HomeGrown HideAways sits between two mountains in Kentucky's natural landscape near Danville. The property features a yome—a hybrid yurt-dome structure—and other canvas accommodations within a valley setting. Guests can access clean toilet facilities including both outhouse and flush options, electricity in accommodations, and community gathering spaces including a kitchen shelter. The secluded location offers hiking trails and nature immersion while providing comfortable sleeping arrangements that go beyond traditional camping.
What to do
Boat at Green River Lake State Park: Access the 8,200-acre lake with multiple boat ramps. "Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites," notes a visitor to Green River Lake State Park Campground.
Hike woodland trails: Explore nature on foot at Pulaski County Park, which contains numerous walking paths. A camper mentions, "This is a large and clean campground. It has RV sites, tent sites, and shelter houses... Great lake views and beach. Lots to do at PCP," making it suitable for day trips from Danville.
Golf near lake views: Visit General Burnside Island State Park Campground for its well-maintained course. "I stayed here because I wanted to play the on-site golf course, which was also well taken care of. Many people camp here also because of the public boat ramp for Lake Cumberland," reports one reviewer.
Fish at multiple locations: Cast a line at Lake Shelby Campground or along the Kentucky River. Cummins Ferry offers river access, with one visitor noting, "If you love water and nature this is the place for you! Beautiful river front campground that is peaceful. There is a boat ramp (perfect for my kayak), docks to go fishing off of, lots of nature and trails."
What campers like
River views: Waterfront sites provide natural ambiance at Cummins Ferry RV Park. "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!"
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds in the region maintain tidy bathhouses and common areas. At Holmes Bend, "The campgrounds was exceptional in quiet setting, playground for the grandkids, near Green River lake... 4 shower houses, restrooms, handicap areas throughout, shaded and non-shaded areas."
Spacious sites: Smith Ridge Green River Lake offers room to spread out. "I am currently here and I gotta say I am impressed. The bathrooms are clean, I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge, and it's a great area to walk around," writes one satisfied camper.
Wildlife viewing: Natural settings near Danville support diverse animal populations. Waitsboro Campground provides opportunities to observe deer, turtles, and various bird species. A visitor mentions, "We spent 2 nights at Cummins Ferry with 2 other families! We absolutely LOVED it!"
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds close during winter months. Holmes Bend operates from April 18 to October 26, while Smith Ridge runs from May 16 to September 14.
Limited cell service: Some areas have poor connectivity. At Smith Ridge Green River Lake, "Practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T," reports one camper.
Water level fluctuations: Lake levels change throughout the season, affecting boat launches and swimming areas. One visitor to Waitsboro noted, "Not a bad place to stay at all... tranquil, beautiful, waterfalls at several locations on site, views of the lake from every location and I mean every location."
Distance from amenities: Some campgrounds require driving for supplies. At Camp Nelson RV Park, a camper reports, "It is down in a hollow which makes it secluded and quiet... It is about 30 minutes from Lexington and about 8 miles to the closest town."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and recreation: Several sites offer dedicated children's areas. At Lake Shelby Campground, "We ended up with a beautiful, quiet place, right on the lake, and we set up camp as the sun was setting. It was beautiful! There was an awesome play area for the kids and the shower facilities were clean."
Swimming options: Lakes and designated beach areas provide supervised water activities. Holmes Bend offers water recreation with "campground has dumping stations, potable water, 4 shower houses, restrooms, handicap areas throughout, shaded and non-shaded areas."
Educational opportunities: Farm animals at some locations teach children about agriculture. Glamping near Danville at Camp Nelson RV Park provides family-friendly accommodations where "the staff are very friendly and helpful. They have really worked hard to bring this campground back to a place you would like to stay."
Safety considerations: Check campground rules regarding pets and supervision requirements. One reviewer notes about Lake Shelby, "You have to pay to launch and there is an honor box for that. The campsite itself, was mostly flat and partially shaded. The fire pit was nice as well."
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Some locations require extensive leveling equipment. At Cummins Ferry, "The sites here are not level. We used our normal 2x green blocks for the Jack, but needed all 10 of our leveling blocks, plus 8 paving stones to get the appropriate height."
Hook-up availability: Full service sites are limited at certain campgrounds. "Only full hook ups on one site, but all the others has electric and water," reports a camper at Lake Shelby.
Dump station access: Plan ahead for sanitation needs as not all locations have on-site facilities. At Waitsboro Campground, a visitor noted, "To dump afterward was OK to get in but it is a tighter fit... It would be nice if you could pull through to dump but you have to back in."
Pad size variations: Check site dimensions before booking. At General Burnside Island State Park, "Sites are big but not level. We put one side of the RV on the pad and the other in the gravel just to be level. Sites are also awkwardly diagonal in places so the back ends get pretty close."
