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Campgrounds near Berea, Kentucky range from full-service RV parks to rustic retreats, with most located within a 30-minute drive of town. Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground offers drive-in sites for tents and RVs with full hookups, while HomeGrown HideAways provides more diverse accommodation options including glamping, yurts, and tent camping on 10 sites. Several campgrounds in the area feature picnic tables and fire rings, with facilities varying from basic vault toilets to complete shower and laundry buildings. Accessibility to I-75 makes Berea a convenient overnight stop for travelers heading north or south.
Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though winter camping may come with limited amenities. "The campground entrance is a surprisingly steep hill," noted one visitor about Renfro Valley KOA, highlighting the terrain challenges some larger rigs might face. Road access varies by location, with established campgrounds generally maintaining gravel or paved roads suitable for most vehicles. Water and electric hookups are common at developed sites, while more primitive options may require self-sufficiency. Campground elevation around Berea typically ranges from 900-1,200 feet, creating moderate temperature variations between day and night. Advance reservations are recommended during summer weekends and fall color season when tourism peaks.
Campers consistently praise the region's family-friendly atmosphere and natural surroundings. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of Berea campgrounds for exploring local attractions, including the town's renowned arts and crafts community. A recent review noted that "nestled in a narrow valley between high ridges of The Knobs, this campground gives the feel of secluded country living with your own trails and creeks to explore." Mixed-use campgrounds accommodating both tent and RV camping are common, though sites with full hookups tend to be more limited and in higher demand. Travelers seeking quiet natural settings might prefer the more rustic Forest Service campgrounds like Turkey Foot or S-Tree, which offer fewer amenities but more seclusion compared to the commercial parks closer to town. Pet-friendly policies are standard at most locations, though specific rules regarding leashes and designated pet areas vary by campground.
Best Campgrounds near Berea (98)
1. Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground
"Very easy to locate just outside Berea,KY. Arrived late, but the information on our camp site was easy to find, and clearly written."
"Great campground in Berea KY. Easy to get to, just off I75 at route 21. The sites were spacious and well cared for, and all are pull through. Picnic table and fire pit at each site."
2. Renfro Valley KOA
"Entrance and exit are a bit steep, just take it slow :)"
"Almost all paths are gravel. If it were totally full it would be tight between many spaces. Overall nice campground good location could drive 30-45 for things to do."
3. Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground
"We really liked this campground and kayaking on the Kentucky River is great. Tons of activities for the kids and even adults."
"Fort Boonesborough SP is near I64 and I75 Between Lexington and Richmond , Ky. The Kentucky River is adjacent. I remember watching Daniel Boone in black and white when I was a kid."
from $39 - $45 / night
Check Availability4. HomeGrown HideAways
"The outhouse was perfectly clean, but there were flush toilets available if you took a little walk. This place is amazing lots of room to take walks and even a good, challenging mile or so hike."
"Nestled in a narrow valley between high ridges of The Knobs, this campground gives the feel of secluded country living with your own trails and creeks to explore."
from $15 - $75 / night
Check Availability5. NICURA RANCH
from $150 - $300 / night
Check Availability6. Walnut Meadow RV Park
7. Turkey Foot Campground
"There’s a privy near the campsites and a creek the runs nearby. All sites have fire rings and lamp post along with picnic tables."
"Beautiful remote location. Great moderate hiking trails. Clean 🚻."
9. S-Tree Campground
"A very well-developed camping area that caters to the off-road community. There are 2 loops for camping; loop B is still being upgraded."
"They aren't right next to the fireplace shelter, rather just around the corner. Had the place completely to myself on a thursday night/friday morning."
10. Lago Linda Hideaway
"This big campground is a hidden gem near Red River Gorge. The road getting to the campsite is mostly one lane so is you are in an RV, go slow."
"The trail around the lake was very nice, short but hilly so a good morning walk. It rained the first evening which led to some pretty little waterfalls the next day."
from $12 - $999 / night
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Drive Time
- 30 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 28 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 37 min from Cincinnati, OH
- 1 hr 48 min from Elizabethtown, KY
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Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
Recent Reviews near Berea, KY
613 Reviews of 98 Berea Campgrounds
- KKatlyn H.Guide
Laurel Lake Camping Resort
Family oriented
The place is full of activities for all of the family. A nice list of amenities including fishing kayaking playgrounds and disc golf.
Luke M.
ScoutMiddle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Great hiking but the campground is kinda meh
I’m glad we visited this park but I feel like calling it a “resort park” is pushing it. We visited Silver Springs State Park in Florida, and Cloudland Canyon State Park in Georgia and their amenities were much better.
