Best Cabin Camping near Campton, KY

Several campgrounds near Campton, Kentucky provide rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Zilpo Campground in Daniel Boone National Forest offers small, semi-rustic cabins measuring approximately 10 x 20 feet, equipped with air conditioning, bunk beds, and basic furniture. Lago Linda Hideaway features cozy cabins tucked among trees, some overlooking a lake, with options ranging from tiny cabins to larger units with full kitchens, bathrooms with showers, and gas fireplace heaters. As one visitor noted, "The cabin we stayed in had a queen bed, kitchen area and bathroom with a shower. Some of the cabins overlook the beautiful lake." Red River Gorge Retreats and Land of the Arches Campground also provide cabin accommodations with electricity and indoor amenities.

Cabin rentals in the region range from basic structures to fully furnished units with varied pricing. Zilpo Campground charges approximately $75 for electric cabins, which include two double bunk beds without mattresses, requiring guests to bring their own bedding. Most locations are pet-friendly, though Land of the Arches Campground prohibits pets. According to one Lago Linda guest, "Awesome tiny cabin, has everything you need and nothing you don't! Brought my dog this time, I'll be renting this tiny cabin for future adventures in and around the gorge area." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak seasons from spring through fall. Twin Knobs Recreation Area and 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge operate seasonally, typically closing in late October or early November.

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture and electricity but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from simple microwaves to full kitchens with refrigerators and stoves. Firewood is available for purchase at most campgrounds, with bundles typically costing $7-8. While some cabins include private bathrooms, others rely on communal shower houses and restroom facilities. Cell service and WiFi can be unreliable throughout the region, so downloading maps and information before arrival is advisable. Small camp stores operate at several locations, though selection is limited primarily to essentials and firewood.

Best Cabin Sites Near Campton, Kentucky (21)

    1. Red River Gorge Retreats (Miguel's Pizza)

    19 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    8 miles
    Website

    $14 / night

    "I think they just put that sign up there to let visitors know that its not a place to go to be noisy and obnoxious all night long; there are quiet hours that are typically well respected, beginning at"

    "You have food for purchase, paid showers, great community, and picnic tables/ pavilions if you want to bust out the stove and cook for yourself."

    2. Red River Gorge Campground

    22 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    11 miles

    $10 / night

    "Princess Arch offers 105ft of elevation and is a quick 0.6 mi hike from the parking loop. There are bathrooms and trash bins at the parking loop."

    "Well traveled trails easily followed. Clean campground. Very scenic as one would expect."

    3. Lago Linda Hideaway

    23 Reviews
    Beattyville, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 464-2876

    $12 - $115 / night

    "Awesome tiny cabin, has everything you need and nothing you don’t! I’ve been coming here for years, always tent camp."

    "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."

    4. Natural Bridge Campground

    12 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 663-9352

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Nice shaded creek on the outskirts of the campground. Running water, RR, a grill, & Fire ring. All perks. 🔥"

    "There is so much to do nearby. Awesome stores and adventures. Campground has WiFi, fishing for kids, and is in a great location."

    5. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 768-2722

    $28 - $94 / night

    "When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way."

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    Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00

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    6. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 780-7818

    $31 - $128 / night

    "Good picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms are not far from any of the site in the loop. Will update after we use the shower house."

    "Stayed on the F Loop next to the lake, fire pit, picnic table, level tent site and bathroom showers a short walk. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. campsite are close together."

    7. Lota. Rocks- Land of the Arches Campground

    3 Reviews
    Zoe, KY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 668-7074

    $8 - $35 / night

    "Good wifi is provided within the hangar.

    LOTA is close to a lot of hiking trails and climbing. We did an 8-mile kayak down the Red River."

    "This is in the heart of the Red River Gorge and super close to Muir Valley. Great climbing campground that is fairly affordable ($8 per person per night)."

