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Beautiful!!! But soooo tight. Only have a 38 ft tv and I’m like 15 feet from other campers. No sewer just one dump station. T-Mobile service great. Friendly staff
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Campgrounds near Lebanon Junction, Kentucky provide a mix of private RV parks and state park facilities with varying amenities and natural settings. Established campgrounds like Louisville South KOA in Shepherdsville and White Acres Campground in Bardstown offer full hookup sites for both tent and RV camping. Several locations also feature cabin rentals, making the area suitable for campers seeking different accommodation types. The region contains both commercially operated facilities and public recreation areas within a 30-mile radius of Lebanon Junction.
Road access to most campgrounds is straightforward with many sites located near major highways like I-65. The camping season extends year-round at several facilities including Louisville South KOA and Grandma's RV Park, while others like My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground operate seasonally from April through October. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays. Visitors should note that amenities vary significantly between locations, with some offering extensive facilities while others provide more basic services. A visitor commented, "White Acres Campground is a great middle of the road campground with reliable water and power, serving its purpose as a home port for visiting distilleries in the Bardstown area."
Campers seeking shade should inquire about specific site locations, as some campgrounds feature a mix of wooded and open areas. At White Acres Campground, "Half of the sites are in an open field with not a single tree. The other half is reasonably shaded," according to one review. Proximity to attractions serves as a key benefit for many campgrounds in the region, with locations providing convenient access to Bardstown's historic district and distilleries, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Louisville attractions. Family-friendly amenities like fishing ponds and playgrounds are available at several facilities. Most developed campgrounds offer water and electric hookups, with many also providing sewer connections, making the area particularly suitable for RV travelers seeking full-service sites.
Best Campgrounds near Lebanon Junction (84)
1. Louisville South KOA
"Will absolutely come back again especially with the proximity to the city but having peace and quiet to the south. The walking trail was much longer than expected and really nice."
"There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."
2. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground
"Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast."
"My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing."
from $30 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. White Acres Campground
"Bardstown Kentucky"
"Well I really have nothing bad to say, it’s a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It’s just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town."
4. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
"Having lived 62 years in Kentucky, less than twenty minutes from the Jeff. Forest, leaving to explore USA, then returning to my home state allows me a unique point of view."
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability5. Grandma's RV Park
"it was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the nice. had a laundromat so you could to your laundry. the owner was very nice person. they have a dog walk also so you can walk your"
"The bathrooms and laundry room are always clean, if something breaks they make it right and it's close to almost everything!"
6. Otter Creek Park Campground
"Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."
"Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."
from $12 - $22 / night
Check Availability7. Bourbon Springs RV Resort
"The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property."
from $65 - $80 / night
Check Availability8. Camp Carlson Army RV Park
"Newer facilities on Fort Knox, Kentucky. Very clean and pleasant stay.
Quiet and peaceful.
Located conveniently near Louisville, Fort Knox, and central Kentucky area."
"It is close to Ft Knox military base (commissary, etc). The bathrooms are clean and the washer/dryers are well maintained (cost is $1 for washer and dryer)."
from $5 - $19 / night
Check Availability9. Longview RV Park
from $38 / night
Check Availability10. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
"This campground is a walking distance to the visitors center. It's a well established campground and geared towards folks visiting mammoth caves."
"green river, which was enjoyed by all, and we appreciated avoiding the main entrance besieged by spring break campers!"
from $25 - $50 / night
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Drive Time
- 16 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 25 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 4 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 13 min from Lexington, KY
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Recent Reviews near Lebanon Junction, KY
673 Reviews of 84 Lebanon Junction Campgrounds
- JJosh P.
GuideMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Nice place to stay
Campground is peaceful despite sites being pretty close to each other. No water or electric at sites, but there are bathrooms and a (coin-operated) shower house nearby. For $25/night, it’s a solid deal.
- SScott S.
