Rick P.
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TravelerKentucky Horse Park Campground
Busy place on a Saturday in late Oct. Not my kinda place. Lots of kids. TVs. Noise. Golf carts. I think most families with small kids would have fun.
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Several RV parks accommodate varying needs near Danville, Kentucky. Camp Nelson RV Park in Lancaster provides full hookups with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections on level sites suitable for large motorhomes. Cummins Ferry RV Park in Salvisa sits along the Kentucky River with pull-through sites for big rigs. "The sites next to the river are level and easy to back into," noted one visitor describing the park's layout. Pioneer Playhouse Campground offers 35 sites with electric (30-amp) and water, though spaces have limited elbow room and many sites host long-term tenants. Walnut Meadow RV Park in Berea features full hookup sites year-round with 50-amp electrical service and accommodates large recreational vehicles.
Dump stations are available at most parks, though Holmes Bend and Pikes Ridge on Green River Lake offer only central dump facilities rather than individual sewer hookups. Cell service varies significantly by location, with Verizon typically providing the most consistent coverage throughout the region. Kentucky Horse Park Campground maintains 50-amp hookups but requires a 5-day minimum stay during holidays. Winter camping options are limited, as several parks close seasonally between September and May. Pet policies generally allow dogs on leash, though designated pet areas are uncommon. For travelers exploring the Bourbon Trail, most RV parks near Danville serve as convenient base camps with reasonable proximity to distilleries and historic sites. Access roads to some campgrounds may include narrow lanes or steep grades, particularly at Cummins Ferry where reviews mention "the one lane road coming in might give you the willies."
Best RV Campgrounds near Danville (71)
1. COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
"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."
"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."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability2. Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
"This is a small well maintained campground right on the Kentucky river. It is down in a hollow which makes it secluded and quiet. There is a dock and a boat ramp."
"Small park restrooms and showers. Very clean. Nice pool. Camp store offers basics."
from $30 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Wilson Creek Recreation Area
"This is a very small gravel/dirt lot in a valley in the woods along a creek near the Green River Lake. Beautiful wooded area with a small intermittent stream that runs beside the sites."
"years was there last week for 5 days there are 5 camps sites out house type toilets and trash cans all get cleaned daily when it gets hot u may wanna bring airfreshner to the toilets there is a picnic table"
4. Holmes Bend
"The campgrounds was exceptional in quite setting , playground for the grandkids, near Green River lake, must have Ky temporary license to fish, boating, cabins rental, natural trails, campground has"
"Paved roadways great for biking and walking. Some spaces and turns would be tight for larger rigs. Playground has red clay dirt, so that was a bit messy."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability5. Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake
"Nearby there are historic sites and lots of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking at Green River Lake State Park.** Yay: nice big campsites
**Nay: All the RV sites are extremely open so there"
"Staff as always been very friendly, sites are very spacious, there are trails for hiking, a playground and a beach."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability6. Camp Nelson RV Park
"My husband and I stayed there for 8 months through the fall and winter of 2018 into the spring of 2019. The staff are very friendly and helpful."
"The campground has a very nice pool and is very quiet. A bit tight for larger rigs (ours is a 40' DP). "
from $30 / night
Check Availability7. Camp on the Kentucky
"Very friendly staff! Accommodating On The last minute booking. Cost about $44 but water and electric is included on our partial site. Trash on site."
"Nice little lodge area to sit outside or go inside with snacks, food, pool tables, and fireplace."
from $17 - $40 / night
8. Walnut Meadow RV Park
9. Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc
"Level site. Quiet park with easy hookups and lots of space for dogs. We had a premium pull through, and it was worth it! We would stay again."
"Most of the sites are gravel, but level site the site that I stayed out had excellent service as far as water, sewer and electric goes. Very clean bath houses."
from $36 - $46 / night
Check Availability10. CampFire Ridge RV Park
"Family oriented, pet friendly, peaceful with playground for the kids and lots of nature to explore."
"Campground is near boat ramp & beach. Parking for boats. Family friendly, playground for kids. Large camp sites."
from $25 / night
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Drive Time
- 42 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 8 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 14 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 57 min from Bowling Green, KY
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RV Park Reviews near Danville, KY
437 Reviews of 71 Danville Campgrounds
- Angie A.
RangerLittle Patch of Heaven Campground
Could never get anyone to contact us about a reservation. Phone or email. I’m glad we didn’t because we stayed not too far down at White acres campground which was a way better set up with more privacy. This is a very small campground and you are packed in like sardines with very little shade. Would not recommend if you’re passing through.
- Angie A.Ranger
White Acres Campground
Amber and her family were accommodating from the very beginning! Offered a cash price for a discount. Allowed us to extend our stay without issue. Amber even helped us provide puppy day sitting while we did some of the tours so we would not have to leave our pup in the camper. Very clean and quiet private shaded campsites. We were at the very end site 46 and was very private. Would definitely stay here again! Very convenient place to stay when you’re on the Bourbon Trail.
- Angie A.Ranger
Camp on the Kentucky
Very friendly staff! Accommodating On The last minute booking. Cost about $44 but water and electric is included on our partial site. Trash on site. Clean and close to the river yet not easily accessible unless you use the boat ramp. Looks like they had locker rooms or showers but did not go in to see them. Convenient camp store on site.
Juliana J.
