead: Jefferson Memorial Forest sits under flight paths from Louisville's airport. Derek P. cautions, "This is a great little well-kept campground. Unfortunately it's in the departure path of Louisville's airport, so be prepared for once-a-minute takeoffs if the airport is using its southbound runways for departures. UPS releases about 100 planes from around 3-5am."
Wildlife considerations: Ticks pose a significant concern for hikers and pet owners. "Watch out for ticks. My dogs and I got loads of them in April 2020 from Leota to Spurgeon Hollow," warns Maris H. about the Knobstone Trail. Carrying tick prevention products is essential, particularly in spring and early summer.
Cabin camping for beginners: Cardinal Cabins at Deam Lake provide a comfortable entry point for new campers with pets. Angela F. reports, "The staff was super helpful. The beach was fun to swim and water was clean. They have boats for rent which are fun and paddle around the lake." Cabin reservations should be made well in advance during summer months.
Petting zoo access: Buffalo Trace Park offers animal encounters kids enjoy. "The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway," notes Kelsie E. The petting zoo operates seasonally, typically from late spring through early fall.
Playground facilities: Charlestown State Park Campground has playground equipment but may not impress all families. Greg S. mentions, "The campground playground is small, not much to write home about. Nice flat paved loops and sites that are good for biking." The paved areas provide safe spaces for young children to ride bikes.
Site selection at campgrounds: Many RV parks in the Clarksville area feature tight spacing between sites. Never Sitting S. advises about Louisville North: "When people say tight, they mean it here. Wouldn't classify this as a campground at all. We have never stayed in a place that the spaces were this close. We have a 41' Class A towing and I don't think we would fit of any bigger."
Full hookup options: Brooks RV Park provides full hookups with 50-amp service. Scott C. recommends this option: "This is a hard to find gem in Louisville, KY! Nice sized sites, reasonable priced compared to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."
Leveling requirements: Many sites in the area require significant leveling. Curtis J. notes about Buffalo Trace Park: "Make sure you have plenty of leveling blocks. We used all of ours and was not level." Having extra leveling equipment ensures comfort regardless of site assignment.
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