Best Glamping near Covington, KY

Several glamping options near Covington, Kentucky focus on comfort without sacrificing outdoor connections. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground in Alexandria features yurts and other resort-style accommodations along a scenic lake, with most sites offering water and electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables. Winton Woods Campground in Cincinnati, just across the Ohio River, provides glamping accommodations with views of Winton Lake and access to full bathroom facilities. "Amazing place for the price and proximity to the city," one guest shared about A.J. Jolly Park, highlighting the value of these luxury outdoor stays. Oak Creek Campground in Walton offers glamping opportunities with well-maintained grounds and recreational amenities including a swimming pool and playground area, perfect for families seeking comfort in nature without roughing it.

Waterfront locations enhance the glamping experience around Covington, with A.J. Jolly Park offering lake views and water recreation options including fishing, boating and kayak rentals. According to a camper, "Close to Cincinnati but each site is wooded and on lake front, lots to do!" The proximity to urban attractions makes these glamping destinations particularly appealing, allowing visitors to combine outdoor luxury with city experiences. Winton Woods provides paved walking and biking paths surrounding the lake, along with paddle boats and fishing opportunities. Most glamping sites in the region operate year-round, though Stonelick State Park Campground's glamping options are available seasonally from April through October. Reservations are recommended for all locations, particularly during summer and fall weekends when these luxury outdoor accommodations book quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Covington, Kentucky (24)

1. Winton Woods Campground
23 Reviews
Fairfield, OH
16 miles
Website
"Sites have fire pits, picnic tables. Campsites in the front section (1F – 25F and 1R – 12R) are big rig-friendly with paved roads wide enough to easily maneuver."

"It sits on a lake with a kayak launch site right in the campground. I like the fact that there is a walking/bike path throughout the park. It’s great for exploring."
2. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
11 Reviews
Alexandria, KY
12 miles
Website
"The Bathhouse is super nice and clean. The sites I’m at are on a hillside so think theatrical style site. None are level looking so you will need to know what your doing. I’m o level your rig."

"Stall accommodations are excellent, even include bedding. The camp Ranger/host, Larry?, was incredibly helpful and kind."

3. Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park
14 Reviews
Fairfield, OH
16 miles
Website
+1 (513) 851-2267
$43 - $73 / night
"Got a site right near the playground. Spacious sites, shade, a lake, bike paths, boat rentals. You have everything a nature lover could want! Would love to see more full hookups up sites."

"RV Sites are gravel w electric hookups. close to major highways. staff were friendly."
4. Oak Creek Campground
8 Reviews
Union, KY
15 miles
Website
+1 (859) 485-9131
"The staff here are wonderful! I could not have asked for a better experience."

"Bathrooms and showers available."

5. Stonelick State Park Campground
30 Reviews
Goshen, OH
28 miles
Website
+1 (513) 625-6593
"Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent."

"Sites are drive-up with plenty of room for a tent or two and fire-rings. Some sites may have trees for hammocks. Can get loud with lots of RVs in spots nearby."
6. Hueston Woods State Park Campground
47 Reviews
College Corner, OH
40 miles
Website
+1 (513) 523-6347
"They also have trails that are easy to tackle and well marked at this park.

We were able to easily have the kids in one bed and we were in another bed. "

"Clean restrooms, accessible water and friendly staff. Brenda is awesome and all of the staff care about your stay."

7. Follow The River RV Resort
13 Reviews
Warsaw, KY
30 miles
Website
+1 (812) 427-3330
"Lots of space between campers with cement patio, fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees. We had no issue pulling in our 42’ 5th wheel."

"We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences."
8. Cowan Lake State Park Campground
28 Reviews
Wilmington, OH
42 miles
Website
+1 (937) 382-1096
"The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without."

"They do have some tent sites close to the boat ramp area and you can see the lake from those tent sites.

Our campsite did not have any trees but they have planted a lot of new trees."

9. Lebanon-Cincinnati NE KOA
10 Reviews
Lebanon, OH
32 miles
Website
+1 (513) 932-7717
"The cozy cabin had a queen bed, twin bunks and a sofa that made out to a full size sleeper. Kitchen included a fridge, sink and single cup coffee maker."

"I never decorate for Halloween but with everything going on in 2020 I said what the heck. I think it turned out nice but not good enough to be a winner."
10. Three Springs Campground
17 Reviews
Sadieville, KY
38 miles
Website
+1 (859) 823-0258
$40 - $60 / night
"We decided to come to Kentucky to visit the Ark and the Creation Museum. I found this little campground by joining The Dyrt. Three springs, was the best choice this summer."

