Best Glamping near Cave City, KY

Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort and Rock Cabin Camping provide premium glamping accommodations minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park. Rock Cabin Camping features renovated historic rock cabins from the early 1900s with modern interiors that rival upscale hotels. These luxury outdoor stays include full bathroom facilities, comfortable beds, electricity, and fire pits with grills for evening relaxation. Horse Cave KOA offers distinctive glamping options including teepees, covered wagons, and treehouses with resort-style amenities. Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave features luxury glamping units with concrete pads, grills, and full hookups for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience. One guest shared, "They are remodeling the old cabins that have been there since the early 1900s. And they look fantastic inside, better than some Marriott's I've been in."

Just 5 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park, these glamping resorts feature numerous recreational opportunities. The Horse Cave KOA includes a jumping pillow, swimming pool, mini farm with pettable animals, and an obstacle course in the dog park. Families particularly enjoy the water activities at Jellystone Park, which boasts inflatable water features, multiple playgrounds, splash pads, and a pond with beach area. For evening entertainment, private fire pits allow for stargazing and marshmallow roasting. According to a camper, "There is a small barn with animals penned up so you can just walk up to the fence and pet them. My wife and daughter loved that!" Most glamping properties in the area operate year-round, with peak season running April through October when the weather is most favorable for exploring the region's famous cave systems.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cave City, Kentucky (20)

    1. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    137 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    8 miles
    +1 (270) 758-2424

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center."

    "Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires."

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    34 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    6 miles
    Website

    "When we arrived, the check in process was very easy and staff were helpful and friendly. Ice and firewood can be purchased on site."

    "The park was beautiful and a packet was ready since we arrived after 7:00pm. Our fire pit was littered with trash. I notified the office the next morning however it was not cleaned during our stay."

    3. Nolin Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4240

    $27 - $45 / night

    "The sites are located in a grove of pine trees, which makes for well shaded sites with a pleasant surface of soft pine straw to pitch your tents."

    "It was on the water and at night we had our campfire in the nice fire pit while overlooking the water. Very serene. The campground doesn’t have a ton of sites and they are spaced out quite well."

    4. Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

    14 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Bathrooms & showers are spacious, CLEAN, and they are air conditioned! There are seasonal campers here for sure, but that wasn't a negative. The campground is quiet and well maintained."

    "This is a small campground right near the entrance of Mammoth Cave NP. It was nice being so close with plenty of hiking options. Bathrooms were clean, laundry was fine."

    5. Horse Cave KOA

    12 Reviews
    Horse Cave, KY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 786-2819

    "It had a gorgeous view of the Kentucky hills. Full hook up. The sites all looked very nice. They had teepees, covered wagons & a couple of treehouses. A nice area for tents as well."

    "They have recently built a new bath house and it’s awesome. It has rooms that each have a toilet, sink and shower. Total privacy! Nice and clean as well. Big points for this amenity."

    6. Baileys Point

    34 Reviews
    Lucas, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 622-6959

    $22 - $50 / night

    "Most sites have electric and water. Many sites have incredible views of Barren River Lake and some are downright on the banks. Bath houses are climate controlled and CLEAN."

    "It's one of the few in the state where you can camp near the water and keep your kayaks or boat within a quick stroll."

    7. Rock Cabin Camping

    5 Reviews
    Cave City, KY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 773-4740

    $25 - $99 / night

    "Pros; This is a simple little campground near Mammoth Cave. The owner is super nice and friendly."

    "Quiet, pretty, easy, and the owners and staff are delightful."

    8. Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave

    3 Reviews
    Cave City, KY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 773-3840

    $29 - $105 / night

    "Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available."

    "The kids are super excited to do the lake inflatable course and have already enjoyed the nice playground and bouncing pad. We chose a standard site so I didn’t expect much."

    9. The Narrows

    12 Reviews
    Lucas, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 646-3094

    $34 - $50 / night

    "Two loops, B loop has access to the shoreline so you can park your boat and walk to your site. Loop A has an overlook ( also called a cliff)."

    "The Narrows Recreation Area is off Ky 31E outside Glasgow, Ky. This is Redneck farm country at its best. Surprisingly I saw no signs for mud bogs though there were plenty of tractors and corn."

    10. Bowling Green KOA

    19 Reviews
    Bowling Green, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 843-1919

    "Made it less than enjoyable sitting by the beautiful fire pit provided. Had higher expectations for KOA based on other experiences but should have researched to know how close the highway was."

    "This was a nice KOA, but some sites were small with all sites having very small fire pits made from only old tire wheels."

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Glamping Reviews near Cave City, KY

392 Reviews of 20 Cave City Campgrounds


  • Brian S.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Highly recommended (sites 102/104, D Loop)

    We stayed in sites 102 and 104 with 3 other families, and used a total of five 3-4 person tents. We had plenty of [level] room to spread out. Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center.

    Sites were non-electric, and there were no receptacles to be found anywhere close, even at the conveniently located (and very clean) bathrooms. Bring Your Own Electricity, but please note the generator quiet hours. (Solar generators and power stations for the win.) Fire rings are very heavy cast iron with with very sturdy, adjustable-height cooking grates. They really put out some heat once you get the fire going, and are very easy to cook on.

