Best Glamping near Prospect, KY

Charlestown State Park Campground houses luxurious glamping accommodations just 30 minutes from Prospect, Kentucky, offering a perfect blend of nature and comfort. The glamping sites feature private, spacious settings with natural vegetation providing seclusion between neighboring accommodations. Full-hookup options with concrete pads create an elevated camping experience, while the park's safari tent and upscale canvas accommodations allow guests to immerse in nature without sacrificing modern amenities. Several sites come equipped with electric hookups, picnic tables, and proximity to clean, well-maintained bathhouses, making this an ideal glamping destination for those seeking comfort in a natural setting. One guest noted, "The grounds are very clean and well maintained, the sites are very wide and individual with the landscaping aiding the feeling of private."

Extensive hiking trails throughout the park enhance the glamping experience, with Rose Island trail offering a self-guided historical tour of former theme park ruins alongside river views. Guests at Louisville South KOA and General Butler State Resort Park can enjoy additional glamping cabin options with convenient access to showers, laundry facilities, and on-site markets. The parks provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, with one visitor sharing, "We recently watched two doe's with their 4 young fawns grazing while we ate breakfast." Most glamping accommodations remain available year-round, though amenities like bathhouses may close during winter months. The surrounding area offers activities including boating on the Ohio River, biking along the Ohio River Greenway path, and exploring nearby Louisville, making these glamping sites perfect for weekend getaways or longer stays.

Best Glamping Sites Near Prospect, Kentucky (20)

    1. Charlestown State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Charlestown, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 256-5600

    $30 - $40 / night

    "All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean. Multiple hiking trails which can be mixed and matched for longer hikes..all moderate."

    "The trails are nice, pretty well maintained. There is a tour of Rose Island, which was very intriguing."

    2. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    18 Reviews
    Fairdale, KY
    20 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk."

    "Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."

    3. Louisville South KOA

    22 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 543-2041

    "They have a centrally located bath house and several cabins on the property. There are several longer term campers, lots of overnighters, and during the weekday it wasn’t difficult to get a space."

    "Nice nature trail and fishing pond. Pretty empty when we were here. The patio sites looked nice. We might come back sometime."

    4. Lake Shelby Campground

    14 Reviews
    Shelbyville, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 633-5069

    $20 - $30 / night

    "RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."

    "Site #11: nice shade tree, lots of roots exposed, set up tent on stone to avoid roots. Great space between the tent sites, but virtually no real privacy as public traffic into park was steady."

    5. Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    9 Reviews
    Scottsburg, IN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 752-4062

    $45 - $125 / night

    "Lake was beautiful and staff are always so helpful. They even have an on-site RV Tech that works for them who helped us fix our hot water heater. Very professional young man."

    "The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through."

    6. Guist Creek Marina & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Shelbyville, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 647-5359

    "The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I asked for the most remote location to set up my tent. It’s still pretty close (across the gravel road about 100’ from RV/trailer campers)."

    "Has a nice bathroom and shower facility. The playground is nice and has a pavilion right next to it. I have a small trailer which is easy to level up but most of the sites are not very level."

    7. Clark State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Borden, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 294-4306

    8. Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    25 Reviews
    Vallonia, IN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 358-3464

    $30 - $57 / night

    "Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins.  The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse. "

    "There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site."

    9. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8232

    $22 - $496 / night

    "Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself."

    "The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box."

    10. General Butler State Resort Park

    12 Reviews
    Carrollton, KY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 732-4826

    $35 - $45 / night

    "General Butler State Park had a lot to do on site and wasn't too far from the town's nearest amenities like a grocery store and a few places to dine out. "

    "Trails were very well kept, playground equipment looked new and safe, workers were friendly, and bathrooms were clean."

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Glamping Reviews near Prospect, KY

235 Reviews of 20 Prospect Campgrounds


  • Diana W.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Really nice!

    We stayed here one night. It's a small campground about 35 mins from Louisville and has about 40ish sites for RVs with electric and water, some with sewage. Our site was fairly small and pretty close to other sites but it was easy enough to get into and fit our 12ft pop up without issue. They have 2 bathrooms(the one by the laundry/store is very nice!), a catch and release pond(small, but there are small bluegill and some bass), a nice playground, clean pool, store on site, and overall we had a great time. There are also several connections for wifi, and cable(we didn't try it). The staff seemed very nice. Our site without sewage was $30 plus tax, they also offer tent sites and small cabins($40-50 with air conditioning) if that's your thing. Our site was nice and shaded. We were disturbed a few times by trains in the middle of the night- otherwise it was pretty peaceful and quiet.