"Quiet lil place clean showers and bathrooms extremely friendly staff who will go out of their way to help you set up. (Was offered hoses and power cords if needed)."

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Dave V.
Legend
Nov. 1, 2019
Hueston Woods State Park Campground
A Relaxing Shoulder Season, Weekday stay
Hueston Woods State Park, Oh.

http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/huestonwoods

Campground Overview: Hueston Woods State Park is very close to Miami University...in the Southwest area of Ohio. The direction we traveled from the south took us on numerous winding country lanes through farm country that actually meandered in and out of Indiana and Ohio.

(Disclaimer: I am a tent camper, preferring backcountry sites of solitude and privacy...so take my reviews of campgrounds with a grain of salt).

The campground area is separated not only by roadway, but a short walk, ride or drive from the reservoir, docks, boat rental beach area and tiny nature center.

The Campground Office sits at the campground entrance and does offer quite a bit of camping items for its tiny size should you have forgotten anything. The cabins and lodge are on the opposite bank of the reservoir. The tent site area was sparsely occupied and the particular area was empty that I chose.

All campground sites are line of sight, no barriers or buffer between neighbors(something I do not enjoy)...the trees are mature and tall so offer no privacy. Noise/sound travels so when full, you’ll likely hear your neighbors conversations.

Unknowingly, it appeared every weekend in October has a big Halloween emphasis, so the upper campground was sold out. I was advised the lower non electric loop would also be sold out...which reinforced my gratefulness for midweek camping.

With the vast old growth forests, dried/dead branches for firewood was plentiful for a chilly night(38) fire. We evaded the impending rain for once and pressed on. Weekend campers experienced heavy storms as we left.

There are several hiking trails and biking trails. Streams were dried up at our visit. A cool restoration covered bridge was a short hop from the campground. The lodge has a restaurant, a gift shop, an outside pool and a nicely equipped activity room for older kids complete with numerous arcade games, pool table, and ping-pong table. There is also a token tiny exercise center-Key card entrance for lodge stayers. The A-frame lodge, though nostalgic, needs some TLC and updating(especially the exterior).

Traffic noise is noticeable, especially during quiet hours. While not excessive, it’s disruptive.

Deer sighting were plentiful as were chattering tree rats...ahem, squirrels, sorry. Woodpeckers stayed busy overhead. At dusk an overly friendly“masked trash panda” encroached seeking to share my delectable and perfectly toasted s’more...having to be chased off(unfortunately, it appeared he has been fed by campers to be that bold). Other small birds were plentiful as were migrating Canadian honkers.

Housekeeping notes: In the larger non-electric loop newer restrooms existed...modern bathrooms and showers were clean and stocked with TP. No paper towels offered, only electric hand dryers. Bathroom stalls, like the showers, utilized shower curtains rather than lockable doors. In my tent area...antiquated wood shed pit latrines...that truly needed razed.

I did not have time to walk any trails, but talked with mountain bikers that spoke favorably. There were several marked trails near the reservoir area.

