Best RV Parks & Resorts near Dawson Springs, KY

Several RV parks near Dawson Springs provide varied options for motorhome travelers. Western Kentucky RV Park in Central City features 48 sites with full hookups including 50/30-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. Outback RV Resort in Eddyville operates seasonally from April through November with big-rig friendly sites and 50-amp electrical hookups. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers paved RV sites, though many have challenging slopes that require careful positioning. Huggins Haven RV Campground maintains 19 full-hookup sites with both 50-amp and 30-amp service options. "The sites are very small but spread out. Our 35 ft class a barely fit. They do show length limits for sites and they definitely max limit," noted one camper about Kentucky Dam Village.

Many RV parks in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and weekends. Access roads to some campgrounds feature tight turns that can challenge larger rigs, with several reviews mentioning difficulty navigating into sites. Cell service varies throughout the area, with most parks reporting adequate Verizon and AT&T coverage. Dump stations are available at several facilities including Indian Point RV Park, though one review cautioned about its placement: "The dump station was 15' from a site so I totally ruined someone's peaceful breakfast." Most parks welcome pets but maintain specific rules about leashing and designated areas. Propane fills are limited in the immediate area, requiring planning ahead for longer stays. Winter camping options are restricted as several parks close between November and April.

Best RV Sites Near Dawson Springs, Kentucky (92)

    1. Outback RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Eddyville, KY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 388-4752

    $38 - $43 / night

    "The campground(CG) was easy to find off I-24, but we did as the pre-check-in email stated and took exit 45, NOT exit 40 as the RV GPS wanted."

    "We can’t say enough great things about Outback RV Resort in Eddyville, KY."

    2. Venture River RV park

    1 Review
    Eddyville, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 601-5088

    $25 - $45 / night

    "The facilities are great, but you can tell it is a very new campground by the lack of mature trees for shade.  Fortunately, we were not at camp during the heat of the day."

    3. Huggins Haven RV Campground

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    Dawson Springs, KY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 974-8535

    $45 - $49 / night

    4. Indian Point RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Eddyville, KY
    22 miles
    +1 (270) 388-2730

    5. RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

    25 Reviews
    Clarksville, TN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 774-7901

    $49 - $75 / night

    "They will escort you, but we easily proceeded by ourselves to pull through site 42 with FHUs. Site 42 is one of the CG’s favorite sites as its on the end of a row nearest the interstate."

    "This park is made with the RVer in mind. All sites are pull through and not too close with tree coverage and greenery."

    6. Cypress Lakes RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Gilbertsville, KY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 395-4267

    $49 / night

    "Mostly seasonal and permanent with a few spots for weekly and overnight. All sites are level, gravel with concrete patios and fire rings. The staff makes you feel like a friend immediately."

    "Most sites here are occupied by full time residents with very impressive setups."

    7. Birmingham Point Campground

    3 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    34 miles
    +1 (270) 354-8482

    "Angie met us and we were escorted to pull through site 25 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). This pull through is a large half moon."

    "Personally I enjoy being able to hike and ride a bike which is limited here. There is a nice swimming beach and beautiful views."

    8. Western Kentucky RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Central City, KY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 757-0348

    $46 - $55 / night

    "Standard parking lot style rv park near highway, but we’ll kept, clean rr/shower/laundry, decent playground, grass strips on which you should NOT drive or park."

    9. Hopewell RV Park

    1 Review
    Central City, KY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 725-0364

    $38 - $50 / night

    "Just 5 miles south of Western Kentucky Parkway on US highway 431. Also has several seasonal workers from Paradise Power Plant staying here during an outage. School bus picks kids op at the stop sign."

    10. Tanglewood Campground and RV Resort

    1 Review
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    37 miles
    +1 (270) 474-2778

    $35 - $65 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Dawson Springs, KY

553 Reviews of 92 Dawson Springs Campgrounds


  • Staci R.
    Sep. 23, 2022

    Eddy Creek Marina Resort

    A Resort RV park

    Eddy creek RV park is very well kept, clean, and somewhat secluded on Lake Barkley. Only open from April through Oct, the RV camp area is behind a code locked gate, which helps to keep the park private. There is a dump station, laundry facility, bath house , propane available and Echo Charlie's restaurant that serves typical American food that includes large servings!  I didn't see any tent sites, only RV sites, most with newer looking decks, level sites, electric and water hookup to each site.  The beach is private, the pool is private, everything is within walking distance, but most people were using golf carts, as it is a good distance from the RV area to the restaurant or the pool.  Bicycling would also be ideal, most areas are paved or at least compacted gravel.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2017

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Going down

    Pennyrile Forest State Park off Ky69 outside Dawson Springs, Ky. A newer trail Pennyrile Nature Trail is 13.5 mile long hiking trail, from Dawson Springs to the park. There is also a site for the Pennyrile Trail which is a 75 mile driving loop connecting several Kentucky parks.

