Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

The campground has some really nice sites. Most are pretty level, but bring some blocks just in case. Some of the campsites are shaded and some are directly in the sun (18, 19, 21, 22, &amp; 23). There was one (20) that you parked on beside the road and had to go down stairs to get to your picnic table and fire pit. We stayed on 15 at the end of a loop, kind of secluded. I definitely liked the loop that had sites 1 thru 15\. Ours was further from the shower house (which was clean and typical of a state park), but there was a flushing bathroom at the end of the loop for our use. Nice hiking trails and beautiful scenery. There was a boat in campground closer to the lake. The trails led down to the lake at spots. The boat ramp was just a short drive over the hill and easy access. Fishing was great. We caught catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappie. Hosts were wonderful. We camped in a tent, but will return in our camper next summer.

Quiet and beautiful

It's been a few years since I've visited Yatesville Lake State Park Campgrounds but it used to be a staple of my summer. The campsites are a LONG distance from each other. You won't even hear your neighbors. The sites are also a LONG distance from the parking areas. Be prepared to pack in any gear you bring (and also pack it out). 

There are lots of hiking trails located throughout the campground so you don't have to look very far to find a trail to get on.

Each site has a grated fire pit as well as a picnic table and a pole for hanging food. 

A lot of the sites back up against the lake so you have easy access for swimming (and getting poison ivy!)

I hope I can get back to Yatesville soon!

Spent at least a week here every summer

This is s great place to be on the water. It’s all things lake related. We really enjoyed the Beech but the jet skis are really fun.

Great water campground 

This is our favorite campground, it’s small, quiet, very clean and site are not crammed together.

One of our favorites

Great sites, clean bath houses, and awesome lake and marina.

Still our favorite in KY

Camping:
As far as camping goes there’s a little variety. On top of the hill there is camper sites with full hook ups which is actually quite spacious and spaced out from other sites compared to other campgrounds, but some sites are better than others of course. There is also primitive tent camping on top of the hill, but appeared slightly cramped. In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in. All sites throughout have fine gravel pad, picnic table, a fire ring and access to numerous bathrooms of which have a compost toilet and running water for the sink. Camp staff will deliver ice or firewood to any site if requested.
Extras:
The main attraction is the lake of course which is quite clean for swimming, boating or fishing, but can be a little busy at times. There are a few hiking trails near by, but I wouldn’t come here for that. There is a golf course and I did notice, but didn’t get to check out, there is a place called The Cove at Yatesville lake that has a beach for swimming with climbable inflatables in the water, kayak rentals and among other things.
Conclusion:
A great local place to have fun on a lake, but not somewhere I’d travel an extended distance to see.


Great camping on the lake 

Still our favorite campground

We enjoy this RV small campground where we can invite family 

Excellent & Peaceful

Clean, sites are spread out, and not a very large campground. During the summer it can get busy on the weekend with campers and boats in some of the sites. 