Pros:
- The trails are beautiful. Natural Bridge, Chimney Rock, Princess Arch, and Grey’s Arch were all wonderful.
- The staff seems nice and willing to help
- There is a restaurant in the park and it has decent prices
Cons:
- The dryer near the bathroom was non-functional. It had a sign-up noting that it didn’t work so I know that staff knew about it. Despite that, it was not repaired during our several day trip.
- The dump station is on the main entrance to the Middle Fork Campground and it is on the right side of the road. This means you have to stop in the middle of the oncoming lane to dump your tanks. It is a really weird layout.
- The bathrooms could used better cleaning. My wife noticed pee stains on one of the toilets and it present for several days on our trip which indicates they weren’t being cleaned very well.
- The
Other thoughts:
- Site B35 is weird because you have back in past several sites to get into it. We have a camper van with a 360 cameras so this isn’t too bad for us, but it would be a pain if you had a larger rig.
Raul C.
TravelerCummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
Beautiful place
Fantastic experience very well maintained lots of activities decent WiFi. Friendly staff great communication. Will comeback 100%
Kate E.ScoutKoomer Ridge Campground — Daniel Boone National Forest
Really nice walk to site!
Our site was down a path about 60 steps from our parking space. The tent site area was rocky. We always use small rug runner next to our air mattress in our tent, which was a must for this site. It rained before we arrived, so we saw where water would pool near the front of the tent pad (this was two steps up from the rest of the campsite) so we set up our ten near the back. Nice big picnic table and fire pit.
Very private site with huge trees. Being August and down in a valley meant very little wind at the site so it was quite muggy as expected. Pit toilets nearby were fine. Wish there would have been a hook for our light at night. Full bathrooms were in the main loop of the campground. They were fine, not the worst we've experienced, but not the best either.
Tons of great hiking nearby (within 20 minutes or so). There was also a nice trail just off the campground near our site.
- Nan N.Guide
Levi Jackson Wilderness State Park Campground
Very clean, beautiful park with lots of amenities
The sites are pretty spacious, varying degrees of level, but the park is well maintained with beautiful flowers, clean bath houses, friendly staff. I'm disappointed we were just doing an overnight here as I would have liked to have gone to the pool and done some hiking. Overall a great experience. I was a little concerned when the youngsters in the park were still running amok at 10:15pm, but then realized quiet hour isn't until 11... and little later than I would have preferred, but they were having fun and things did get quiet around 10:30pm. If you don't want that, I might suggest not picking a site right across from the main playground. I would definitely stay here again. They also have a couple of adorable cottages available too.
Sigrid M.ScoutCummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
Very dangerous to access
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This campground has a very steep incline/decline to get to the campground. The reason you cannot come onto the property before 2 pm is that the road leading to the campground makes it very dangerous for two RV's to pass which the operators don't tell you. Instead they charge you$25 and yell at you if you come to their property before 2 pm. Their email only refers to entering their property not to the road leading to the property. There is no sign on the country road leading to the property so you never know when the reduced street size and incline/decline starts. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I ALSO CONTACTED THE COUNTY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED THIS CAMPGROUND WITHOUT SOME TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO AVOID THAT TWO RV'S PASS EACH OTHER AT ANY TIME.
Also they seemed to have sewer issues as we could not leave our sewer access open as it stank to much.
- IIrene M.Guide
Camp Nelson RV Park
Needs updating.
A lot of permanent rundown trailers parked haphazard as the sites are not laid out nicely. Stray cats running around. Muddy at the sites. Saving grace was clean bathhouse but who ever heard of automatic showers? Wasting a lot of water.
- HHolly B.Guide
Corbin - Laurel Lake KOA
Creepy
This was the creepiest place I have ever stayed. I had all kinds of strange vibes from it. Maybe because it was raining. I don’t know. The guy who worked there was super nice. I won’t be back though.
Guide to Berea
Campsites near Berea, Kentucky sit amid The Knobs region where elevation ranges from 900-1,200 feet, creating distinct microclimates throughout the seasons. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through February, while summer highs consistently reach the upper 80s with humidity levels averaging 70-80%. Most primitive campgrounds in the area require visitors to carry out all trash and bring their own drinking water.
What to do
Hiking trails: Turkey Foot Campground offers multiple hiking paths with varying difficulty levels. "Great hike :) We stumbled upon the campground here- didn't know there was one! Small campground, less than 20 sites, and it is not a busy campground," notes Sara S. about Turkey Foot Campground.
Lake activities: Swimming and fishing opportunities exist at several campgrounds, including Lago Linda Hideaway. "Since it was so warm, we took a dip in the lake. Our site was spacious and pretty, with plenty of room for our two tents and a hammock," shares one visitor at Lago Linda Hideaway.