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    Great back woods camping with little ammenities

    overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk. Lots of trail access. fishing at a stocked public lake is a short drive.

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • Emily C.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Great spot to rest

    The bathrooms were beautiful and air conditioned! They were very clean and smelled like a swimming pool. They were nice and cool after a hot sweaty day and tent camping.

  • Jill R.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Louisville South KOA

    Dirty Derby

    WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead. When we got there is was not only packed, but there was no one enforcing the quiet hours, and it seemed like the cleaning staff could not keep up. There were loud people all through the night, and trash was overflowing everywhere. I'm not sure what it's like during other weeks of the year, but during the kentucky derby week it is a hot mess.

  • Kelsey R.
    Nov. 3, 2024

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Shaded and secluded

    Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

    We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

    I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

    My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

    There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

    Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

  • J
    Jun. 17, 2019

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Good variety

    Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins.  The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse.  The lake allows boats with electric trolling motor only. 

    We stayed in the full hookup section (camping facilities: electric, sewer, and water hookup as well as fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur at each site. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. 53 sites available, sites 222, 232, and 234 are wheelchair accessible).  The bathhouse was clean (even though it rained most of the weekend).  these sites are a good size and able to get any size Trailer or RV into these sites.  There is mostly grass on most of the sites in this area.

    The campground also offers electric only sites (camping facilities: electric hookup, fire ring, picnic table and parking spur at each site. Drinking water is available in area. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. Dumping station is available. There are 87 sites available. Sites 28, 44, 65, 75 and 90 are wheelchair accessible).  They have about 20 sites that back up right to the lake allowing fishing from your campsite.  Keep in mind that a lot of the electric only sites are very tight with a lot of trees in the area.  I can probably only get my 36 ft 5th wheel into a third of the sites, but there are many of sites that had shorter units on them.   

    Cabins:  Starve Hollow has 13 rent-a-camp cabins available March-Nov.(closed Dec.-Feb.)(NOTE: Local sales only during off season/winter months, contact property for details). Each cabin has a front porch with a swing, outside electric outlet and front porch light. Inside there are two small rooms each providing a ceiling fan with light, a heating/cooling unit and electrical outlets. The front room offers a small table with bench seats, corner shelf, chair, rocking chair, and a loft. The back room offers a bunk bed(single) and a double bed(NO LINENS or MATTRESS PROVIDED). Air mattress recommended.

    Fishing/Boating Starve-Hollow Lake has three boat ramps to choose from, one at the dam and two in the electric campground. Kayak, rowboat and canoe rental is available. A valid Indiana fishing license is required. Rowboat and canoe rental is available from mid April through October. Starve-Hollow Lake is a trolling motor only lake. For campers a fish cleaning station is available.

    Swimming A large beach is available for swimming from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers, and food concessions are available to visitors. Wheelchair ramps allow access to beach and concession area.

    Picnicking There are picnic areas and picnic shelters that can be reserved. Both shelters can be accessed by wheelchair. The East shelter has an electrical outlet. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. A wheelchair accessible playground, basketball goals, softball fields, horseshoe pits and a sand volleyball court are located on or near the swimming beach.

    Hiking Trails Starve Hollow has several hiking trails to explore that total approximately 11 miles.

  • J
    Sep. 15, 2022

    Louisville South KOA

    Tent sites stink here, $50+, very expensive

    Tent sites: steep hill with rodents living there. Gravel driveway leading to tent sites: a trench sure to rip the exhaust off your car. The RVers and workers: they make it obvious you are beneath them. Pets allowed: you WILL be up all night with the barking chihuaua on the next site. Airplanes flying over head as you are getting ready to sleep. Traverse the lawn to the faraway bathroom to ruin your shoes at 2am. Laundry on-site but the workers will scowl while you use it. Catch all this ire for the grand old price of $50+ per night.

  • J
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Great place! We will come back!

    There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site. Trails are rugged at times and you can access them through campground. We are here in the fall but the beach looks like a good size. Boat rentals. Cabins look cute. We peeked in one. Double bed with bunks in room. Theres a loft for kids. A/C and heat but not bathroom. Bring a mattress or sleeping bags or you will sleep on wood. I recommend the water cabins. Playgrounds are sprinkled throughout. DNR dont patrol a lot. Quiet campground.