GuideTurkey Foot Campground
Pretty and Quaint
No service and I wholeheartedly suggest getting here before dark because driving in was like the intro forest version of The Hills Have Eyes. Abandoned houses and even a cemetery at one point. If you’re into it like I am, this was a welcomed, eerie experience. Only complaint is that the site felt a little “lived” in with random items and trash left behind. For the love of Pete, please pack out your stuff. Found a spot with direct water access. There was a picnic table and fire pit. I arrived after dark so did not explore until morning. The river had cool rocks and there was obvious beaver activity. The massive boulders and Tarzan worthy tree vines made for a scenic adventure that was worth the drive for.
Connie B.RangerWalnut Meadow RV Park
Serviceable
The campgrounds around here are old and not updated. But with the high price of campgrounds around here, we don’t mind staying in an area that is older for a cheaper rate. Most campgrounds in the area are $50-$75, this place is $35. With water and electricity. So it doesn’t matter that the bathrooms were quite dated but clean. There are showers but only shower curtains. There is a code to get into the bathrooms.
Brandee Leigh L.TravelerGreen River Stables
Expensive, period. Dishonest, period. Crazy. Not quiet. Drunks and unsuperv
Prioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
- Sarah J.Guide
Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground
Nice clean 2 night stop
This is somewhat of a RV parking lot with level gravel sites with electric, sewer, and water. Some lots have trees. Ours did not. Park has pool, clean bathrooms and showers, laundry. People are friendly. The shop has multiple convenience items. They offer propane and have a kerosene tank too. It’s about 30 mins to Lexington. We have a 35’ travel trailer
- MMikayla E.Traveler
Elkhorn Creek RV Park
Great family campsite
It was really easy to get checked in and set up. They have some amazing amenities to keep the kids entertained. It is right outside of Frankfurt so you are nice and close to many different attractions.
Guide to Danville
Campgrounds near Danville, Kentucky offer diverse experiences within central Kentucky's rolling hills at elevations ranging from 750 to 1,050 feet. The area experiences all four seasons with summer temperatures averaging 74-88°F and winter temperatures between 23-41°F. Camping options around Green River Lake and the Kentucky River provide water-based recreation with varying levels of amenities.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Smith Ridge Green River Lake, visitors find excellent fishing spots. "I gave Smith Ridge 5 stars because it offers a lot of great fishing spots and beautiful views," notes Jessica C. The campground includes boat ramps for lake access.
Hiking trails: Several campgrounds feature walking paths along waterways. At Cummins Ferry RV Park, guests appreciate the riverside paths. "The walking trail by the river is nice, we walked it almost every day," shares Whistle P. Some campgrounds offer unmarked trails through wooded areas.
Swimming and water recreation: Green River Lake provides swimming beaches near several campgrounds. "There is plenty of shade with hiking path and a playground for kids. Only down fall is if you want to swim you'll have to drive about a mile to the swimming area," explains Kenny P. about Smith Ridge.
What campers like
Waterfront views: Campers consistently praise the riverside and lakeside locations. "Our sites overlooked the river and we loved the walking trails along the river!" reports Maison H. about her stay at Cummins Ferry. These waterfront sites often command premium rates but provide direct water access.
Spacious sites: Holmes Bend campground earns praise for generous camping spots. "Easy to get to with loads of appeal. Most sites are spaced apart but close enough to make new friends like we did," writes Thomas R. Sites at the older section of Smith Ridge offer more shade and privacy than newer areas.
Peaceful atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the area provide quiet surroundings. "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," reports Maze M. about their experience at Smith Ridge.
What you should know
Bathroom conditions vary: Facilities differ significantly between campgrounds and even within the same park. "Bath houses are cleaned thoroughly every morning," notes Thomas R. about Holmes Bend. However, at Smith Ridge, "One bathroom hasn't had electric in two years and another women's bathroom only has hot water in one shower and the hand dryers don't work," according to Christina S.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity presents challenges at many rv sites near Danville, Kentucky. "Practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T," reports Todd C. about Smith Ridge. Some campgrounds have invested in improved WiFi to compensate.
Power supply concerns: Wilson Creek Recreation Area offers primitive sites without electricity. At Smith Ridge, "They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances," warns Lindsey M. Campers should prepare for potential power fluctuations.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. "We had kids that fished and played in the playground and sat by the fire every night!" shares Maison H. about Cummins Ferry. Holmes Bend also maintains playground equipment that gets cleaned daily.
Safety considerations: Some campgrounds have regular security patrols. "There was a police officer driving out when I got there and I was awoken in the middle of the night by a police officer who was making sure everything was okay. I felt at ease because it was so heavily patrolled," explains Leandra P. about Wilson Creek.
Site selection strategy: Families should research specific site locations. "We stayed in the new section just pass the entrance on the right! It's a one way loop thru the woods that brings you back out on main campground road," recommends Kenny P. about Smith Ridge. Site numbering systems help identify more desirable locations.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many RV sites near Danville require additional leveling equipment. "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," reports Whistle P. about Cummins Ferry.
Water pressure considerations: Some campgrounds have unusually high water pressure that can damage RV plumbing. Water pressure regulators are essential equipment when camping in this region.
Site layout variations: At Pikes Ridge, "All the RV sites are extremely open so there's no shade or privacy, but everyone has the same lovely view. Just a few sites are among the trees at the edge of the forest but further from the water," explains Lynn G. Selecting appropriate sites based on preferences improves the camping experience.
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