How much does it cost to camp at Kentucky River Campground?

Camping at Kentucky River Campground can cost between $45.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.

Does Kentucky River Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Kentucky River Campground has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Kentucky River Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kentucky River Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Kentucky River Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kentucky River Campground does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Kentucky River Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

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Kentucky River Campground, near Frankfort, Kentucky, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. The campground offers sites with concrete pads and decks that overlook the river, making it a prime location for relaxation and scenic views.

With amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, campers can settle in and enjoy their stay. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the restrooms, and the friendly staff, who are always ready to lend a hand. One camper noted, “Angie, the manager, was awesome! She is so very nice,” which speaks volumes about the welcoming atmosphere here.

For adventure seekers, the campground is conveniently located near popular attractions like Castle and Key Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery, perfect for those wanting to explore the Bourbon Trail. Hiking trails nearby offer stunning views and a chance to immerse yourself in nature, making it easy to fill your days with outdoor activities.

While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the overall vibe is friendly and communal. Whether you're tent camping or bringing your RV, Kentucky River Campground is a solid choice for a memorable getaway.

Description

Kentucky River Campground was established in 1973. We are located right on the beautiful Kentucky River just minutes from our state's historic capital city and is situated along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. For over 40 years friends and families have come together for relaxation, good food and great fun. Throughout the summer we offer a full schedule of activities for children and adults alike. From Memorial Day through Halloween we are always celebrating life on the river. In addition to the great American traditional holidays we have a few of our own. Campsites for our annual Rock Bar Party and many other events fill up fast so call early to join in on the fun at KRC where our motto is: "Relax!...you're on river time now."

We offer many great amenities including:

On-site 24-hour laundry facilities All sites have full hookups sewer, electric, and water Children's playground area Year-round heated/air-conditioned restrooms/showers for our guests Full-time maintenance crew On-site propane service

Indoor pavilion with big screen TV, refrigerator, and stove always open (unless reserved) A camp store that is open during all office hours Loads of river frontage for all your fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming!!

Everything you need for a comfy-cozy, enjoyable stay! We can't wait to see you!

Fee Info

A Credit Card is required for the reservation of a Tent or RV site

Campers who have campsites reserved and do not show will be charged 1 nights fee.

There is a parking limit of 2 vehicles per site.

Checkout time: 12:00 pm

BOAT STORAGE: April through October- $50.00 a month You will be provided a secure spot for your boat.

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Location

Kentucky River Campground is located in Kentucky

Directions

From I-75, I- 64, Lexington, East of Frankfort: Take I-64 West toward Versailles/Frankfort Take Exit 58 - US-60 Merge onto US-60 toward Frankfort (take a right at the bottom of the ramp) Follow US-60 for about 5 miles Merge right onto ramp for US-127 (This will be at the bottom of a hill) Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto US-127, toward Owenton Follow US-127 for almost 5 miles. Turn left onto Steele Branch Road (first left after BP station)

Address

1489 Steele Branch Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601

Coordinates

38.2973138677304 N
84.8714918167442 W

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Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups

Contact

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Reservations

+15022272465

Drive Time

40 min from Lexington
54 min from Louisville
1 hr 12 min from Cincinnati
1 hr 25 min from Elizabethtown

Patty C.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 18, 2020

Awesome River View

Our site had a level concrete parking pad and concrete deck overlooking the river. On the deck was a patio set with an umbrella and 4 chairs and 2 Adirondack style plastic chairs with a portable fire pit. There was even a clean gas grill with a full tank of propane and utensils! It had rained really hard all day Friday and had cleared up just as we turned off the highway so the river was really muddy and had a lot of debris and a really fast current. We camped May 8th and 9th and the temperature dropped down to 25 degrees. “Angie”, the manager was awesome! She is so very nice, also the man that took care of the campground “Russ” was really nice and helpful, this was our first time using our camper and he even came in and helped us get our tv going. The restroom/bath house is older but I don’t think it could have been any cleaner! The small store/office was also nice, they aren’t trying to make a fortune on there items and there was even free coffee! I give it five stars. We will definitely be back.

Nancy R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

Quite tenting by the river

Everyone was so friendly! Mostly campers here, but the tenting is the best spot... Right down by the river (van not included), but electricity is.

Close to: Castle and Key, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and West Sixth Brewery. Perfect location for some Bourbon Trail and beer hoping! I will definitely go back. And tell Angie at the desk I sent you!

Month of VisitMay

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Isabella H.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

Great place, great hikes

My family and I really enjoyed staying here. The campground was a decent size, although we didn't drive around the entire loop. We were lucky enough to get a spot close to the river, so at night we could hear the river rushing next to us. I know some people love this, and some people don't. A few things we really liked about this place:

Great hikes nearby. We hiked 3 different trails while here. One of the days it was a little rainy, so the trail was muddy but we made it work. Recommend looking up good hikes nearby. I don't remember the names of the hikes we did, but I think one was called "Conner Meadow?"
Spacious campsites. The campsites seemed almost "double" in size of other places we have stayed. Each campsite is divided off by trees and shrubs which we liked.
Clean. Fire ring and table at each campsite
River- Love having access to the river to swim in. There is also a lake nearby that we saw on one of our hikes

What we didn't like was that the bathrooms were a little far from our campsite. We were only able to find 1 bathroom, so not sure if there is another one located within the campground or not.

Month of VisitMay

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Evelyn R.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Love this place

My family and I really enjoy coming here in the summer. We bring our RV and stay in one of the RV campsites. You can actually rent and RV there which is something I’ve never heard of. The RVs they have to rent are nice, with a kitchen and can sleep 4 people. I believe it costs $75 to rent this one. They also have a bigger one that sleeps 6 people and that one is $85 a night. I mean if you are going with some couples you could split that and it would be super cheap! You can reserve a spot online. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is also propane filling stations. You can also bring your dogs to this campsite which was great for us because we have 2 dogs. The river is close which is awesome and great for swimming. No life guards on duty. We really enjoyed hiking at a few places nearby. I would recommend on going on a hike! The views are so gorgeous!!

Month of VisitJuly

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Carroll M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

It's on the river.

people are nice, but lots are too close. Unless they have added tent spaces there really isn't any to brag about.

SiteTent sites between road to boat ramp and river

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Kentucky River Campground?
Camping at Kentucky River Campground can cost between $45.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.
Does Kentucky River Campground have RV hookups?
According to TheDyrt.com, Kentucky River Campground has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.
Are fires allowed at Kentucky River Campground?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kentucky River Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.
Does Kentucky River Campground have wifi?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kentucky River Campground does have wifi.
Is there cell phone reception at Kentucky River Campground?
According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

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