Birdsville Riverside RV Park, near Smithland, Kentucky, is a peaceful retreat right on the banks of the Ohio River. This spot is perfect for those looking to unwind in a quiet setting, with spacious sites that offer full hookups and stunning river views.

The park is clean and well-kept, with friendly owners who are dedicated to making your stay enjoyable. Visitors have praised the serene atmosphere, noting that it’s a great place to relax and watch the barges go by. One camper mentioned, “We enjoyed a quiet and relaxing stay at this wonderful park,” which sums up the vibe perfectly.

For those who enjoy a bit of activity, there are horseshoes, basketball, and a small playground available. The campground also has a small dock if you’re interested in fishing or boating. While it’s not a large facility with tons of frills, the charm lies in its simplicity and the natural beauty surrounding it.

If you’re looking for a low-key getaway with a touch of nature, Birdsville Riverside RV Park is a solid choice. With its friendly atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, it’s no wonder campers keep coming back for more.

Large lots with shade trees and Big Rig Friendly, with full hook-ups on the river. Little off the beaten path, but worth it.

Birdsville Riverside RV Park

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The Best Camping Near Smithland, Kentucky

We found a jewel of an RV park on the Ohio River in Kentucky. Our campsite was right on the river bank. We enjoyed a quiet and relaxing stay at this wonderful park. Watching the barges go up and down the river along with an occasional recreational boat or 2. The host couple were super nice and felt like friends to us. The spaces are big enough for anything you can drive. We have a 27’ Class A and a Jeep in tow. Other campers drove in a big class A and a tow car with no problem. There is a small dock on the property if you are interested in boating or fishing. I wish we could have stayed longer than just 2 nights. We will return someday and stay longer if we can. I recommend this gem to all my family and friends. 

We found a jewel of an RV park on the Ohio River in Kentucky. 

This is our second visit and we absolutely love it.  Nice shaded lot on the Ohio river.  Right 
after getting set up, we got to see a big barge go by.  We would definitely recommend this place.

Great hidden gem

Planned on a 2 night stay but added 3 nights to our stay to get out of the way of Ida. Led to site 15 by Keith and Kim the hardworking owners. Beautiful site on the Ohio River. Magnificent sunsets. Sites alternated pull in and back in sharing water and electric pedestals.  Lots of space on door side of TT. Trash picked up daily from end of the site.


Peaceful Stop

This little gem is off the beaten path but well worth it!  Super nice owner, very clean small park without a lot of extra frills.  All open sites waterfront, 30 or 50 amp, sewer and water hookups.  Right on the Ohio river!  This isn’t a huge place with coordinated activities, but they did have horseshoes, basketball, and a hammock area along with a small playground.  The owner told us they bought this campground after it had been closed for several years.  They were in the process of updating and trying to get the word out about it.  There is a second row of campsites behind the waterfront row that are not in use.  I think if both of them were being used it would make it hard to get in to the sites.  Also make note that the electric poles and water and shared between each site (you have your own plug but it’s in the middle of the two sites) which means the odd number sites are back in, even numbers are pull in (or if you had cords and hoses long enough you could also back in knowing that you’d have to go under your camper to hookup.). Also easy for buddy sites if you could arrange side by side sites.  We enjoyed the low key weekend with lots of fun things to do with a little bit of a drive.  Definitely will
Plan a return trip!

Peaceful and Quiet

Very great stay. Nice well kept rv park. All the spots are full hook up and are right next to the river for a great view. It’s very quiet and peaceful. Nice place off the beaten path. All the spots are spaced out too. 

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