Final Thoughts: It was a nice choice for a stop-over as I drifted north. However, I would not want to stay when it’s busy or on the weekends. The reservoir beach and watercraft fishing appears a big draw...and I wish I had brought both my bicycle and canoe.
Kelly D.
Traveler
Jul. 11, 2018
Cowan Lake State Park Campground
Accommodating and Fun!
This campground is well attended as most lots are filled each time I visit. The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without. There is a commissary that includes everything you could possibly need as well as a hot grill. There is a beach for swimming, trails for hiking (not long distances), a basketball court and multiple playgrounds. When we were there, they had an outdoor movie theater for the kids and served complimentary popcorn. It was nice and hassle free.
Becky C.
Scout
Jul. 14, 2019
Lebanon-Cincinnati NE KOA
Cozy cabin cured my camping craving!
The adorable cabin fulfilled my tiny home dreams and camping craving! The cozy cabin had a queen bed, twin bunks and a sofa that made out to a full size sleeper. Kitchen included a fridge, sink and single cup coffee maker. Coffee k cups were provided in a few different varieties as well as sugar and creamer packs. Bathroom had tub/shower, clothesline to dry swim suits or hand-washed clothes, toilet, sand sink vanity. Bedding and towels were provided and were crisp, clean white. WiFi was a bonus and although it wasn’t the fastest it was very useful when looking up nearby activities. Our cabin had a grill, an outdoor table with four chairs, a swing and a fire pit which we enjoyed our last night there. Staff was friendly and helpful. There were laundry facilities within the park and lots of activities but we didn’t take advantage of any of that during our brief stay. Overall, we were very pleased and would gladly stay again!
Brandie B.
Legend
May. 6, 2020
Thousand Trails Indian Lakes
Large property with lots of green space
Indian Lakes Campground is 10 minutes east of downtown Batesville, an hour to the east of Indianapolis and an hour to the west of Cincinnati. With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites. We’re a married couple in our forties traveling with two dogs and a cat in our 37 foot motorhome and members of Thousand Trails. We arrived on April 3rd, the day prior to Indiana Covid-19 stay at home restrictions. The property owners were gracious enough to allow us to extend our stay beyond the normal 14 day limit for our personal safety. We were assigned a 50 amp site with water and sewer in loop 4B. This is an open loop with very few trees for shade. Immediately across from our site is a large field about the length of a football field. We can see the lake in the distance past the recreation and pool areas. During our stay we did not access the restroom, laundry, recreation or store areas as we were practicing social distancing. We plan to make many return trips to this campground in the future. Because we were the first to stay in our site since the campground closed for the winter season we had a little site maintenance/pickup to perform but nothing too out of the norm. The noise from the highway can only be heard about once a week. On weekends there’s an increase in golf-cart users and most neighbors are respectful during quiet hours.
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Warren S.
Scout
Oct. 27, 2020
Three Springs Campground
Nice things come in small packages !
My wife and I have been camping for years. We decided to come to Kentucky to visit the Ark and the Creation Museum. I found this little campground by joining The Dyrt. Three springs, was the best choice this summer. Very friendly staff and delivered my firewood next to the fire pit. Loaned me an electric cord extension and it was a delight to stay there.
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Kenpocentaur K.
Legend
May. 31, 2019
Hueston Woods State Park Campground
Yurt life
This camp ground is pretty standard for Ohio State Parks. It does have a cool new sleeping option. Yurts! We enjoyed our time in the yurt. They also have trails that are easy to tackle and well marked at this park.

We were able to easily have the kids in one bed and we were in another bed. The small fridge and microwave made it easy to pull a meal together. The fan kept us cool.

Water is a short walk away and so are restrooms. You have to bring in local fire wood for your camp fires.
Megan M.
Guide
Sep. 8, 2021
Morgan's Riverside Campground & Cabins
Nice, lively
This campground has nice facilities- a nice hot shower (four stalls only for the entire campground) a total of 6 flush toilets, a snack bar and a picnic pavilion with electrical outlets if you need to charge your phone. We were on a riverside campsite but unfortunately none of the brush had been cleared so we could not see the river. Imagine how much more fun it would be to actually be able to see the river and watch all the people floating by! It wouldn't be that hard to cut down some brush to create a view.

The noise was not the greatest. They assured us that there was a night person who monitored noise and partying, and there were signs everywhere saying that quiet hours started at 10, but a group of loud, drunk men right on the river were allowed to yell and make a ruckus until at least 2am, probably later, because I stopped looking at my clock after that. This was really irritating that they would be allowed to party so late and make so much noise that you could hear them all through the property. There were also kids in the water right in front of our site from sunup until way past dusk, screaming their heads off constantly, so if you are camping for peace and quiet, this is not the place for you. It was barely the place for me, but I wanted to be on the river for a weekend so I just tried to ignore all the noise.

Our site was quite muddy but I guess that's to be expected when you are next to the river.

I'd called a few times to make sure they would transport our kayaks and they said "yes, sure" as if that was no big deal, so I was a bit shocked to discover upon arrival that the cost of transporting a personal kayak was the exact same cost as renting one of theirs. This is pretty expensive, and why would we bother with transporting our own if they charge the same to use theirs? If I had known, we would have brought two cars, so I found that very irritating. It cost us $67 for two people to spend 3 hours on the river. Pricey, in my opinion.

All in all, I would return, but be more prepared with two cars and heavy-duty earplugs to block out the loud parties.
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Douglas T.
Ranger
Sep. 27, 2022
Follow The River RV Resort
Florence, IN…Nice campground
Park is well maintained. Nice sized pool and very clean pool area. Park has a playground and dog park. Lots of space between campers with cement patio, fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees. We had no issue pulling in our 42’ 5th wheel. We came in after hours and our name with sits number was posted on the door and plenty of maps for the park. Nice layout! You could barely hear a train off in the distance which sounded cozy. Campground is about 30 min from Madison and Ohio River is across the street. Only con- trash cans are like in a whole different country and hard to get too. Would stay again!!!!!
Randy P.
Scout
Aug. 25, 2024
Follow The River RV Resort
Great campground
We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences.