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Places to Camp near Fort Knox, KY

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Fort Knox, KY is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Fort Knox. Find the best campgrounds near Fort Knox, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Fort Knox, KY (74)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

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    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    142 Reviews
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    327 Saves
    Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

    Overview

    Mammoth Cave Campground puts campers in a prime spot to explore the depths and overland treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is an underground passageway containing more than 400 miles of naturally sculpted limestone and sandstone. It is the longest recorded cave system in the world. The grand-scale chambers and long, winding passageways were the inspiration behind the park's name. The campground doubles as an entry point to 14 miles of hiking and biking trails. It's also a five minute walk to the visitor center, where cave tours begin.

    Recreation

    A must-do activity in the park is exploring Mammoth Cave. Walking tours of the caverns leave from the visitor center daily. There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park.

    Facilities

    The 109 primitive campsites are set around a paved parking area surrounded by aromatic trees. Water and restrooms are located on the insides of the loops, and the park Visitor Center is a five minute walk away. Coin operated showers are available adjacent to the campground at the Caver's Camp Store. Inquire at the Camp Store for current shower fees.

    Natural Features

    The campground is tucked inside Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts scenic valleys along the Green River. The river is within walking distance of the camp, and the hilly Kentucky countryside expands beyond the valley. Deer and turkeys commonly stroll around the campground, so visitors are likely to see them grazing in the early morning and at dusk.

    Nearby Attractions

    Nearly 30 miles of the Green and Nolin rivers offer canoeing and boating through the park. Commercial outfitters outside the park rent canoes, kayaks and safety equipment.Most trails north of the Green River are open for horseback riding. Commercial liveries outside the park rent horses and some may provide organized excursions.

    Charges & Cancellations

    For rules and reservation policies please follow the link below: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $50 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Louisville South KOA

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    Louisville South KOA

    19 Reviews
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    53 Saves
    Shepherdsville, Kentucky

    Bring the whole family for an ideal getaway in the Bluegrass State! We have endless activities, themed weekends, top notch accommodations and are located only minutes from downtown Louisville. While on the campground, observe the Indian cave dwelling burrowed in limestone cliffs, enjoy movies on our big outdoor movie screen, explore the area with a hike right from your site and enjoy our natural pond area! Make a splash in our crystal clear pool- open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Summer campers can join in the fun with our themed events every weekend from June until September. Please visit our events or Facebook page for more information on our seasonal events. With 90 foot pull-through and 50-amp sites available, our campground is truly big rig friendly. No RV? No problem! Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our cozy one or two bedroom air-conditioned Camping Cabins. For those who like the comforts of home, try our fully furnished Deluxe Cabin, with full kitchen and bathroom. For more rustic accommodations, spend the night on a grassy tent site, all sites have fire pits and picnic benches. When we say bring the whole family, we mean your four legged friends too! Offering pet friendly cabins as well as a dog park for them to play in.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

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    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

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    Fairdale, Kentucky

    Jefferson Memorial Forest features a campground for tent camping and can accommodate both families and groups. Although the Forest is only minutes from Metro Louisville, camping here seems like a much more remote camping experience. Located within the Horine Reservation, the campground is in the uplands of the Forest and has good separation between individual campsites. Seven family campsites and four group campsites are available. Latrines and water are near to all the sites.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $30 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground — My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Park Campground

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    Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
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    70 Saves
    Garrett, Kentucky
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $22 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

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    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
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    118 Saves
    Leavenworth, Indiana
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Nolin Lake State Park Campground

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    Nolin Lake State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    89 Photos
    138 Saves
    Sweeden, Kentucky
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Camp Carlson Army RV Park

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    Camp Carlson Army RV Park

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    Fort Knox, Kentucky

    Located just minutes from the heart of Fort Knox, Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area is the perfect setting for a relaxing escape for your family, Unit or organization. Our property spans 65 acres of natural beauty, with a 25 acre lake that catfish, bluegill, crappie, and bass all call home. Camp Carlson can provide the peace and tranquility only nature brings, so plan your next getaway with us.

    We serve all Active Duty Military, Retired Military, National Guard, Reserves, DoD civilians and their Families.

    Tent Camping sites have a stay limit of 90 consecutive days between April 1 and September 30. Customers reaching 90 consecutive days must depart for 72 hours.

    Camp Carlson has ten furnished Family Cabins all equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, stove, beds, kitchen table, chairs and a living room. Additionally, dishes, glasses, silverware, a coffee maker, pots and pans are furnished by the campground. Guest must furnish their own linens (sheets, towels, blankets, wash rags, & pillows). Family cabins have satellite TV service. Sorry, no pets allowed.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $5 - $19 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Charlestown State Park Campground

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    Charlestown State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
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    187 Saves
    Charlestown, Indiana
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $7 - $30 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

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    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
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    140 Saves
    Mount Eden, Kentucky

    Camp out in Taylorsville Lakes RV campground, which has a central service building with laundry. Ten sites of the campground are set aside for horse camping. These sites have water and electricity and share the RV camp's laundry room.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $32 / night


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