Travelersalem lake
Nice basic field
Fishing lake. Quite a few locals throughout the day. Big field, camp anywhere. Porta potty, trash can, no other services. No fires. Nice lake, sunset, sunrise, wildlife. Felt very safe. Warden, police drove through each day. We'll maintained. Clean.
Morgan V.GuideCave Country RV Campground
2 night stay on our cross country road trip
Doing a road trip from CO to the east coast while hitting some national parks. This RV park is convenient off the highway and close to Mammoth cave national park. Quiet with lots of birds chirping all day. There is a train that runs through it it would bother you. Staff is friendly. So are the other campers. The pool is nice. Showers are clean. We don’t have a regular RV and they were super accommodating (see pics).
- MMarianne D.Traveler
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Well-treed spacious sites!
The trails & cavern tours are fabulous to enjoy while you’re here.
Tina L S.TravelerGrandma's RV Park
A NICE PLACE!
I really enjoyed my stay here! It's quiet but not too quiet if ya know what I mean. The bathrooms and laundry room are always clean, if something breaks they make it right and it's close to almost everything! Very understanding people with the exception of 1 (which I felt like he didn't like me from the jump) but it's ok. Gina (my fav) and Darlene made up for it. Tim was nice, just quiet! Great bunch of people! So go check it out and tell them Tina said hi 😉
Jan C.TravelerMammoth Cave Horse Camp — Mammoth Cave National Park
Worst place we've ever stayed
From the first day, when the person checking us in said she didn't need to see our coggins test, I began to doubt the place. How many horses have come that haven't had testing? After the first day, we only saw one person twice in the week we were there. No-one in the store, you can buy ice or wood on the honor system, which is fine, but shavings and hay were locked up. The barns and areas around them are dirty and run down. The platform by the manure pit has loose and cracking boards that sag when you step on it. Stalls have deep holes, and uneven flooring, with boards missing around the base of the walls. They advertise a "laundry room" which is a coin op washer and dryer crammed into a small hallway, barely wide enough to hold them, that reeks of wet and mold. No change available, so bring enough. Sites are ok, but the campground is not lit, so plan on a flashlight for night check. The obstacle course is run down, with broken features, and rough ground. Manure pits and grounds are not maintained, so the flies are deplorable. The pallets to place feed on are rotting, filled with mold and bugs. Wheelbarrows are held together with baling twine, forks are broken, no shovels provided... but the threat of a $25 fee if stalls aren't cleaned out. The trail system is not their responsibility, but that too is deplorable. It is rough, with severe washouts, and many downed trees that you have to pick your way around. It is overgrown, and narrow. There is little to no signage, they give you a map, but there's nothing to reference. They are not for novice riders, period. There are too many nice places to stay and ride at, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
Britney R.ScoutLouisville South KOA
Sexual abuse overlooked
The managers, James and Kate, are extremely unprofessional. They kicked out my family because they preferred another family better. My son was sexually abused TWICE at this campground. When I mentioned contacting corporate, James got irrate and said they will only send you back to me so go ahead and try. James falsely accused my children of making messes in the bathrooms and I quote,"Smearing sh** on the walls." He also told me that no one wanted us at the park even though we have never been informed of breaking any rules. These people are sorry excuses of management and should be replaced with more competent employees
Randi R.GuideO'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
If you want camping in the woods
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, the trees are beautiful, you can camp here and it feels like forest camping, most lots have spots for hammocks, electric but no water hook up, the bath house is ok, clean but concrete showers with a curtain and takes a while to get hot water. Lots of trails and a cute nature center. They only have two playgrounds, but a big pool for summer fun. I love it here, it’s usually not crowded and super peaceful. We prefer most lots on the outer edge of the campground. A lot of the picnic tables are old and require covers.
Guide to Lebanon Junction
Campgrounds within a 30-mile radius of Lebanon Junction, Kentucky provide access to various outdoor activities with terrain ranging from wooded riverfront areas to open fields. The region has hot, humid summers with temperatures reaching the 90s and mild winters, making April through October the primary camping season for seasonal facilities. Many campgrounds in this area connect to trail systems for hiking and horseback riding.