Historical sites: Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground provides access to an 1800s-era fort recreation. "The Fort was VERY cool. If my kids were still at home this would definitely be a field trip location," writes a camper who stayed at the park.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers mention the condition of bathrooms and showers. "AC in very clean bath house was a big plus. We were close to the river in a reasonably secluded spot," notes Larry M. about his stay at Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground.
Spacious sites: Site size varies significantly between campgrounds. At S-Tree Campground, campers appreciate the room to spread out. "The campsites are huge with available fire pits and restrooms. First come first serve basis," explains Wayne H. about the S-Tree Campground.
Community spaces: Several campgrounds offer common areas for gatherings. "The Pavilion is a great place to gather and talk with friends or enjoy the big campfire next to it. The Shake Out Lounge has a tv, free wifi and free books to borrow," describes one visitor regarding amenities at Lago Linda Hideaway.
What you should know
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds present challenges. "The entrance to the campground is surprisingly steep," notes a reviewer about Renfro Valley KOA. Another camper adds, "I made it in and out twice in an HHR, but I was bottoming out on gravel and such."
Seasonal considerations: Tick prevention becomes necessary in warmer months. "I will say we found a few lone star ticks (dead thanks to her prevention) on our dog. Just as a heads up to campers. Always do your tick checks," warns a visitor at Lago Linda Hideaway.
Reservation needs: Availability varies significantly by season and campground. "Very easy to locate just outside Berea, KY. Arrived late, but the information on our camp site was easy to find, and clearly written," shares Robert T. about his experience at Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature amenities specifically for children. "Kids enjoyed the pool, Gaga ball, playground, jumping pillow, and passport activities. Overall an excellent stay," reports Tiana K. about her family's visit to Renfro Valley KOA.
Swimming options: Swimming areas provide recreation during summer months. "The lake is perfect for swimming in and has a dock and life jackets for campers use. The gravel/dirt road getting to the lake is steep, so I recommend walking down to the lake," advises one visitor.
Pet policies: Rules regarding pets differ between locations. "Very clean campground. The staff is helpful and friendly. The shower and bathrooms have always been clean. Just wish that they had a fenced in dog park," notes Karen S. about Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain requiring leveling blocks. "Sites are a bit too close together. And not perfectly level," reports Jeff T. about Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground.
Pull-through access: Several campgrounds offer easier access sites for larger rigs. "Perfect over night spot on our way down south. Great pull-thru site, we were able to stay connected and seconds away from the freeway. Site 61 is awesome," shares John about his experience at Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground.
Limited hookups: Full-service sites aren't available at all locations. "The full electric hookups are limited so when you make your reservation make sure you have the site you need for your toys, etc. If your going full dispersed there are lots of sites to pick from," explains a repeat visitor at Walnut Meadow RV Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there RV camping options available in Berea, Kentucky?
Are there RV camping options available in Berea, Kentucky?
Walnut Meadow RV Park offers RV-friendly accommodations near Berea with full hookup sites and is big-rig friendly. For those willing to drive a short distance, Renfro Valley RV Park provides reservable sites with water and toilet facilities. The Berea area also has RV-friendly options like NICURA RANCH. For larger RV parks with extensive amenities, Kentucky Horse Park Campground is about 40 minutes away with over 250 full hookup sites that can accommodate all sizes of RVs. Most RV parks in the region offer water, electric, and sewer connections, with many featuring pull-through sites for easier access.
What are the best campgrounds near Berea, KY?
What are the best campgrounds near Berea, KY?
Berea offers several excellent camping options. Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground is very easy to locate just outside Berea with spacious, well-maintained sites. For those willing to drive a bit further, Whittleton Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park provides access to the beautiful Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge area with hiking trails and natural attractions. Other notable options include Walnut Meadow RV Park near Berea and NICURA RANCH, both offering convenient accommodations. Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground is another excellent choice with activities for kids and access to kayaking on the Kentucky River, about 30 minutes from Berea.
What camping amenities can I expect at Berea campgrounds?
What camping amenities can I expect at Berea campgrounds?
Campgrounds around Berea typically offer a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. Kentucky Horse Park Campground features clean bathrooms, well-maintained sites, a game room, and full hookups. Cummins Ferry RV Park provides river access with a floating dock and boat ramp. Most Berea area campgrounds offer picnic tables and fire pits at each site, with varying levels of shade depending on location. Many sites include water, power, and sewer connections. Some campgrounds offer on-site stores with camping supplies, propane availability, and pet-friendly facilities. Bathroom facilities with showers are standard at most established campgrounds, though quality and proximity to sites may vary.
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