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Best Campgrounds near Oak Grove, KY

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Camping options near Oak Grove, Kentucky primarily center around established campgrounds with various amenities rather than dispersed camping on public lands. The area features several RV-focused facilities, including RJourney Clarksville RV Resort and Spring Creek Campground, both located within 25 miles of Oak Grove. Military personnel can access Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp at Fort Campbell, which offers tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Most campgrounds in this region provide electric hookups, water access, and designated sites with varying levels of shade and privacy.

Interstate noise affects several camping areas in this region, particularly those near I-24. "The interstate noise is magnified and I-24 was busy all night during our stay. The noise was the only downside we experienced," noted one visitor about the Clarksville area. Full hookup sites are widely available at most established campgrounds, though seasonal operations affect some facilities. Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park operate from April through October, offering lakeside camping experiences approximately 40-50 miles from Oak Grove. Weather conditions in this region can impact camping experiences, with occasional storms creating flooding at local campgrounds.

Campers visiting the Oak Grove area frequently mention the cleanliness of facilities as a highlight. RJourney Clarksville RV Resort receives consistently positive reviews for its well-maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and helpful staff. Several campgrounds provide family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and scheduled activities. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist at several locations, with one reviewer noting, "We loved seeing all the deer there!" at the Fort Campbell facility. For military families, the Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp provides an affordable option at $25 per night for full hookups, though it operates on a first-come, first-served basis without reservations. Most camping areas within 30 miles of Oak Grove are developed campgrounds rather than primitive camping opportunities, making the region better suited for RV travelers or those seeking established facilities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Oak Grove, Kentucky (129)

    1. RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

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

    $49 - $75 / night

    "If only Clarksville wasn’t so close to the highway... great location, much shade, good distance between rigs, level gravel pads... great public areas, very hospitable staff.... just a bit noisy from the"

    "This campground is located real close to I24. You can see & hear it. Know that before you book. That aside, it’s a nice campground."

    2. Spring Creek Campground

    6 Reviews
    Clarksville, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 648-0280

    $26 - $44 / night

    "Cozy little place next to a creek."

    "Hear a little bit of highway noise but the beauty and peace far outweighed that."

    3. Military Park Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp Fort Campbell

    4 Reviews
    Clarksville, TN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 798-2175

    $25 - $28 / night

    "Nice areas to walk and field to play with the dogs when its not being used. The dumpsters do get full quick with non campers using the field and pavilion for events."

    "We brought our camper here to visit family living at the Fort Campbell base, I don’t like that you can’t reserve a spot ahead of time especially since it was an 8 hour drive, but thankfully we did find"

    4. Fletcher's Fork Campground and Cabins

    1 Review
    Oak Grove, KY
    7 miles

    5. Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney

    1 Review
    Clarksville, TN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 774-7710

    6. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Burns, TN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 797-9052

    "Campground Review: Montgomery Bell State Park The Four Mile Campground is nestled in a hollow offering shade and creekage on one side plus several of the trailheads start nearby and you are close"

    "There were tons of nice walking trails and a beautiful lake. I enjoyed renting paddle boats for the first time ever and cruising around the lake."

    7. Lock A

    14 Reviews
    Pleasant View, TN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 792-3715

    $24 - $28 / night

    "There is a walking trail, swim area, and Cheatham dam is close by. There are a few play grounds on the property. Do not come here if you want to do anything outside of camping."

    "We hiked the Bicentennial Trail (13.3 miles long from start to finish) which was also shaded and with geocaches. We went with our 2 dogs and 2 kids."

    8. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Dawson Springs, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 797-3421

    $12 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "We were on the very corner and even though it was close to the road it was beautiful and not super traffic heavy. There was however a streetlight at the corner and it was extremely bright."

    9. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-1131

    $17 - $25 / night

    "the staff was helpful and friendly. the park had a great beach area. make sure you have extension cords and hoses as the utilities are positioned in between two sites. i only gave it 4 stars because of"

    "Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping."

