Best Glamping near Clermont, KY

Louisville South KOA includes upscale glamping accommodations with full amenities just 25 miles south of downtown Louisville. The premium glamping sites feature comfortable sleeping arrangements, electricity, and climate control options, making them ideal for travelers seeking resort-style camping experiences. One visitor noted, "This is a hidden little gem in the bustle of Louisville. Our son loved the jump pillow, and the staff were friendly." Glamping guests at this location enjoy access to the campground's well-maintained facilities including a swimming pool, hiking trails, and a fishing pond. The property also offers glamping options at Otter Creek Park Campground, where canvas accommodations provide a blend of outdoor immersion with modern comforts including furnished interiors and convenient access to showers and restroom facilities.

Marengo Cave Campgrounds offers a distinctive glamping experience with proximity to its natural wonder cave system. Visitors can explore the extensive cave formations during guided tours before returning to their furnished glamping domes and pods. Activities near these glamping resorts include hiking the property's nature trails, exploring the 2-mile trail system at Louisville South KOA, or visiting nearby bourbon distilleries. According to a camper, "We got in late and our site was hung on the wall - we had reservations. They gave us an easy in and out site that was level. Nice nature trail and fishing pond." The glamping locations maintain seasonal availability with most sites open year-round, though guests should note that Louisville South KOA experiences higher occupancy during Kentucky Derby weekend. On-site amenities for glamping guests typically include picnic areas, communal fire pits, and activity centers with games and entertainment options.

Best Glamping Sites Near Clermont, Kentucky (13)

    1. Louisville South KOA

    22 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 543-2041

    "They have a centrally located bath house and several cabins on the property. There are several longer term campers, lots of overnighters, and during the weekday it wasn’t difficult to get a space."

    "Nice nature trail and fishing pond. Pretty empty when we were here. The patio sites looked nice. We might come back sometime."

    2. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    18 Reviews
    Fairdale, KY
    12 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk."

    "Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."

    3. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    22 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."

    "Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."

    4. Charlestown State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Charlestown, IN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 256-5600

    $23 - $30 / night

    "All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean. Multiple hiking trails which can be mixed and matched for longer hikes..all moderate."

    "The trails are nice, pretty well maintained. There is a tour of Rose Island, which was very intriguing."

    5. Lake Shelby Campground

    14 Reviews
    Shelbyville, KY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 633-5069

    $20 - $30 / night

    "RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."

    "Site #11: nice shade tree, lots of roots exposed, set up tent on stone to avoid roots. Great space between the tent sites, but virtually no real privacy as public traffic into park was steady."

    6. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8232

    $19 - $496 / night

    "Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself."

    "The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box."

    7. Guist Creek Marina & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Shelbyville, KY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 647-5359

    "The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I asked for the most remote location to set up my tent. It’s still pretty close (across the gravel road about 100’ from RV/trailer campers)."

    "Has a nice bathroom and shower facility. The playground is nice and has a pavilion right next to it. I have a small trailer which is easy to level up but most of the sites are not very level."

    8. Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    18 Reviews
    Wilmore, KY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 865-2003

    $30 - $55 / night

    "It's situated high up on the Kentucky river bank which is nice but there's little access to the riverbank except from the floating dock and boat ramp."

    "Fairly close to shopping groceries etc. staff was friendly 30/50 amp service didn’t count the number of river view sites. But quite a few. Some sites have 20 X 12 elevated decks."

    9. COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge

    10 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 789-2743

    $20 - $36 / night

    "Name works, it’s very green, there’s a river and a lake. Just stopped here passing through, was very well cared for."

    "We were in A2 and it was a little closer to the road than we expected, and the picnic tables were secured to the ground taking up a good bit of the site for our rug and chairs."

    10. Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    English, IN
    48 miles
    Website

    $27 / night

    "Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00."

    "Overall this truly was a cute little spot to camp out on our way to Kentucky!"

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Glamping Reviews near Clermont, KY

188 Reviews of 13 Clermont Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    Great back woods camping with little ammenities

    overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk. Lots of trail access. fishing at a stocked public lake is a short drive.

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • Emily C.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Great spot to rest

    The bathrooms were beautiful and air conditioned! They were very clean and smelled like a swimming pool. They were nice and cool after a hot sweaty day and tent camping.

  • Jill R.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Louisville South KOA

    Dirty Derby

    WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead. When we got there is was not only packed, but there was no one enforcing the quiet hours, and it seemed like the cleaning staff could not keep up. There were loud people all through the night, and trash was overflowing everywhere. I'm not sure what it's like during other weeks of the year, but during the kentucky derby week it is a hot mess.

  • Amanda S.
    May. 11, 2021

    Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    Cute but small

    We decided to go down for a weekend to see how we'd like it. It's situated high up on the Kentucky river bank which is nice but there's little access to the riverbank except from the floating dock and boat ramp. When we arrived there was left overs from the previous flood which made it very muddy. It's definitely dog friendly but with no trails to really walk them on. We found a game trail that took us down to the riverbank at the end of the campground and found a goat hanging in a tree from the previous flooding. Perfect campground for partiers who don't respect quiet hours and those who stay at their camper the whole time.

