Cash is required at check-in. No credit cards are accepted, so arriving unprepared can delay setup. Lake Jericho Recreation Area sits in Henry County near Smithfield, a county-managed campground with full hookups (electric, water, and sewer) ranging from $24 to $34 per night. The campground has gravel sites and tent sites positioned near the lake's edge, with access to a dump station, picnic tables, and a bathhouse that reviewers describe as dated but functional. Note that pets are not permitted.
Road access gets mixed mentions in reviews. The route in can be rough, so drivers with low-clearance vehicles or large rigs should factor that in. The campground has a significant number of long-term residents, which shapes the atmosphere. A couple of reviewers flag that the permanent sites can look cluttered, while others note that the resident community tends to be welcoming, with neighbors inviting visiting campers into holiday gatherings.
Fishing draws repeat visitors. Bank fishing along the lake is accessible and straightforward, and the water is the clearest draw for families with kids. Carolynn K. notes the tent sites on the lake "would be nice for a family with kids." Quietness is another consistent mention, though crowding during holiday weekends is worth anticipating. Also worth knowing: as of early 2026, the campground was temporarily closed for renovation, so confirming current operating status before arrival is advisable. This spot works best for RV campers with full hookups in mind and anglers who want water within walking distance of their site.
Description
Lake Jericho is a 137 acre lake located in Henry County, Kentucky and is operated by The Little Kentucky River Watershed Conservancy District. It opened for business on July 25, 1969. A daily admission fee is charged to anyone on the property. This fee, in combination with camping, boating fees, etc. is used to maintain and operate the park.
The park area is open daylight hours and has lots of bank fishing area as well as picnic tables and grills. Two shelters with restrooms are available on a first-come basis and shelters may be reserved for family reunions, company picnics, church outings, etc. (Call for reservations.)
Camping is available on a first come basis also. The camping season is April through October and campsites may be rented nightly, weekly or monthly. There are 62 RV sites with electric and water. Approximately half of the sites have sewer hook-ups and a dumping station is also available. Many tent sites are located in the center of the campground.
We have a small store on the ground to purchase ICE, BAIT, or SNACKS. Please respect nature and dispose of wrappers and other trash appropriately.
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Map & DirectionsLake Jericho Recreation Area is located in Kentucky near La Grange
Coordinates
38.442095028951634 N
85.28123841075465 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 27 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 8 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 17 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 24 min from Columbus, IN