    10. Lost In The Woods

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    Oak Grove, KY
    4 miles
    +1 (217) 821-3654

    $40 - $65 / night

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  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Hillman Ferry Campground

    Peaceful Lakeside Camping

    We enjoyed our weekend stay during the HTC-E campout. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The camps grounds were clean and free of debris. Free showers with plenty of hot water, good water pressure. There was a strange phenomena of dead gnats/flying things on the ladies bathroom counter each morning. Not sure if someone sprayed each night… The lake was low, which we were told was common for this time of year as the dam level gets adjusted after Labor Day weekend. Still enough water for kayaking. This campground is very large so the golf cart rental was worth the $80 p/day fee. All in all, a great visit to Land O’ Lake. Check out our video on YouTube at Skyways to Highways.

  • Sergio S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Fletcher's Fork Campground and Cabins

    Great price, clean sites, strict rules.

    Sites are in great condition from asphalt site, concrete pad, picnic table, to hookups. They are however very strict on their rules. MUST BE A DODID OR VA ID CARD HOLDER.

  • Anna M.
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Fenton Self-Service Campground

    Basic

    Right off a main road the spots are shallow so not ideal for long rigs. It does have power and one pit toilet at one end.

  • j
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    Nice COE campground

    Grand Rivers KY Canal Campground at Barkley Lake COE Site 111 This is a great COE campground located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with views of the Barkley Dam. The canal connects them and you can see boats and occasionally barges passing through. There are over 100 campsites are available, many with water views. We had a spacious site with a river view. Other loops are closer together and no view. Sites offer electric and/or water hookups, tables and fire ring. Other amenities include clean old style bathhouses, a dump station, laundry facilities, a playground, and picnic pavilions. We saw several deer roaming the grounds. There's a great pizza place in town Papa Z.

  • Cheyanne S.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    Shaded but unlevel

    Enjoyed our stay. Bring quite a bit of leveling materials as the sites are very unlevel. 1 dump station and an older but usable bath house. The road to come in was narrow but we'll marked. Very shaded and decently spaced out. Water and electric only.

  • Maryann
    Jul. 12, 2025

    Colson Hollow Group Camp Land Between the Lakes

    Good place to boon camp

    We stayed here two nights with our friends in two travel trailers. We had 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 2, 3, and 10) and we had the best time. This was our first time boon camping and it was actually way more enjoyable than being at a campground! It was quiet, secluded from other campers, and we had close access to the lake where we were parked. We will definitely be camping here again!

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

    Peaceful, Well-Run RV Park with Great Location

    We really enjoyed our stay at The Grand O RV Resort! The staff was super friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. A man even led us to our site in a golf cart and helped my fiancé back in and park our trailer, which was a huge help.

    The campground had a small store with supplies, a restaurant with a menu available (though we cooked our own food), and live music each night while we were there during the summer — a nice touch! There’s a train that passes by on the nearby track a couple of times a day, but it was never super early or late and didn’t bother us at all.

    We stayed in the center of the park, which didn’t have much shade, but the outer edge sites seemed more wooded. The roads and campsites are made of small pebbles, which made it easy to drive and back in. It was overall very quiet, and the location is great — just off the interstate, about 10 miles north of Nashville, and roughly 45 minutes from Bowling Green. We visited the National Corvette Museum and Lost River Cave while we were there.

    Our site had full hookups (water, sewer, and electric). The bathhouse was clean, air-conditioned, and accessed with a key code — two toilet stalls and three showers for women, all very well maintained. We didn’t use the laundry facility (if there was one), but the Wi-Fi was decent, and T-Mobile cell service worked well, even for using our hotspot. It’s a pet-friendly park (though we didn’t bring pets), and while there’s no pool or playground, there were some nice wooden swings to enjoy.

    They also have firewood for sale and a propane filling station on site. Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend The Grand O to anyone looking for a quiet, clean, and well-located RV park near Nashville!

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    Campground

    Well kept, no sewer hookup on sites, bath house clean, electric far from pads - bring extension cord

Guide to Oak Grove

Camping spots near Oak Grove, Kentucky provide several options within driving distance, with most sites located along lakeshores or within state parks. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures frequently reaching the 90s between June and August, while spring and fall offer milder conditions. The area sits approximately 400-600 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain for camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking opportunities: At Montgomery Bell State Park Campground, trails range from easy walks to challenging hikes. "There's some historic hiking trail, historic old church/cabins, as well as the welcome center, the Inn, lake to swim, and a golf course nearby," notes one camper.

Fishing access: Many local campgrounds offer direct water access for anglers. "We were just a little bit off of the river in site 36... It's pretty cool watching the big barges move up and down the river during the day," reports a visitor at Lock A.

