Great location but bring ear plugs
I have camped at this site several times. Ear plugs are a must as it is in the direct flight path of a major airport. My boyfriend had a Fitbit and was able to spot how many times an airplane flew over our tent in the evening/early morning hours. It must be a UPS hub or FedEx as the planes were huge and at all hours.
That being said it is a great price. The website is tricky to book a campsite as it makes it hard to see when the next possible opening will be for a site. I generally like to call them and talk with them.
On each visit, I learn more about the area and the trails. They have 4 trails that you can explore.
The sites are mixed which did cause some confusion as other campers were on my site when I rolled in. I had to explain that I had Group Site 2 and they had Family Site 2. This is a big difference. Once they finally believed me they moved onto the next site and already had my camp fire going for me.
The nice thing is that they deliver firewood to your campsite. You don't have to pick it up at the camp store and make a mess of your car. For Family sites per night you can order a bundle at $15.00 and for the Group Sites you can order a bundle at $30.00. I did not feel like the wood was lacking as it was a nice load of wood. They delivered it while we were out hiking. I simply ordered some at the main site/office each morning depending on what I felt like later on in the evening based on our group plans/weather.
Our campsite did have water as you can see from the pump. Then we had porta johns. I traditionally come to this campsite every 2 years for a local festival in Louisville. You will want to notice that the rates can change for certain busy times such as during the races.
For a group site they only allowed 2 cars. The rest of the cars had to go to an overflow lot which was near by. It was a short walk but can be a hassle. Don't expect to park plenty of cars at the site even if it is a group site.
They do have dumpsters at the campground aka park but not at your campsite. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out. I do like how they have a gate with a code but it is heavy. I had to have my friends help me lift the gate as I am not a strong build. It is the long swinging arm kind and had to be lifted slightly to help me get the lock out of it.
As I mentioned the location is why we keep coming back. The folks in the office are friendly and there is lots to do in Louisville.