    The park is multi-leveled with the views and some cool rock formations. The beach has some confusing parking signs, but we figured it off. It was busy and had some loud visitors with loud vehicles and loud vehicles. Not surprising considering the neighborhood it is located in.

    The campground has some interesting sites all along the roadway. The campground and horse campground are connected. Several of the sites can be challenging due to not being level or being shallow, but they are workable.

    I'm not sure if biking would be great due to the hills but it would be challenging. Hiking and backpacking definitely and of course swimming and horseback riding( on your own horse)

  • Bill P.
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

    Old and small

    The sites are very small but spread out. Our 35 ft class a barely fit. They do show length limits for sites and they definitely max limit. There is electric (30 amp) and water at the site but it was 75 ft from my sites. Extensions are needed. The staff is friendly and the roads are paved but there are signs directing where to go. Great bathrooms and plentiful. Also coin operated laundry. Fairly close to the freeway.

  • Melissa T.
    May. 26, 2020

    Hillman Ferry Campground

    Clean and Rustic

    The best part of this campground is the beautiful rustic old timey feel. There are updated modern bathhouses dispersed throughout. The camp store is well stocked. There is a very nice boat ramp and several boat parking areas. “T” area is our favorite with full hookups and beautiful pine trees. A premier and amazing mountain bike trail system is accessible directly from campground!! The Canal Loop Trail and North South Trails are well known and revered by area mountain bikers and hikers. No WiFi or internet service. Cell signal in prior years have been spotty. Very family friendly and lots of kids riding bikes and playing everywhere!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2017

    Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    And then some.....

    Canal Recreation Area is right by Grand Rivers, Ky and Patti's Settlement. That right there is enough said as far as outdoor activities go. Then you have Canal Rec Area that just adds too the vacation.

    Book early because the best sites stay full, but really they are all pretty good sites. The different areas cover just about anything you are looking for in a site from big rig pull through sites, tiered tent sites, water and beach access sites and boat ramp sites.

    There is a trail within the campground to walk, a day use area, newer showerhouse/laundry facilities and dump stations. The area is large enough to jog, bike and golf cart. If your not interested in the nearby entertainment there is enough to do right on site to keep you occupied for your entire vacation be it a day or a week+

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Indian Point RV Park

    Overnight only

    The campground sits on three level overlooking Lake Barkly. There are only 5 pull-thru sites with full hookups on wide open ground, no shade. There are 16 water and electric sites. The 150+ sites are long term rental properties. There is a swimming pool, play ground, boat ramp, and game room. Dump site at entrance. More a retirement community than a RV camp.

  • D
    Sep. 7, 2018

    Redd Hollow

    Tent and Small Camper Camping, Basic Sites

    Well kept campground offering a more basic camping experience as compared to the larger campgrounds at LBL. Gravel pads with concrete picnic tables and fire rings. Be mindful when picking a site that some of the fire rings are damaged, some are the older short (12" tall tops) style and still others are brand new and have the adjustable cooking grate.

    The actual gravel pads that we saw were for the most part in good shape. One or two sites suffered a bit from heavy wash running across them and rutting or washing gravel off the pads.

    About half the sites are on the left hand side when you drive in and you can pick from sites tucked back in the woods a bit or sites nearer the water. Farther into the campground the road passes the vault toilet and boat ramp and goes uphill to higher up sites still. Sites in the woods with a longer walk to the lake but potentially better views and breezes.

    We found that campers here did not limit themselves to staying on the defined tent pads. They would park on the pads and set up tents around the true camp site. Not a super big deal but it made getting down to the water a little awkward because you had to walk a little too close to someone else's tent for my liking.

    The Forest Service could stand to go in and add some of the timber framing or bigger rip-rap bordering around the sites and maybe a splash of the smaller sized gravel to help level out the pads. You do need watch to make sure you get a level site.

    If there are say 30 sites here, only about 15 were occupied over Labor Day weekend. Way less than what we expected for a holiday but it was exactly what we were hoping for, avoid the crowds at the larger, more amenity-filled campgrounds.

    Last thing regarding the lake. The back end of Redd Hollow is shallow. Nice place to wade for kids. However, when they start pulling the lake down what were water access sites become gravel and mud bar access sites. In the dead middle of the summer the back end of the cove is probably full of water. Early spring and late summer early fall it is not. I suspect you can use the boat ramp year round though.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2020

    Kenlake State Resort Park

    Waterfront

    Big RVers probably should stay away when this campground is full. We watched a fifth wheel almost get stuck on their way out. Sites are shallow but wider. Some sides further from the water can house the big rigs but most of these sites are for smaller campers and tents. Contains a shower house, sewer, water, electric, and some great views.

    This campground is all about location as it is right along the river and central location for hiking and adventuring. Most certainly will be back as we only stayed one night on our way back home.

  • Abigaile J.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground

    Nice campground for a fast stop, not really a week long area

    YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE VISITOR CENTER TO PAY FOR A CAMPING PERMIT AND OHV USE!

