Guist Creek Marina & Campground, near Shelbyville, Kentucky, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few comforts. The campground is nicely maintained, featuring clean bathroom and shower facilities, which campers appreciate after a long day of activities.

You’ll find a mix of tent and RV sites, with some options for glamping if you want a little extra comfort. Many visitors have enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding nature, making it a great backdrop for your camping adventures. As one camper noted, “The place is beautiful with river view and valley overlooking sunsets every night.”

For those traveling with pets, this campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun. There’s also a market on-site for any essentials you might need, though it’s wise to stock up on specific items before you arrive, as some campers mentioned it might not have everything you’d expect from a larger store.

While the sites can feel a bit close together at times, especially with RVs and tents mixed in, the friendly staff and overall atmosphere make it a welcoming place to set up camp. Whether you’re fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the fire, Guist Creek Marina & Campground offers a pleasant escape into nature.

Guist Creek Marina & Campground

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The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I asked for the most remote location to set up my tent. It’s still pretty close (across the gravel road about 100’ from RV/trailer campers). The row of tent sites backed up to a fence line. There are trees along this row so you’re not in full sun all day. I wish the tent sites were along the edge of the lake, but this is safer for small children. I’d camp here again possibly. There is a shower house but I did not use this facility. A Rural King store and other retail businesses are less than 5 miles from the location if you happen to forget something. 

Had a nice evening

 I’m on a month camping trek. This is the third place I’ve stopped in the past week. Beautiful area, tent camping and pull thru available. Camp hosts were knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. Store had everything I needed.

   The place is beautiful with river view and valley overlooking sunsets every night. Options of wooded or open concept sites. Picnic tables and fireplaces were in good shape. Thunderstorms came though the night by noon everything was dry and perfect. 

   Everyone in the store when I arrived was welcoming. Answered all my questions. The have fishing licenses available, along with hunting. 
 
   Be aware it is a Marina, this said if fishings your deal everything your looking for in the store. If you’re used to being spoiled in state park camp stores, they have wood and ice and food and coffee. Don’t bank on them have that last minute toothbrush you forgot.

  This being said the shower house was immaculate. Been camping since I was six months old. Don’t remember all the shower houses but I’ve never seen one this clean and well maintained.

    For sure will be visiting again!


Perfect all around!

Staff was very courteous.  I was given very clear directions to the site and couldn't miss it.  The lake is beautiful.  Dog and I took a little canoe ride.  My only issue was that the primitive tent sites were so close to the camper sites which likely couldn't be helped.  

Courteous staff, not best site itself

Nice campground, no laundry, quiet, pretty

Guist Creek Marina Campground

Campground is OK. You're literally on top of each other. They put a huge RV with huge jeeps and trailers backed up a foot from our car and tiny tent. I was afraid they would run us over while we slept.  There were open RV sites everywhere, so putting them a foot from us made zero sense to me, I dunno. Made it quite difficult to get our equipment out of our car and back out our car when we left. I can't imagine the RVers appreciated tents dispersed throughout.   

On top of each other, tents and RVs mixed too close.

This campground is nicely maintained. Has a nice bathroom and shower facility. The playground is nice and has a pavilion right next to it. I have a small trailer which is easy to level up but most of the sites are not very level. 

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