12 campgrounds with availability next weekend
McDermit RV Park near Albany, Kentucky features 15 RV sites with both 50-amp and 30-amp electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups. The park is big-rig friendly with full hookups throughout the property. Lake Cumberland RV Park in Bronston offers year-round camping with water, electric, and sewer connections suitable for large motorhomes and travel trailers. Old Chimney RV Park in Jamestown maintains 20 RV sites with 50-amp and 30-amp electric service, water and sewer hookups, and space for larger rigs on their pull-through sites. "The sites are large and the one I had offered privacy. I'd stay again. Very pretty and close to Dale Hollow Lake," noted a visitor at McDermit RV Park.
Many RV parks in the region require reservations, particularly during summer months when Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake attract boaters and fishermen. Dump stations are available at most developed campgrounds, though Old Chimney RV Park has no bathrooms or showers despite offering full hookup sites. Cell service varies throughout the area with better connectivity at campgrounds closer to towns. Between Jamestown and Columbia, several campgrounds provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard leash requirements. A camper observed that Old Chimney "appears to be new" with "FHU and good WiFi throughout the grounds" but has "limited shaded sites" for those seeking protection from summer sun.
"We were in A2 and it was a little closer to the road than we expected, and the picnic tables were secured to the ground taking up a good bit of the site for our rug and chairs."
"I give it 4 not 5 because no cell signal so it’s rustic camping which is good for some but not so much when alone."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $36 / night
"The campgrounds was exceptional in quite setting , playground for the grandkids, near Green River lake, must have Ky temporary license to fish, boating, cabins rental, natural trails, campground has"
"Paved roadways great for biking and walking. Some spaces and turns would be tight for larger rigs. Playground has red clay dirt, so that was a bit messy."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $36 / night
"This is a very small gravel/dirt lot in a valley in the woods along a creek near the Green River Lake. Beautiful wooded area with a small intermittent stream that runs beside the sites."
"years was there last week for 5 days there are 5 camps sites out house type toilets and trash cans all get cleaned daily when it gets hot u may wanna bring airfreshner to the toilets there is a picnic table"
"It has nice amenities and the owners live on site which is good. The sites are large and the one I had offered privacy. I'd stay again. Very pretty and close to Dale Hollow Lake."
from $25 - $75 / night
"Nearby there are historic sites and lots of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking at Green River Lake State Park.** Yay: nice big campsites
**Nay: All the RV sites are extremely open so there"
"Staff as always been very friendly, sites are very spacious, there are trails for hiking, a playground and a beach."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $36 / night
"Several places to put our kayaks in the water near here. Fresh farm eggs too!!!!"
"Maple Hill campground is a great place to stay,safe,quite, family-friendly very clean.The owners are amazing here!!! Thank u guys for a great stay !"
from $35 / night
"FHU and good WiFi throughout the grounds. Limited shaded sites. No showers or bathrooms."
Available next weekend
from $39 - $50 / night
"Close to State Dock and free transportation from the RV park to the dock. Wooded area and facilities were very good."
"Lovely 5 site park on the family farm. 30/50 amp water and sewer. Exrtremly quite park Enjoyed our stay. Debbie and Ernie were wonderful to work with. Had a cloudy night so didnt get to see sunset."
from $60 - $65 / night
ScoutIve been here in the summer and now in the Fall and I've been lucky enough to be the only person here. Nice places to hike around the area. Hiking trail out the backside of campground. Boat launch down the road.
ScoutThe hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. Very clean and well maintained, little campground. Would stay again on a heartbeat.
RangerThe hosts, Kent and Lisa, were extremely friendly and accommodating. This is a private lot beside their pole barn on level concrete. It fit my 30ft TT perfectly. You'll enjoy time with the horses, chickens, and cows. Great sunsets and sunrises, but better people. Felt like a bed and breakfast but you sleep in your own bed. And just about 30 minutes to Mammoth Cave.
TravelerThe lakes are way low, so our lakeside campsite was not really. With no flow, the lake stunk and had a slimey feel. Too many motors to paddle, too loud, no privacy. I’ll not visit this one again.
ScoutMost of the camp sites on the Clifty side are small and right on top of each other, except one- T-49. T-49 is off by itself and its big and private. There is a trail head (12) right next to the site, which was great. Its about a 1.5 mile hike, moderately difficult. This site is also not too far from the bathrooms, which were very clean. You can fill up a water can in the bathroom. We have At&t and had no service at the camp site. Lastly, there is plenty of fire wood at the site if you're willing to process it. So long as it has not rained recently, no need to buy fire wood. 5 stars for sure!
