Best Cabin Camping near Cerulean, KY

Several state parks and private resorts around Cerulean, Kentucky include cozy cabins with varying amenities. Energy Lake Campground offers bunkhouses with heat and air conditioning, providing comfortable shelter during extreme weather conditions. According to Erin R., "The cabins were clean and comfortable with cold AC, the hosts were friendly and the no-wake lake and canoe rentals were fun." Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park features cabin accommodations with access to hiking trails, a lake for swimming, and mini-golf facilities. KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point provides lakeside cabin rentals with views of Lake Barkley and access to a marina with boat rentals. Most cabins include electrical outlets, picnic tables, and fire rings for outdoor cooking and gathering.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Energy Lake Campground's bunkhouses represent the more basic end of the spectrum, while resort-style cabins at locations like Eddy Creek Marina Resort offer more amenities. Most properties operate seasonally, typically from April through October, though some extend their season from March through November. Pet policies vary by location, with Prizer Point Marina & Resort prohibiting pets while many state park cabins allow them. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when lakeside cabins book quickly. Brad S. notes that at KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point, "Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Cabin rental and seasonal sites available."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, from basic fire rings for outdoor cooking to cabins with refrigerators and microwaves. Campers should pack cooking utensils, food storage containers, and cleaning supplies. On-site camp stores at locations like Energy Lake Campground sell ice, firewood, and limited groceries. For more extensive shopping, the towns of Cadiz and Eddyville offer grocery stores and supply shops within a 20-30 minute drive of most cabin locations. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, particularly at Energy Lake Campground, so downloading maps and information before arrival is advisable.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cerulean, Kentucky (28)

    1. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Dawson Springs, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 797-3421

    $20 - $45 / night

    "I love this park! Camping, cabins, hiking, horseback, swimming, and even mini golf. There are numerous trails, and a plethora of wildlife."

    "First of all, the drive to Dawson Springs is GORGEOUS. Rolling hills, farmland, trees, really gets you in the mood!"

    2. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-1131

    $20 - $28 / night

    "Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping."

    "Huge lake offers great fishing.

    The campground is not huge but does offer water and sewer hookups. They have 2 shower houses located for a 5 min walk from any site."

    3. Energy Lake Campground

    19 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2270

    "One which will soon be all rental cabins."

    "A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat."

    4. KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    14 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 522-3762

    "Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals."

    "RV sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Many sites have great view of the lake. I recommend renting a golf cart. This is a very large campground. They have free kayak and paddle boats."

    5. Prizer Point Marina & Resort

    9 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    16 miles
    Website

    "Prizer Point KOA and Marina is your basic camp away from home with all those modern conveniences.

    Water all around (peninsula) so water sports of course."

    "We had a very quiet and relaxing stay on the banks of Lake Barkley.  The cable TV had a pretty good selection of channels.  We had a patio spot and the furniture and firepit were in great shape. "

    6. Holiday Hills Resort

    4 Reviews
    Eddyville, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 388-5253

    $33 - $999 / night

    "The site is on the lake with cabins as well. They have full hookups and they were in good condition.  We were in and out. Will will be back through for sure to check the place out during the day. "

    "Clean campsites with a great view of the lake. Nice pool as well!"

    7. Kenlake State Resort Park

    13 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 474-2211

    $20 - $38 / night

    "The camp ground is split away from the actual park by 68/80, a four lane highway, and there are zero direction signs telling you to turn toward Aurora instead of into the park."

    "First be aware there are several seasonal campers who pretty much feel like they own the place, so their children's running around on golf carts, bicycles and walking through your camp to get to the "trail"

    8. Eddy Creek Marina Resort

    1 Review
    Eddyville, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 388-2271

    "Eddy creek RV park is very well kept, clean, and somewhat secluded on Lake Barkley."

    9. Wranglers Campground

    4 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    $6 - $10 / night

    "Was greeted by friendly staff, splurged on a cabin and it was clean and comfortable."

    "I didn’t really know it was a thing to bring horses to camp and ride them on the trails! Loved it. Spots are pretty close together but fine for big rigs."

    10. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Hillman Ferry Campground

    9 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    "Over 300 campsites from primitive, electric w/ water and full hook ups in each area along with campstore, modern restrooms and shower houses and so many things to do: swimming, fishing, boating, boat ramps"

    "It was too crowded for me and too shallow close to the bank for fishing. No cell service. Nice playgrounds."

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Cabin Reviews near Cerulean, KY

218 Reviews of 28 Cerulean Campgrounds


  • Brad S.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    Cool campground with great views!

    Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals. Full hookups on most sites including cable, and lakeside sites have the “honey wagon” that comes around to empty tanks. WiFi is pretty ok. Cell reception is good. Cabin rental and seasonal sites available.

  • Analia F.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Piney Campground

    Lake nearby!

    Being close to water is always nice, and our family always looks for this when we are traveling away from home to camp. Kentucky Lake is nearby, and we spent most of our day here. We towed our small boat from home because we wanted to be able to enjoy being on the water (and my dad wanted to fish). There is running water and showers available on site, although I just jumped in the lake and shampooed my hair in their :) Very large campground, which was nice. Lots of room between campsites. Always a plus for us. The campground itself was really nice, we were actually very impressed. The campsites were well marked and had a picnic table, fire ring and a hanging rack which was super nice! We hung our wet suits from being in the lake all day. Great hiking nearby too. We would hike in the morning, and play in the water the rest of the day. The attendants/rangers were awesome, and directed us in the right place for hiking. You can see from my pictures attached that we hiked almost everyday. We would definitely stay here again next time we are in the area.