    8. 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge

    4 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 481-1611

    $50 / night

    "If you are looking for a campground that is near all of the hiking trails and sights in and around the red river gorge this is the place to be!!"

    "The park is super clean, tons of showers in the bath house, nice little pool, lots of amenities at the camp store, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, a little creek access to wade in, and everyone"

    9. Red River Adventure

    2 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 663-1012

    $80 / night

    "Had a great time here, the staff was friendly and helpful and kind and it felt extremely remote and secluded and private too!"

    10. Daniel Boone Campground

    1 Review
    Slade, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 663-0000

    $35 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Campton, KY

261 Reviews of 21 Campton Campgrounds


  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    A Week of Relaxation

    This was a week long trip for our 7th Anniversary. We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip. We've never been to this campground before so we tried to do some research on reviews - the good, the bad the ugly. We found that the H loop seemed to be the way to go so we reserved H006. It had a very level pad for our camper - that was a plus and it included electric. There was a tent pad at the top where we would sit in the morning with coffee. When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way. The picnic table was huge (no gaps!) and provide plenty of seating for more than just the two of us. There were three lantern/food polls available to use, one at the top and two at the bottom. Across the street was extra parking and a path that led down to your own private beach. We didn't have to go to the beach (which was closed for the season) to enjoy the lake. We loved our site and although we had sites on either side - you weren't on top of each other. 

    There was a man-made path you could follow down to the lower road and take a short walk to the shower house. The shower house was ok - three toilets (one broken) and three showers (the handicap out of order). The toilets flushed "hard", in other words, be read to step out as you hit the flush button as it tends to splash more than it should. The showers had a door, a small bench for clothes and a very small stall. It was kept clean, but still covered in bugs/cobwebs/etc. There are two shower houses in H loop.

    We walked the H loop at least twice a day - almost a mile around. There are not very many electric sites on the loop. Some sites were single and some were double (much larger). We did get to walk/drive through the other loops - they were ok as well, but I would only go back knowing we'd be in H. 

    We drove out to do a couple of short hikes. No bears, but lots of nature - tons of mushrooms! We even drove through the Clear Creek campground - not a lot there, drop toilets and the water main was broken. Very low key if that's what you're looking for. We stopped by a small park and saw the old iron furnace, pretty cool and lot's of places to picnic. 

    We loved our site, the H loop and the variety of things we got to do while we were there.

  • B
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Joe young cabin

    Awesome tiny cabin, has everything you need and nothing you don’t! I’ve been coming here for years, always tent camp. Brought my dog this time, I’ll be renting this tiny cabin for future adventures in and around the gorge area!

  • K
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    Land and Lake Beauty

    This campground has it all:)  I picked this campsite as it is further south in the Daniel Boone National Forest so it isn't near the chaos of the climbing that is found further North.  

    "Peak Season Rates as listed on website - https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232370?tab=fees

    Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00

    Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged$8/night; additional campers will be charged$1/night A$5 nightly fee is charged for electric hookups Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding."

    We wanted to check out the cabins as they looked so darling.  We couldn't quite tell if the cabins had AC or heat. 

    As for the beach, it was a blast and we spent pretty much the whole day there and every day with the heat. At night the beach is sadly closed but if you go up a little more on the road you will find another "beach" spot that isn't closed so you can look at the stars over the lake. 

    It is a pain to get back to town in my opinion so make sure you have what you need.

  • D
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Zilpo Campground

    Great semi rustic

    Stayed at cabin D11. Nicely maintained.  A bit on the small side but good for a place to lay your head. This cabin is directly opposite the restrooms for this loop. Cabin is about 10 x 20. The front room has two chairs a bench and table and the air conditioner. The second room has four single bunk beds.

    The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs.

  • Heather K.
    May. 16, 2019

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    A nice campground for families and rock climbers!