GuideThis looks like a nice campground, but I just needed to sleep. I asked for the least expensive site and was told $70. The WiFi didn't even work. Under new ownership and was told it would be getting better. They claim to be the friendliest dog RV Park in America, but they don't even have a dog park so I don't know why they think they're the best.
TravelerPrioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
GuideA beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
TravelerThe campground was nice and quiet, hardly any people especially on the 4th of July holiday weekend. Campground bathrooms were clean.
Camping destinations near Albany, Kentucky offer year-round access to both Green River Lake and Dale Hollow Lake, with elevations ranging from 723 to 983 feet throughout the region. The Cumberland Plateau location creates distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winters dropping to around 45°F. Most campgrounds maintain relatively level terrain with hardwood forest coverage that provides natural shade during peak summer months.
Fishing access points: Green River Lake has multiple fishing spots at Smith Ridge Green River Lake where "it offers a lot of great fishing spots and beautiful views" according to Jessica C., who also notes there's "a beach, and boat ramp available to those that wish to fish."
Hiking trails: The area features several unmarked woodland paths alongside more established trail systems. Kenny P. mentions that at Wilson Creek Recreation Area, "The old 4 wheeler trails now make good hiking trails" and you can "cool off at the gravel beach at the end of the road."
Water recreation: Swimming areas are available at multiple locations throughout the region. Thomas R. from Holmes Bend reports, "The beach is great and right next to the marina" and notes that "walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds."
Privacy levels: Some campsites offer more seclusion than others. A camper at Wilson Creek Recreation Area describes it as "a hidden gem" with "only about 6 or 7 campsites for primitive camping, so it's very quiet."
Spacious sites: Many rv sites near Albany, Kentucky provide ample room between neighbors. At Smith Ridge Green River Lake, Maze M. reports being "impressed" because "I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge, and it's a great area to walk around."
Campground maintenance: Daily cleaning occurs at most facilities. Theresa R. notes that at Wilson Creek Recreation Area "all get cleaned daily" including the outhouse-type toilets and trash cans, though "when it gets hot u may wanna bring airfreshner to the toilets."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies greatly by location and carrier. Todd C. at Smith Ridge reports "Practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T" while Ron B. at Holmes Bend experienced "cell service Verizon & AT&T Service 3 bars depending above or below hill in camping area."
Electrical issues: Power reliability can be problematic at certain campgrounds. Lindsey M. reported that at Smith Ridge "They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances."
Bathroom facilities: Quality and maintenance of restrooms varies between campgrounds. Jeremy K. noted that at Smith Ridge "The new bathhouse was nice. The old bathhouse needs some updating. They were both clean." Christina S. observed maintenance problems: "One bathroom hasn't had electric in two years and another women's bathroom only has hot water in one shower."
Playground access: Multiple recreation areas have dedicated children's facilities. At Holmes Bend Campground, Kenny P. confirms "Bathroom, shower house and playground are available" though Thomas R. cautions that "Playgrounds are cleaned everyday" but "have red clay dirt, so that was a bit messy."
Safe environment: Regular patrol presence adds security for family camping. Leandra P. from Wilson Creek Recreation Area felt "at ease because it was so heavily patrolled" noting she "was awoken in the middle of the night by a police officer who was making sure everything was okay."
Swimming options: Most campgrounds require driving to reach swimming areas. Kenny P. mentions that at Smith Ridge "if you want to swim you'll have to drive about a mile to the swimming area," while at Wilson Creek "you're only a short walk from the beach which is nice."
RV site access: Some campgrounds accommodate large RVs better than others. At Lake Cumberland RV Park in Bronston, the campground provides "free transportation from the RV park to the dock" according to Ben R., making boat access more convenient for RV campers.
Hookup reliability: Water quality issues affect some rv parks near Albany, Kentucky. Jovee S. at Maple Hill RV Park & Cabins reported problems after "seeing brownish water in our toilet" and found their filter "filled with filthy gunk" after just one week.
Parking regulations: Vehicle restrictions exist at certain campgrounds. Kenny P. notes that at Holmes Bend "They won't let you park in the grass so boats have to parked out front of campground" which requires planning for those bringing watercraft with their RVs.
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