Top Cabins near Clay City, KY

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Best Cabin Sites Near Clay City, KY (19)

    Camper-submitted photo from Zilpo Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Zilpo Campground
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    1. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    256 Photos
    279 Saves

    Overview

    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.

    Recreation

    Water skiing and swimming are wonderful ways to enjoy the lake. Muskie, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish attract avid anglers. Hikers are fans of the Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail that extends for 2.25 miles, connecting to a network of other trails around the lake. Nature programs are regularly scheduled during peak season and wildlife watching is rewarding.

    Natural Features

    Zilpo sits on a peninsula in the middle portion of Cave Run Lake at an elevation of 800 feet. The lake spans 8,270 acres with soft, sandy beaches. The campground is shaded by a stand of mixed hardwoods, and campsites have good privacy.

    Nearby Attractions

    The nearest community is 12 miles away.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $85 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21

    2. Fort Boonesborough - Temporarily Closed until 8/1/21

    31 Reviews
    62 Photos
    105 Saves

    Fort is OPEN but the rest of the Park, including campgrounds, is temporarily closed until further notice due to flood damage.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Red River Gorge Campground

    22 Reviews
    124 Photos
    373 Saves

    Red River Gorge Campground is known for its picturesque surroundings and range of outdoor activities. The campground is located in the heart of Red River Gorge, a geological wonderland with soaring sandstone cliffs, natural arches and deep gorges. The area is popular with hikers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous trails for all levels of experience, as well as opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking and fishing. Red River Gorge Campground provides a one-of-a-kind camping experience in Kentucky.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
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    4. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    40 Reviews
    131 Photos
    236 Saves

    Overview

    Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area. There are more than 200 sites spread out over 10 loops under a dense forest of mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The recreation area includes two reservable group picnic areas. Group camping is also available.

    Recreation

    Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail.

    Natural Features

    The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region. Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 - $43 / night

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    5. Lago Linda Hideaway

    23 Reviews
    60 Photos
    143 Saves

    Set back almost a mile from the main road on its own private drive, Lago Linda Hideaway provides security and privacy for its campers in a gorgeous setting. The 35 Piney Woods and Lazy Oaks campsites (which can be reserved in advance) lie on ridge tops among groves of oak trees, allowing campers to spread out and enjoy as much privacy as they wish. All of these campsites are graveled and have electrical hookups. Each site has its own city water, picnic table, and fire ring. In addition, a large, grassy meadow provides ample overflow camping for tent and car campers, including a big, covered, cooking pavilion with electricity along with another covered area that provides additional shelter for a number of tents. Lago Linda Hideaway has a bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, as well as Broadband Internet access. Well-behaved children and dogs are welcome to this accommodating environment.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $86 / night

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    6. Natural Bridge Campground

    10 Reviews
    47 Photos
    84 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. 4 Guys RV Park

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    23 Saves

    Easy Access - 2 Miles from Slade Exit 33 Mountain Parkway. 1/2 mile to Red River Gorge, 3 miles to Natural Bridge State Park. Big Rig Friendly, 30/50 amp service, Sewer and Water. Private Bathroom Bath House, Swimming Pool and Wi-fi.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Land of the Arches Campground
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    8. Land of the Arches Campground

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    42 Saves

    This campground is a climbers' paradise. It is 7 miles south of Red River Gorge, an area that offers over 3,500 bolted rock climbing routes. If you're interested in continuing your climbing escapade, you can also visit Pendergrass-Murry Recreational and Preserve Muir Valley, two more outstanding climbing destinations. While visiting Land of The Arches, you'll have the opportunity to visit nearby Daniel Boone National Park and Natural Bridge State Park for hiking, fishing and wildlife watching. The campground has 99 sites with up to 51 guests per site. It is a large piece of land and is great for boy scouts. There is also a "hangar" which has a foosball table, ping pong, air hockey and free wifi.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $8 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
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    9. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

    16 Reviews
    50 Photos
    33 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10. Renfro Valley KOA

    13 Reviews
    11 Photos
    29 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Clay City

192 Reviews of 19 Clay City Campgrounds


  • Chaz M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Bridge Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Natural Bridge Campground

    A lot to do

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

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    Jul. 18, 2024

    Lago Linda Hideaway

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  • Jennifer M.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 7, 2024

    Zilpo Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Quiet, less utilized campground on Cave Run Lake. Campsites have more privacy and are more primitive. There is a bathhouse, but it is not regularly maintained. This campground is perfect for kayaking and fishing. Some of the campsites have private beaches.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 25, 2024

    Natural Bridge Campground

    Okay

    Sites are okay. We had one with trees so got some shade. Staff is friendly. The restrooms didn’t get cleaned the entire 5 nights we were here. The floor was swept but the same dead fly on the sink was there all week too. There are only 2 men’s and two women’s shower/toilet rooms for the entire camp. During the week it was not an issue but the place got full on Friday night and having two toilets for each sec is not a good plan, especially if two men want to shower leaving no men’s facilities until they’re done. Probably would not return.