Water sports: Several area lakes provide recreation opportunities. "The park has a large sandy beach and a place to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. Also at the beach are picnic tables, grills, a playground, and concessions," shares a Pennyrile Forest camper.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance stands out at many campgrounds. "The grounds were clean and the sites were level. The shower and bathroom was clean. They provide free internet, there is a small store with firewood and other basics," mentions a visitor at RJourney Clarksville RV Resort.

Wildlife viewing: Natural encounters enhance the camping experience. "We had a fire ring, a wooden picnic table, a concrete picnic table and chairs as well as a grill. Folks were quiet and friendly. Deer, Blue Herons, and Squirrels are abundant," notes a Lock A camper.

Value pricing: Some locations offer notably affordable rates. "Senior Pass $12/night. Wide, level campsite on the water. Very nice and well kept," shares a Lock A reviewer, highlighting the cost-effectiveness for qualified visitors.

What you should know

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region feature uneven terrain. "Sites are very sloped. Worst I've ever seen. Major drawback to this campground," warns a reviewer about Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.

Utility placement: Hookup locations may require extra equipment. "The utilities are centered on the gravel pad... Make sure you have extension cords and hoses as the utilities are positioned in between two sites," notes campers at multiple locations.

Noise considerations: Sound from nearby infrastructure affects some campgrounds. "If only Clarksville wasn't so close to the highway... great location, much shade, good distance between rigs, level gravel pads... just a bit noisy from the proximity to highway," explains a RJourney Clarksville visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and activities: Several campgrounds offer family-focused amenities. "With a great pavilion, volleyball court, ball diamond, and playground, the far side of the camp is perfect for families, groups, and events," shares a Montgomery Bell State Park visitor.

Swimming options: Water features provide recreation opportunities. "Great kid environment. Swimming beach very nice. Nice size lake with canoe, paddle board rentals," notes a Pennyrile Forest reviewer.

Selecting sites: Location within campgrounds matters for families. "If you don't want kiddos walking through your campsite to get to the playground, you may want to choose a higher number," advises a Montgomery Bell camper.

Tips from RVers

Access considerations: Campground approaches vary in difficulty. "Make sure you have good brakes because the road coming into the campground is a little steep!" warns a Lock A camper.

Booking issues: Reservation systems may add unexpected costs. "They charge a $20.00 booking fee! Which was 50% the cost of my site!" reports a visitor at RJourney Clarksville RV Resort.

Military options: Service members have specific camping opportunities near Oak Grove. "A first come first serve spot. Need to have your camper in the actual spot before paying... The two sites we chose were large enough to have the truck, motorcycle, and even the boat if we brought it," shares a camper at Eagles Rest Army Travel Camp at Fort Campbell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find camping near Oak Grove, KY?

Oak Grove offers excellent access to several camping destinations in the region. Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground is a popular option with beautiful views of Kentucky Lake, bike paths, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a well-stocked campground store. Another great choice is Kenlake State Resort Park, which offers a traditional camping experience with several seasonal campers. The park provides access to Kentucky Lake, though note that the campground is situated across the 68/80 bypass from the main resort area. Both locations offer water activities and are family-friendly with varying levels of amenities.

Are there camping options near Fort Campbell close to Oak Grove, KY?

Yes, there are several camping options near Fort Campbell close to Oak Grove. RJourney Clarksville RV Resort is conveniently located with shaded sites, level gravel pads, and good spacing between campsites. While it's close to the highway (which can create some noise), it's perfect for overnight stays or longer visits if highway sounds don't bother you. Military Park Eagle's Rest Army Travel Camp Fort Campbell is another option directly on the Fort Campbell base, offering convenient accommodations for those with military access, featuring reservable sites and big-rig-friendly facilities.

How far is Oak Grove, KY from Bowling Green, KY for camping trips?

Oak Grove is approximately 70 miles from Bowling Green, making it about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive. This distance is very manageable for weekend camping trips. Along this route or nearby, you'll find excellent camping options like Bee Spring Lodge-Campground on Kentucky Lake, which offers nicely shaded sites, lake views, convenient ice vending, boat ramp access, and shower facilities. For those willing to drive a bit further from Oak Grove, Hurricane Creek on the east side of Land Between The Lakes provides a secluded camping experience with shade trees and its own boat ramp, with sites that offer good spacing.

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