    They don't want you bringing in outside wood for obvious reasons, and they only sell compressed saw dust wood bricks at the camp store. They work well once you get the hang of them, don't smoke much at all, and keep you warm. However, at ~$7.50 for a case of 6 blocks, they can get expensive quickly if, like my family, you're the kind of campers that like a good fire.

    Overall, park was clean, quiet, and each site has just enough space for you to ignore the people around you if that's what you're into. We love all of the cheesy tourist traps in Cave City, and love the centralized location between Nashville and Louisville--allows me to easily camp with close friends I have in both cities. Already planning on coming back regularly.

  • Staci R.
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Hidden Gem in south central Kentucky

    Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires. There are several competitive runs (5K and up) almost every weekend in the surrounding communities, and several are hosted in Mammoth Cave park itself. There is also the opportunity to go "caving", and you can walk through the caverns, and there are numerous hiking trails. Mammoth Cave offers tent, RV, and cabin camping - just be aware the cabins have running water, but no kitchens or air conditioning.

  • Kristin H.
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Baileys Point

    Our Go-To

    What can I say, but Bailey's is our happy little piece of paradise! I've camped here since I was in my early 20s in tents, to camping in a camper in my 40s. Most sites have electric and water. Many sites have incredible views of Barren River Lake and some are downright on the banks. Bath houses are climate controlled and CLEAN. Bailey's is a large campground but it's not usually crowded with loud, obnoxious people. There's nearly a camaraderie here between the campers and while everyone is friendly, they tend to keep to themselves. We like loops B and C the best for a combo of waterfront views and shade trees. Something about watching the moonlight sparkle on the lake with a warm, crackling fire nearby. Bailey's is it!

  • 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.

  • Heather K.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    Wonderful fall getaway!

    When we arrived, the check in process was very easy and staff were helpful and friendly. Ice and firewood can be purchased on site. The efficiency cabin we stayed in was very clean and just perfect for 4 people. The cabin had a bunk bed and a futon bed. The kitchen had a small stove, sink and fridge. The bathroom was small but had a shower and toilet. There was a fire pit and picnic table. The jump pad was fun for the kids. The mini golf course needed a little cleaning/maintenance for the rocks and leaves on the course. The planned fall activities were so much fun for my kids. They did painting, bingo and games. All the staff we came in contact with were friendly. The cabin was situated in a convenient location to all activities. Our stay for this trip was awesome and I would recommend staying at this campground in the fall.

  • M
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Quiet and relaxing

    Quiet and laid back. The bathrooms were very clean and also air conditioned, which was a nice treat for a few minutes to step out of the humid June heat. They were flush toilets. There was potable water right by the bathrooms. There were no showers but if you drove right outside the campground in the park there was coin operated showers and laundry room. There was also a camp store and post office. There were trails that ran through the campground and ones right outside in the park. During the day you could schedule tours to the caves which was a great view.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2020

    Barren River Lake Resort Lodge & Cottages — Barren River Lake State Resort Park

    Update needed

    Barren River State Resort Park

    Barren River State Resort Park is small but it offers a lot of options.

    The campground is off by itself, quiet , with separate areas and pull through options. The campground is somewhat maintained and the sites are somewhat level. I like the back in sites with shade and a small patio to set up on. They have small asphalt pads so you will get your backing skills tested. The middle sites, (I was in site 45 top of the hill, pull thru) are on a hill which ends at the water with a boat ramp and small beach area. I huffed and puffed up and down the hill several times! There is a short trail near the boat ramp, more for fisher folk then a good hike. It ends at a small inlet. You have a strip of grass to your uphill side to use, otherwise not much privacy. The middle sites have pretty much no shade and we sweltered our middays , chasing the limited shade. The showers are newer, air conditioned and clean. Showers are spacious with seating and wall hooks. Luke warm water, which definitely makes for quick showers! A good way to enforce water conservation, lol.

    If you are a biker you have some hills to climb in the park. There is a walk/bike trail around the golfing greens, with a dirt trail off the backside. The stable may still be closed. I did not check if they had started a new contract due to Covid restrictions. LOTS of boating options. Bring your own or rent. The lake is huge and busy with a marina. There’s a beach that you will want to drive to, to long of a walk and I didn’t find any cut through trails from our section of the campground.

    Two cool events to check out are the Highland Games, ( men in skirts throwing things)and the Bourbonfest a newer event.

    Local grocery w/i 10 miles, antiques, restaurants (Funky Paradise Point) and Mammoth Cave, Cave City attractions as well as an Amish Market in Scottsville and seasonal Farmers Market in Glasgow.

  • Alejandra E.
    Sep. 2, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Great camping spot

    We booked a group site and had 3 tents. It’s very woodsy and tranquil. Bathrooms were close by and air conditioned too! The showers are in the general store building where the post office is so a short walk or drive there. It’s coin operated with a change machine for bills. $1.50 to turn the shower on and insert more coins before it turns off for additional time if needed. The park is amazing and there’s lots of trails that lead to caves and cave openings. All the cave tours within the park were fully booked when we went so we booked some private tours outside the park in the surrounding area. Lots of opportunities to see caves! We stayed for two nights and did some star gazing! Overall great campground and facilities. They also have a kennel for a small fee at the park lodge if you bring your pet and you’re going in a cave tour whether in the park or outside of it. Pets are generally not allowed in caves. Just confirm pet is vaccinated.