  • Caleb J.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Buchanan Resort

    Great Place to Stay by Kentucky Lake

    Buchanan Resort is a well maintained resort with access to many amenities like a restaurant, pool, playground, pavilion, and store. The docks are easily accessible being close to the lots. The lots at the resort campground have water and electricity as well as a picnic table and a simple, stationary, charcoal grill. If you do not have an RV then they have cottages to be rented out. This resort is a great place to stay overall.

  • Abigaile J.
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Tanglewood Campground & RV Resort

    Wonderful experience!

    This site is completely RV/mobile camping! It’s easy to access and well taken care of in means of landscaping, our site was also right next to the front and the store!

    Our site included a picnic table, water access, electrical outlets and a fire pit. The lake is nearby and there is an access near the entrance of the campgrounds.

    The grounds are well taken care of as I had previously said and honestly very inviting, the people are very nice and have an entire area for kids!

    I’d recommend Tanglewood!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Energy Lake Campground

    Nice!

    Large camping area w/several loops. One which will soon be all rental cabins. Each loop has its own restroom/shower house and all are near the lake( some closer then others) canoe rental or bring your own, basketball court and playground as well as swimming area. There is direct access to one of the many trails in LBL and several within easy biking or driving distance. The staff was very helpful.

  • N
    May. 11, 2017

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Boldlygo

    I love this park! Camping, cabins, hiking, horseback, swimming, and even mini golf. There are numerous trails, and a plethora of wildlife. We even saw a bald eagle within 15 minutes drive from the park.

  • E
    Jan. 11, 2020

    Energy Lake Campground

    Very Good

    A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat. I love this campground as an alternative to Hillman Ferry, where we have often stayed. The cabins were clean and comfortable with cold AC, the hosts were friendly and the no-wake lake and canoe rentals were fun. I would advise checking with the hosts about canoe and kayak rentals upon check in, there is limited availability when camp is full and hot weather can also affect. This campground is also in a good location to explore all LBL has to offer when compared to Hillman, it's closer to the Elk and Bison Prairie and Wranglers Campground, as well as the Nature Station, which is great for us since we like to trail ride and hike. Downfall is the beach is muddy and rocky and the playground is old with just a metal slide and swings. We didn't want to swim here so maybe plan on doing that elsewhere at the lakes. Next time we will camp, likely on loop D, which had some nice lakeview sites. You can't see the water from the cabin loop. There is spotty cell service throughout the campground.

  • Kacie E.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Beautiful and Spacious

    First of all, the drive to Dawson Springs is GORGEOUS. Rolling hills, farmland, trees, really gets you in the mood! Upon arrival, the camp store worker was very friendly, gave us a campground map and hiking map and answered all of our questions. We stayed in the regular campground but they also have a campground for people with horses/horse trailers, as the park has horse trails to go on as well! We didn’t swim in the lake, but it did look beautiful and looked to be a nice place to swim and kayak and paddle boat (which they have for rental as well). The hiking trails are gorgeous and vary in length and intensity. The spot that we were at had plenty of room to spread out and relax. One side had the picnic table and fire pit, and the other side was a grassy area with trees where we hung our hammock. It was stunning! We will definitely be back!

  • t
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Hillman Ferry Campground

    Maybe nice at one time.

    We were very disappointed to find the bicycle trail in unusable condition. It should have been repaved many years ago. The restroom in the C loop had 2 unusable showers and a 3rd with a broken screen so it was filled with bugs. In the toilet side the windows were closed so it was hot and stinky. Campsites here are not cheap so I think hand soap should be included. There are a lot of semipermanent rigs set up; it's probably packed on weekends. We had a small water view site with a cement picnic table where we could watch a family of very bold squirrels. The store had ice cream, firewood and a few essentials. There was reasonable WiFi outside but the area was dirty and never cleaned. Perhaps if we had a boat or jet ski this place would be a better fit but as it was we left early and won't return,


Guide to Cerulean

Cabin camping near Cerulean, Kentucky offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy Nature Trails and Scenic Views

  • Experience the beauty of the outdoors at Energy Lake Campground, where you can hike scenic trails and enjoy stunning lake views.
  • Explore the picturesque landscapes at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, known for its breathtaking hiking trails and serene paddle boating opportunities.
  • Discover the tranquility of Lake Barkley State Resort Park, which offers access to beautiful nature walks and a peaceful environment for relaxation.

Cabins are Available at Top Campgrounds

  • Stay in comfort at Wranglers Campground, where cozy cabins are available alongside amenities for horse lovers.
  • Enjoy a unique cabin experience at Holiday Hills Resort, featuring clean cabins with stunning views of the lake and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Experience the charm of Prizer Point Marina & Resort, which offers well-maintained cabins and easy access to water activities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cerulean, KY is Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park with a 4-star rating from 19 reviews.

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