Best RV Parks & Resorts near Barren River Lake
Several RV parks operate within 30 miles of Barren River Lake with full hookup capabilities. Dog Creek Campground provides water and electric connections with 50-amp service available, though no sewer hookups at individual sites. Moutardier offers lakeside RV sites with electric, water and sewer connections for a complete camping setup. Sites at most parks feature gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings, though some visitors note limited spacing between neighboring RVs. Cave Country RV Campground and Diamond Caverns RV Resort accommodate larger motorhomes with pull-through sites designed for big rigs. "Sites are close together in this campground. For $25 a night this is a pretty nice place and is run by the Army Corps of Engineers."
Operating seasons vary considerably among local RV parks, with some facilities like Cave Country and Spring Hill RV Park remaining open year-round while Corps of Engineers campgrounds typically close from mid-October through early May. Most parks maintain dump stations for non-sewer sites, though availability of other amenities differs significantly. According to one review, "Limited cell service" affects some lakeside locations, particularly at Dog Creek Campground. Advance reservations become essential during summer months when boating activity peaks around Barren River and nearby Nolin River Lake. RV travelers should note that older campgrounds like Moutardier feature narrower interior roads that can create challenges for longer rigs, with one visitor noting the "roads are narrow with some sharp curves, not made for the longer campers made these days."
