Top Tent Camping near Clarkson, KY

Best Tent Sites Near Clarkson, KY (7)

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   Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

   8 Reviews

   48 Photos

   38 Saves

   Brownsville, Kentucky

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   • Reservable
   • Tents
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
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   Turnhole Backcountry Campsite — Mammoth Cave National Park

   2 Reviews

   17 Photos

   23 Saves

   Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

   The park offers thirteen designated backcountry campsites that are accessible only by hiking or horseback.

   Backcounty sites are primitive, with only a fire ring and horse hitching posts available.

   All sites except McCoy Hollow have a nearby water source, but campers should boil and treat water before drinking, or plan to carry in drinking water.

   Campsites are limited to one party up to eight people in size. Pickup a Backcountry map at the Mammoth Cave Campground information kiosk, or the Visitor Information desk. Permit Required - $10 per trip. Reservations through Recreation.gov.

   Overnight camping is permitted along floodplains and on islands along the Green and Nolin Rivers. Camping in these areas is only accessible by boat.

   When camping on floodplains, campers must camp at least ½ mile away from Green River Ferry, Houchin Ferry and Dennison Ferry Day Use Area.

   Know where you are. Riverside camping on private lands outside the park may not be permitted.

   Sudden rainstorms can cause rapid flooding along riverways and river levels and currents fluctuate dramatically, particularly during winter months. Always check the river level and weather forecast before launching or camping along the rivers. Pickup a Backcountry map at the Mammoth Cave Campground information kiosk, or the Visitor Information desk. Permit Required - $10 per trip. Permits available online, up to a week in advance. Permits are subject to cancelation due to river levels. River levels must remain below 20 feet.

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   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • Tents
   • Equestrian
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   Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

   17 Reviews

   92 Photos

   106 Saves

   Fairdale, Kentucky

   Jefferson Memorial Forest features a campground for tent camping and can accommodate both families and groups. Although the Forest is only minutes from Metro Louisville, camping here seems like a much more remote camping experience. Located within the Horine Reservation, the campground is in the uplands of the Forest and has good separation between individual campsites. Seven family campsites and four group campsites are available. Latrines and water are near to all the sites.

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   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • Tents

   $15 - $30 / night

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   Mountain top retreat

   1 Review

   2 Photos

   4 Saves

   Cave City, Kentucky

   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • Tents
   • Market

   $150 / night

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   Narrows Boat Ramp

   1 Review

   10 Photos

   2 Saves

   Lucas, Kentucky

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   River Floodplain Campsites

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   4 Saves

   Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

   Camping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.

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   Yellowbank Creek

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   4 Saves

   Rome, Indiana

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   • Group
   • Toilets
   • Alcohol