What to do
Explore hiking trails: Jefferson Memorial Forest features over 35 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult through heavily forested areas. One camper noted, "There is a nice laundromat, and the paved roads were repaved not long ago" at Brooks RV Park, which provides convenient access to the forest's trail network.
Visit historic sites: The My Old Kentucky Home mansion tour in Bardstown offers cultural exploration near camping areas. "The tour was amazing. We will be back to spend time strolling the streets of Bardstown and taking a Distillery Tour. The campground is close to everything," reports one visitor at My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer fishing access, with Camp Carlson featuring a stocked pond. A camper mentioned, "Otter Creek runs next to camp as well as a small stocked lake for fishing." Some locations also provide creek access for swimming during summer months.
What campers like
Shaded camping sites: Many campers appreciate the tree coverage at certain locations, providing relief from summer heat. At Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest, a camper observed, "The camp sites are all wooded and primitive, preserving the peaceful serenity of such a beautiful and heavily forested area."
Quiet surroundings: Despite proximity to Louisville, some campgrounds maintain a secluded feel. A camper at White Acres Campground stated, "It's a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It's just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town."
Clean facilities: Bathhouse cleanliness rates highly among camper reviews. At Otter Creek Park Campground, one visitor noted, "Campgrounds has showers with good hot water pressure. Very nice campsite. The area we were in was nice and private."
What you should know
Campsite terrain varies: Some campgrounds have uneven sites requiring equipment for leveling. At My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground, a camper warned, "Very small campground and narrow roads. Many sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description."
Seasonal operations: Several campgrounds operate on limited schedules. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground runs from April 1 to October 31, while Louisville South KOA and White Acres operate year-round.
Airport noise considerations: Some locations experience aircraft noise due to proximity to Louisville International Airport. At Louisville South KOA, one visitor mentioned, "A nachteil der Platz liegt in der Einflugschneise des Flughafens. Auch die ganze Nacht hört man Fluglärm." (The campground is in the airport approach path with noise throughout the night.)
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Family-friendly amenities vary by location. Louisville South KOA offers organized activities during summer. A camper reported, "They did a great job with other things like tie dye T-shirts and movie nights."
Site selection for privacy: When camping with children, research specific site locations for space and separation. One reviewer of Otter Creek Park Campground mentioned, "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat."
Educational opportunities: Mammoth Cave National Park offers cave tours and nature programs suitable for children. A visitor shared, "Our normally restless kids were so taken by the 2 hr cave tour that they remained in near total silence and awe as we tunneled through this slow moving guided cave walk."
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement: At some campgrounds, utility connections may be distant from parking pads. A camper at My Old Kentucky Home State Park noted, "Water and electric is about 40 feet away. Make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches."
Site length limitations: Some campgrounds have short sites that may not accommodate larger rigs. When staying at White Acres Campground, a camper advised, "Assigned a site in the new open area with no trees. Utilities all worked, but this is a no fringe experience."
Cell service limitations: Signal strength varies widely between campgrounds in the area. At Camp Carlson Army RV Park, a reviewer cautioned, "The ONLY bad thing about this campground is that it is in a bowl -- no cell service, no satellite, no internet. Perfect for a QUIET getaway!!"
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Lebanon Junction, KY?
What camping is available near Lebanon Junction, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Lebanon Junction, KY offers a wide range of camping options, with 84 campgrounds and RV parks near Lebanon Junction, KY and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Lebanon Junction, KY?
Which is the most popular campground near Lebanon Junction, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lebanon Junction, KY is Louisville South KOA with a 3.5-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lebanon Junction, KY?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lebanon Junction, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Lebanon Junction, KY.
What parks are near Lebanon Junction, KY?
What parks are near Lebanon Junction, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Lebanon Junction, KY that allow camping, notably Rough River Lake and Nolin River Lake.
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