  • L
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Large sites close to Coooool Caves

    We were nervous about our tent fitting on the pad.....but we could have fit 4 tents on the pad. There was a picnic table, tree coverage, and close to the bathrooms. It was muggy outside, but the bathrooms were air conditioned! There were 2 stalls and 2 sinks, but it was clean. Showers, laundry, and post office are located by the store. You have to pay $1.00 for 4 minutes. There was a storm that blew in the night we stayed, but there were plenty of drains under the pad. It was quiet, clean, and spacious. I wanna go back....like today.


Guide to Cave City

Glamping options near Cave City, Kentucky offer diverse lodging experiences within 20 miles of Mammoth Cave National Park. The region sits at approximately 600 feet elevation with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Fall camping is especially popular when temperatures average 65-75°F during the day and the deciduous forest displays vibrant autumn colors.

What to do

Explore underground alternatives to Mammoth Cave: When cave tours are booked, several smaller cave systems provide less crowded options. At Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort, you're ideally situated for cave exploration. "Right off of I65 it's a short drive to the campground," notes a visitor, adding it's "on the edge of Mammoth Cave National Park."

Try water activities on Barren River Lake: Just 25 miles from Cave City, the lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. A camper at The Narrows shared, "Within walking distance of the Marina, nice shaded sites and room to spread out. A cool feature in the sites is a fish cleaning table as well as fire ring and picnic table."

Visit neighboring attractions: Several unique Kentucky experiences are within 20 minutes of Cave City. At Horse Cave KOA, families enjoy proximity to educational venues. "Easy trip down to Mammoth Cave. Very close to Hidden River and Kentucky Down Under," explains one reviewer who appreciated the convenient location.

What campers like

Unique glamping accommodations: Beyond traditional cabins, specialized lodging options stand out at glamping sites. A camper at Horse Cave KOA noted, "There were a ton of things for kids and families to do. There was a pool, playground, pond, etc. There were some really cool wagon tents, teepee's, and actual tree houses."

Privacy in natural settings: Tent campers appreciate secluded sites with natural ground cover. At Mammoth Cave Campground, a visitor highlighted, "Tons of trees and shade. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening," adding "There are trails that leave the campground."

Animal encounters: Several glamping locations feature animal interactions. A visitor to Horse Cave KOA shared their experience: "This is a super cute campground. Easily accessible and very clean sites! There is a small barn with animals penned up so you can just walk up to the fence and pet them."

What you should know

Historic accommodations require planning: The rock cabins at Rock Cabin Camping have limited availability due to their popularity. One visitor noted, "The owners are a great couple. Very friendly and helpful. There is a lodging style for everyone: small cabin, family cabin, tent, or R.V."

Wildlife interactions are common: Prepare for friendly wildlife at campgrounds throughout the area. At Mammoth Cave Campground, a visitor reported, "Very clean & quiet! The wildlife are very friendly!" while another camper mentioned seeing "Deer & turkey walk thru ur campsite!"

Seasonal operations vary: While some glamping locations operate year-round, others have limited seasons. Nolin Lake State Park operates from April through October, with a camper noting, "We've stayed here several times and always love it. Love being able to access the lake. Sites are spaced nicely, lots of shade in most areas."

Tips for camping with families

Mini farm experiences: Children particularly enjoy animal interactions at select glamping locations. A reviewer at Horse Cave KOA enthusiastically shared, "This is a super cute campground. My wife and daughter loved that!" referring to the small animal barn where visitors can pet the animals.

Look for campgrounds with multiple play options: Some locations offer numerous recreational facilities. A visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave reported, "This is the kind of campground you can take your kids, never leave the campground, and have fun for days. We did arts and crafts, bingo, trick or treating, watched the golf cart parade, played on several of the different playgrounds, and putt putt golf."

Consider noise levels: Proximity to highways affects some camping experiences. A Jellystone visitor cautioned, "The newer section (200's are the site numbers) have paved roads and new playgrounds. Downfall is zero shade. It is really hot there in the summer."

Tips from RVers

Electric service considerations: Some campgrounds experience electrical fluctuations. A visitor to Jellystone Park noted, "Would have got 5 stars but the power would spike several times a day to 129-132 volts setting off alarm in coach. Highly recommend Surge Protector at this park."

Site leveling challenges: Many area campgrounds require leveling equipment. At The Narrows, a camper observed, "Many of the sites are not level so bring your blocks," which is particularly important for larger RVs.

Dump station timing: Plan departure times to avoid congestion at dump stations. A visitor to The Narrows advised, "Dump station is not ideal with long campers" and another mentioned "dump station busy when leaving with line," suggesting mid-week or early morning departures to avoid waiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Cave City, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Cave City, KY is Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 137 reviews.

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