    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 area for RV's is a little tight in the trees and probably won't accommodate an extremely large vehicle. However, there is a huge open field on further into the camp that should be fairly easy to turn around in. The huge field is available for tent campers, but these are primitive sites with no water/electricity. The improved sites with water/electricity are closer to The Pavilion and Shake Out Lounge. 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. There is a bathhouse with toilets and showers. There are 2 locations to obtain firewood on the campground. They also sell ice. There is not a store on site, but a short drive up the road there is a general & grocery store that also sells fresh made sandwiches. There are cabins to rent. The cabins are tucked in the trees and are very cozy. The cabin we stayed in on one of our visits, had a queen bed, kitchen area and bathroom with a shower. Plenty of trees to hang a hammock, as well. Some of the cabins overlook the beautiful lake. 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. Fishing is allowed with a permit in the lake. There are hiking trails and dogs are welcome at the campground. Overall, a great campground for individuals, friends and families.

  • Daniel S.
    Oct. 12, 2017

    Zilpo Campground

    OVER RATED

    "Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites.  

    Views of the lake are enjoyed by those who relax on the sandy beach. Tater Knob, a fire tower open to the public, is nearby, offering outstanding views of the area."

    We were planning on staying multiple night because of the reviews online but it ended up being a whole lot of families with kids running around like wild beasts for hours on end. it truly annoyed us the entire time we were there and left early in the morning. I'm sure we could have spoke to some one and moved sites. It is advertised as above as fun for the whole family so we felt like dicks haha. whatever. moving along now.

  • Anthony I.
    May. 3, 2022

    Zilpo Campground

    Nice and quiet.

    A lovely campground that is well-maintained and very peaceful. We opted for a site with electricity and it had a nice level pad for our trailer and truck, a fire ring, a picnic table and post for our lantern. The campground itself is quite large, taking up the whole peninsula, there are not many public areas to access the beach for swimming, but there are a few moderate to easy hiking trails and during our visit other than ice and firewood there was nothing available as the store was closed. We were at our campsite at the beginning of May, and I will say be very careful as I pulled more ticks off of myself and my dog than I ever have in my life, so be sure to triple check.

  • Shari C.
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Natural Bridge Campground

    God’s country explored.

    Nice management. Basic site with all necessities meet. Nice shaded creek on the outskirts of the campground. Running water, RR, a grill, & Fire ring. All perks. 🔥

  • Alisha R.
    Apr. 1, 2023

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Twin Knobs cozy camping spots

    Good level spots. Quiet the first week of April. Good picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms are not far from any of the site in the loop. Will update after we use the shower house. I thought that we would be able to walk from our location to the camp store. It is possible but not easy. The camp store and laundry were closed March 31, bought firewood at entry for $8 a bundle.


Guide to Campton

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Campton, Kentucky, where nature meets comfort in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Explore the Scenic Trails of Red River Gorge

  • Enjoy breathtaking views and well-traveled trails at the Red River Gorge Campground, perfect for hiking enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.
  • The Natural Bridge Campground offers easy access to stunning rock formations and hiking paths, making it an ideal spot for outdoor adventurers.
  • Stay at 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge and take advantage of nearby hiking trails while enjoying the comfort of a cabin.

Family-Friendly Activities and Amenities

  • At Twin Knobs Recreation Area, families can enjoy a variety of lake activities, including fishing and kayaking, all while staying in cozy cabins.
  • The Lago Linda Hideaway features a beautiful lake area perfect for swimming and kayaking, making it a fun destination for families.
  • Daniel Boone Campground provides a friendly atmosphere with amenities that cater to families, including picnic areas and nearby attractions.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • The Zilpo Campground offers electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for cabin campers.
  • Enjoy modern conveniences at Lago Linda Hideaway, where cabins come equipped with electricity and access to clean restrooms.
  • Red River Adventure features spacious campsites with firewood available, perfect for cozy evenings around the fire after a day of exploring.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Campton, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Campton, KY is Red River Gorge Retreats (Miguel's Pizza) with a 4.6-star rating from 19 reviews.

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