  • David A.
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    May. 9, 2024

    Zilpo Campground

    Wonderfully Quite Place

    Stay 6 nights, very peaceful and quite place, this time of year! Campground empty, no one there. Beautiful sites, large, all fine gravel and paved pull offs, very nice! Bathrooms could use a update, easily Lot’s of bug in May, but huge amount of ticks 🕷️ Campground sets back off main road about 10 miles, so no traffic noise at all. Has boat lunch, beach, camp store, 2 dump stations, 7 loops host at most of them, very nice people. We had great time, will defiantly be back to stay again!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 12, 2023

    Renfro Valley KOA

    Mount Vernon, KY…Disappointed in KOA’s

    The office never seemed to be open. We needed propane upon leaving but couldn’t find anyone. Sites are small, not level and in need of some upkeep. The hookups were poorly placed and the electric hookup was loose. When we plugged in it recessed back into the unit and difficult to plug into. They were to pick up trash at 11 but by putting it b/4 11 I always seemed to miss it.

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    Oct. 18, 2023

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Accessibility Adaptive Climber’s Festival

    As a frequent wheelchair and otherwise crutch user, I have enjoyed staying at Lago Linda two years in a row for the Adaptive Climber’s Festival. I was able to stay in one of the smaller structures in Bertie branch. Being near a restroom that has accessible options and having electricity right in the cabin, and sleeping in a bed, made things very comfortable. Being able to save my energy for enjoying nature makes staying here a priority.

    The lake area is beautiful and I was able to walk it on crutches.

    Having energy to be more active and be able to enjoy time with family and friends without being tired is priceless. Speaking of prices, Lago Linda is also cost-friendly for a disability budget.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 12, 2023

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Beautiful Area

    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.

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    Oct. 4, 2023

    Red River Adventure

    Very well maintained, fun, and great campground!

    We love this campground! Had a great time here, the staff was friendly and helpful and kind and it felt extremely remote and secluded and private too! The campsites are very large and spacious - they have firewood and porta-potties on site and its right along the river. Our favorite campsite in the gorge - especially because it has no cell service! :)

  • Colt C.
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    Aug. 27, 2023

    Natural Bridge Campground

    NICE LOCATION BATHROOMS/SHOWER HOUSE NEEDS WORK

    Over all the stay was nice. Quiet and close to everything. Only complaint was they wanted us to buy wood their but the wood was to wet to even burn so I could use it. . Also the Bathrooms were pretty nasty and run down same with the showers.

    Blood under one of the toilet sees. Pretty nasty. Staff was pretty nice though and everyone was friendly

  • Brad L.
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    Aug. 17, 2023

    Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins

    Loved

    Super close to all the sightseeing. Perfect prices and just really enjoyed it. The sites are a little tight but overall very nice and kept up to date.

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    Jul. 24, 2023

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Amazing

    We always make sure this is our #1 spot to go it's our home base campground , love the mature trees in the campground and the trail around the lake . It's beautiful ❤️ down here must visit.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lago Linda Hideaway
    Jul. 14, 2023

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Excellent cabin

    We usually camp in a 5th wheel, but this time we stayed in the breezy point cabin. Very nice cabin, awesome view. Modern updated cabin. Hot tub, satellite and wifi, full kitchen. lake has kayaks to use. You must try this place.

  • D
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    Jun. 21, 2023

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Great Place for Traveling on the Go

    I was able to get a spot right away in the field for two nights, and Jessica was very helpful in answering all my questions. Nice and out of the way perfect for primitive camping while passing through KY. They even have some nice comforts for those far from home (like a microwave)!

  • Angela Kay A.
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    Jun. 14, 2023

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    General

    This place is a great place to camp either with your RV or if you are a tent camping they have a restaurant as of right now it's open on the weekends they also have a ShakeOut lunch with TV available they have two sets of bathrooms the owners are great people sometimes people getting stuck out here be honors coming home get you out my car won't start one time they came and helped me out these are great people I store my RV here when I pay the monthly storage and when I come into town like I'm going to stay in my RV and pay like everybody else like their tent camping with no electric it's very quiet here and very enjoyable a lot of hiking trails lots of events.