    For the Turkey Bay OHV area each site is just a picnic table and a fire pit and the sites are not numbered- it’s more a first come first serve. The sites though are close to the entrance and you park right next to the site. This site also is for RVs and tent camping but there is no water or electric access but is within walking distance of the gatehouse. The gatehouse has ice and sodas for sale to each camper.

    OHVs for rent at the visitor center (just about 2 miles down the road) and trails marked specifically for them, also a couple hiking trails nearby! Bathrooms and trash onsite!

    There is a dump station and potable water about a mile or so up the road near the Hunters Check Station and it’s only about 2 miles out from the Golden Pond planetarium and trails! Great area!


Guide to Dawson Springs

Campgrounds around Dawson Springs, Kentucky operate in varied weather conditions with hot, humid summers averaging 86°F and mild winters rarely dropping below 30°F. Most RV sites in the region sit at elevations between 400-600 feet above sea level, with some parks closing seasonally during winter months. Cell service varies throughout the area with Verizon typically providing the most reliable coverage near Dawson Springs campgrounds.

What to do

Water activities on Kentucky Lake: At Birmingham Point Campground, visitors enjoy direct lake access for boating, fishing, and swimming. "There is a nice swimming beach and beautiful views," notes one visitor who appreciated the waterfront amenities. Sites with lake views make water access convenient throughout your stay.

Seasonal holiday events: RV parks near Dawson Springs often host special weekend activities during summer holidays. At Cypress Lakes RV Park, "Lots of fun activities on Holiday weekends throughout the summer season" according to a reviewer. These events typically include campground-wide games, cookouts, and decorating contests.

Local water park visits: Several families mention visiting nearby attractions while camping. "We would stay here again and bring the cousins to play at the water park," writes a camper about Venture River RV park, highlighting the convenience of staying close to family attractions. The water park is within walking distance of the campground.

What campers like

Lake fishing opportunities: Campers frequently mention fishing as a primary attraction. "Has a little Lake in it to fish. Not far off the interstate makes it handy," states a reviewer about Cypress Lakes RV Park. The small on-site lake provides convenient fishing without needing to travel.

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Many reviewers specifically mention cleanliness as a standout feature. At RJourney Clarksville RV Resort, "Bathrooms were very clean and showers had locking stall doors." This attention to maintenance creates a more comfortable camping experience, particularly for tent campers using shared facilities.

Wildlife viewing: Some RV parks near Dawson Springs offer unexpected nature experiences. "We enjoyed the lake view from our site plus we saw deer and eagles in the CG during our overnight stay," reports a visitor at Birmingham Point Campground. Wildlife viewing opportunities occur primarily during early morning and evening hours.

What you should know

Seasonal closure schedules: Several campgrounds in the region close during winter months. "This campground closes for a few months in Fall," notes a visitor about Outback RV Resort. Checking operating seasons before planning a trip prevents disappointment, especially for late fall or early spring visits.

Permanent resident ratios: Many local RV parks host a mix of travelers and seasonal residents. "This campground is really designed for the seasonal camper who wants to park their RV and go back and forth on the weekends. There is very limited spaces for the 'transient' or traditional RV," explains a camper about Indian Point RV Park. This layout can affect site availability and campground atmosphere.

Highway noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "Just a bit noisy from the proximity to highway. Fine for an overnight certainly, or longer, if highway noise is not a bother," mentions a camper about RJourney Clarksville RV Resort. Sites farther from roadways typically provide quieter camping experiences.

Tips for camping with families

Playground quality varies: Check reviews for recent playground information before booking. At Western Kentucky RV Park, one visitor cautions, "The playground was not something I'd let my child play on." Other campgrounds like RJourney Clarksville RV Resort receive better playground reviews with "play area, pool and dog park."

Kid-friendly amenities: Hopewell RV Park accommodates families with school-aged children with convenient bus access. "School bus picks kids up at the stop sign," notes one reviewer, making this park suitable for longer family stays during the school year.

Swimming options: Family campers appreciate dedicated swimming areas. Birmingham Point Campground offers "a nice swimming beach" according to reviews, while Cypress Lakes RV Park includes a pool for summer use. Swimming availability is typically seasonal from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Tips from RVers

Site slope challenges: Level sites remain a priority concern among RVers staying near Dawson Springs. "We would not recommend trying to anything longer than a 38' rig into the site due to the turn to get out. We needed levelers on the door side," reports a Birmingham Point Campground visitor about site #25, their pull-through option.

Varying hookup configurations: RV parks in the region offer different utility setups. At Western Kentucky RV Park, "Each site has electric and water. Back in and stay awhile." However, sewer connections aren't universal, with some reviewers reporting maintenance issues: "our sewer hook ups were broken. They were draining into the ground."

Space between sites: Site spacing differs significantly between campgrounds. In Outback RV Resort, one camper observed, "The sites are very close together with basically the width of the wooden decks separating them," while RJourney Clarksville RV Resort gets praise for "good distance between rigs, level gravel pads."

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