Guide to Prospect

Glamping near Prospect, Kentucky offers access to nearby state parks and waterways with several options within 30-60 minute drive times. The Ohio River forms the northern border of the region, creating recreational opportunities for campers during warmer months. Winter temperatures typically range from 25-45°F, while summer months reach 75-90°F with moderate humidity levels.

What to do

Hiking historic trails: Charlestown State Park Campground features multiple trails with varying difficulty levels. "Enjoyed rose island trail lots of cool history to learn. Also enjoyed trail 6 with the waterfalls," notes Bryana D. The Rose Island trail includes a self-guided tour of former amusement park ruins.

Biking the Ohio River Greenway: Louisville South KOA provides convenient access to regional biking routes. "We biked the Ohio River Greenway path - nice 7 mile one way bike path from Jeffersonville to New Albany and stopped for lunch before turning around to head back," shares Lisa D. The bike trail includes a bike/pedestrian bridge connecting to Louisville's riverside paths.

Water activities: Lake-based recreation forms a central attraction at multiple sites. At Lake Shelby Campground, "You can rent a paddle boat or canoe. However, there has to be an adult in the canoe for rental. There are several docks and a boat ramp," explains Heather K. The park charges launch fees with an honor box system for payment.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Charlestown State Park Campground offers well-spaced sites with natural barriers. "The campground is very large and very well kept. All the sites are pretty much the same with good spacing between them," remarks Greg S. The campground provides both electric-only and full hookup sites with concrete pads.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Campers at Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest report abundant nature encounters minutes from urban areas. "Once you get to the top of the hill you are far removed from the noise, hustle and bustle of city/suburb living. The camp sites are all wooded and primative, preserving the peaceful serenity of such a beautiful and heavily forested area," reports Mike G. The forest location provides natural habitat for diverse wildlife.

Recreational amenities: General Butler State Resort Park includes multiple family facilities. "Property has a lodge, cabins, pull through, full hook up, and water/power hook up, primitive spots, and day use shelters. There is a pool and a restaurant are located at the lodge," explains Kyle. The park also features mini-golf, canoe rentals, and paddle boats.

What you should know

Additional entry fees: Some parks charge fees beyond campsite costs. "Be aware of an additional $9 feet at the gate besides the camp fee," cautions Donna T. about Charlestown State Park. Check park websites for current entry pricing before arrival.

Seasonal amenities: Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground offers different facilities based on time of year. "A large beach is available for swimming from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers, and food concessions are available to visitors," notes James L. Water-based activities generally operate mid-April through October.

Airport noise: Several campgrounds experience aircraft noise due to proximity to Louisville International Airport. "This is a great little well-kept campground. Unfortunately it's in the departure path of Louisville's airport, so be prepared for once-a-minute takeoffs if the airport is using its southbound runways for departures. UPS releases about 100 planes from around 3-5am," warns Derek P. about Jefferson Memorial Forest.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: O'Bannon Woods State Park offers family-friendly amenities. "The kids love the pool and trails. The campground sites are spacious and lots of shade in the summer," shares Audria J. The better playground is located in loop A according to camper reviews.

Swimming options: Multiple parks feature swimming areas for children. "The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse," explains Martin M. about Starve Hollow. Many parks offer free swimming to registered campers during specific hours.

Educational opportunities: Family learning experiences enhance camping trips. "We visited in the off season and during COVID. But the staff were friendly, grounds were clean, sites are very close together. We were happy to spend the night and know we were safe and tucked in. Our son loved the jump pillow," reports Lea B. about Louisville South KOA.

Tips from RVers

Site selection guidance: O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground requires careful planning for larger rigs. "The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box. There was no water at the site though. Throughout the campground are potable water spigots that you can hook up to and add water to your tank," explains Derek J. Most sites require some leveling.

Pad length considerations: RVers should verify site dimensions before booking. "Sites loops are tight but people with big fifth wheels were able to manage just fine," notes Tom B. about General Butler State Resort Park. Some sites feature steep drop-offs requiring careful positioning of wheel chocks.

Hookup availability: RV campers should confirm which utilities are available at their specific site. "Campground is nice with concrete pads and full hookups. Campground was not heavily shaded, but we didn't mind that at all," comments Lisa D. about Charlestown State Park. Not all parks offer sewer connections, though dump stations are typically available.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Prospect, KY is Charlestown State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 37 reviews.

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