  • Kelsey R.
    Nov. 3, 2024

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Shaded and secluded

    Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

    We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

    I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

    My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

    There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

    Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

  • J
    Sep. 15, 2022

    Louisville South KOA

    Tent sites stink here, $50+, very expensive

    Tent sites: steep hill with rodents living there. Gravel driveway leading to tent sites: a trench sure to rip the exhaust off your car. The RVers and workers: they make it obvious you are beneath them. Pets allowed: you WILL be up all night with the barking chihuaua on the next site. Airplanes flying over head as you are getting ready to sleep. Traverse the lawn to the faraway bathroom to ruin your shoes at 2am. Laundry on-site but the workers will scowl while you use it. Catch all this ire for the grand old price of $50+ per night.

  • J
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Lake Shelby Campground

    Fun campground

    Fun little place. RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course. Huge mall nearby in Simpsonville KY. Drivable to Louisville. Stop at Wings n Rings, yum. Highly recommend. Closes for winter Oct 31 to tents.


Guide to Clermont

Glamping options near Clermont offer a mix of comfortable accommodations amid Kentucky's wooded hills. The area sits at elevations between 500-900 feet with moderate temperatures in spring and fall, making shoulder seasons ideal for outdoor activities. Summer humidity typically reaches 70-80% with overnight temperatures that rarely drop below 65°F during peak camping months.

What to Do

Hike forest trails: Jefferson Memorial Forest provides numerous hiking options within a short drive from Clermont. "Love going camping here it's a great place for both tent and camper I've been camping here for years," notes one visitor to Otter Creek Park Campground. The park features multiple hiking paths suitable for beginners to experienced hikers.

Explore cave systems: The limestone geography creates unique underground exploration opportunities. A visitor to Marengo Cave Campgrounds remarked, "I was really surprised that in my 30 years of living in Indiana, I had never been to Marengo Cave. It's both great for kids and adults...there are two different parts to explore. The dripslide caverns and the crystal palace cavern."

Water activities: Fish, kayak or canoe on nearby lakes and rivers. A camper at Guist Creek Marina & Campground shared, "The place is beautiful with river view and valley overlooking sunsets every night. Options of wooded or open concept sites." The campground offers fishing licenses and boat rentals.

What Campers Like

Accessibility to attractions: Many glamping sites provide convenient bases for exploring both natural and cultural attractions. "This campground is close enough to the city that it makes for an easy get-away. Even if you're not camping the hiking is pretty incredible," noted a visitor about Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities rank high with glampers. A camper at Charlestown State Park Campground mentioned, "Campground was nice with concrete pads and full hookups. Campground was not heavily shaded, but we didn't mind that at all." The concrete pads provide stable bases for glamping structures.

Nature immersion: Despite proximity to urban areas, campsites offer natural settings. "The seclusion here and the closeness to nature is a grand slam! Due to fall, the sites seem much closer than they are due to the thinning foliage," shared one visitor about Jefferson Memorial Forest Family Campgrounds.

What You Should Know

Seasonal considerations: Kentucky Derby weekend affects availability and pricing at many sites. "WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead," noted one camper at Louisville South KOA.

Aircraft noise: Some sites experience overhead flight paths. A camper at Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground observed, "This is a great little well-kept campground. Unfortunately it's in the departure path of Louisville's airport, so be prepared for once-a-minute takeoffs if the airport is using its southbound runways for departures. UPS releases about 100 planes from around 3-5am."

Site spacing varies: Review site layouts before booking glamping accommodations. At COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge, a visitor noted, "Sites 1-30 are wooded and semi private. 31-80 are set more in a park complete with playground and street lights near the bath house."

Tips for Camping with Families

Activity planning: Many glamping sites offer family-oriented recreation. A visitor to Cummins Ferry RV Park shared, "We spent 2 nights at Cummins Ferry with 2 other families! We absolutely LOVED it! The staff was friendly and the scenery was amazing! Our sites overlooked the river and we loved the walking trails along the river! We had kids that fished and played in the playground and sat by the fire every night!"

Bathroom accessibility: When glamping with children, consider proximity to facilities. One visitor to Otter Creek Park Campground noted, "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!"

Playground options: Some glamping sites offer better play facilities than others. A camper at O'Bannon Woods State Park observed, "One of our favorite campgrounds. The kids love the pool and trails. The campground sites are spacious and lots of shade in the summer. Beautiful in the fall!"

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many glamping locations require careful setup. A visitor to Guist Creek Marina & Campground stated, "This campground is nicely maintained. Has a nice bathroom and shower facility. The playground is nice and has a pavilion right next to it. I have a small trailer which is easy to level up but most of the sites are not very level."

Hookup specifications: Check what utilities are available at glamping sites. At Charlestown State Park Campground, a visitor explained, "Most are electric only but we got one of the handful of full hookup sites. There is little shade to be found here. Rose Island is very cool- Haunting but sublime."

Cell service variability: Connectivity varies significantly between glamping locations. One camper at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge noted, "I give it 4 not 5 because no cell signal so it's rustic camping which is good for some but not so much when alone. Sites 1-30 are wooded and semi private."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Clermont, KY is Louisville South KOA with a 3.6-star rating from 22 reviews.

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