  • CampgroundKaren ..
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
    May. 22, 2023

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Great campground! Large sites!

    We stayed on an inner loop and was happy with our site but after scouting other sites, we would definitely go for an outer loop lakeside site next time.  Gravel pads. Bathroom and showers were good.  Quiet, peaceful campground with friendly staff. Enjoy all the lake activities!

  • Alisha R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
    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.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jan. 27, 2023

    NICURA RANCH

    Pet Friendly Horse Farm

    Ashley here from The Dyrt! This property offers 3 guest suites, the perfect place to unwind after traveling and camping. Check them out and leave them some love!

  • Frank H.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 6, 2022

    HomeGrown HideAways

    Awesome Campground

    Beautiful, beautiful spot. One of my favorite campgrounds. An unbelievable community shelter and community kitchen. Nested between 2 mountains.

  • M
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    Sep. 4, 2022

    Outpost Campground & RV Park

    Busy but quiet

    Very full this weekend. Stayed 3nights as a rest point in our travels. Very clean and well laid out. Laundry was inexpensive and accessible all hours.

  • Allyson C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
    Sep. 4, 2022

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Great experience

    Wonderful area. Bath houses/restrooms were very clean and nice. (Single occupancy). Nice area. Beach area of lake was closed due to flooding.

  • Scott K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Daniel Boone Campground
    Aug. 24, 2022

    Daniel Boone Campground

    Staff was rude

    I only camp with a hammock. I rarely use a tent unless I have too. The staff here hassled me a lot for not wanting to use a tent. I explained to them how much more comfortable and easy it is to use yet they insinuated that it’s not a “good look”.

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    Aug. 22, 2022

    Outpost Campground & RV Park

    Family friendly

    We stayed 5 nights at the Outpost and the owner was extremely nice! Brought me some fresh tomatoes and watermelon for my birthday! The campground was clean, the play ground needed a little attention when we first arrived but they filled in the holes and it made it so much more enjoyable for my 3 YO. The pool was a nice addition. The camp store has the essentials that you may need during your stay. Can't wait to come back!



Guide to Clay City

Camping near Clay City, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails in the area. Campers at Koomer Ridge Campground rave about the "great hiking trails leaving directly from the campground."
  • Fishing and Kayaking: Enjoy the water at Zilpo Campground, where one reviewer mentioned it’s "perfect for kayaking and fishing."
  • Caving: Visit Carter Caves State Resort Park for a unique experience. A camper noted, "There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds."

What campers like

  • Privacy: Many campers appreciate the secluded spots at Zilpo Campground. One review highlights it as a "quiet, less utilized campground" with more privacy.
  • Clean Facilities: Campers at Carter Caves State Resort Park enjoy the cleanliness, with one reviewer stating, "Staff cleans the bathhouse every hour."
  • Friendly Staff: The welcoming atmosphere at Whispering Hills RV Park is a hit. A visitor mentioned, "Very friendly staff and helpful."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Koomer Ridge Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, "No hookups and super shady so solar is difficult."
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Fort Boonesborough State Park reported noise from a nearby stone quarry, which can be disruptive. One review mentioned, "You hear stone crushers and beeping trucks backing up."
  • Site Size: Some sites may be small or uneven. A visitor at Middle Fork Campground mentioned, "Spaces are pretty tight."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. Whispering Hills RV Park has a playground and inflatables, making it great for families. One parent said, "This park is great for kids."
  • Plan for Nature: At Carter Caves State Resort Park, families can enjoy hiking and caving. A reviewer noted, "Great facilities, hiking, caving etc."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Be prepared for anything. A camper at Lago Linda Hideaway mentioned, "They have a restaurant... and two sets of bathrooms."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site. A visitor at Twin Knobs Recreation Area mentioned, "Good level spots."
  • Bring Extensions: If you're using an RV, you might need extra cords. One camper at Whispering Hills RV Park said, "Had to go buy an extension" for the sewer hookup.
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Campers at Red River Gorge Campground enjoy the local food and scenic views. One reviewer said, "Local food is good, a lot of small mom and pop establishments."

Camping near Clay City, Kentucky, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Clay City, KY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Clay City, KY is Zilpo Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 49 reviews.

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