Best Cabin Camping near Fort Knox, KY

Cabin accommodations near Fort Knox include rustic and modern options at several campgrounds within driving distance. Mammoth Cave Campground offers cabins with running water but no kitchens or air conditioning, making them suitable for visitors seeking a more rustic experience. Louisville South KOA provides cabin rentals with more amenities, including electricity and picnic tables. White Acres Campground and Grandma's RV Park also feature cabin options with varying levels of furnishings. A review mentioned that "Mammoth Cave offers tent, RV, and cabin camping - just be aware the cabins have running water, but no kitchens or air conditioning."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when cave tours and outdoor activities are most popular. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds allowing pets in cabin areas. Sycamore Springs Park cabins are noted for being pet-friendly, while some locations may restrict pets or require additional fees. According to one visitor, "The campsite had electric but no water, but the water was just across the road at a shelter." Cabin sizes range from small units suitable for couples to larger accommodations that can house families.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic furnishings typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and simple seating. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking options while others provide refrigerators and microwaves. On-site camp stores at locations like Mammoth Cave sell firewood and basic provisions, though selection is limited. Visitors staying at cabins near Mammoth Cave benefit from proximity to the visitor center and cave tours. A recent review noted that "Newer cabins looked very nice from outside" at one of the campgrounds, indicating ongoing improvements to cabin accommodations in the region.

Best Cabin Sites Near Fort Knox, Kentucky (18)

    1. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    6 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."

    "The area we were in was nice and private. Campgrounds has showers with good hot water pressure. Definitely recommend this campsite."

    2. Louisville South KOA

    22 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 543-2041

    "Great cozy area with good hook ups, friendly staff and good spacing. Will absolutely come back again especially with the proximity to the city but having peace and quiet to the south."

    "There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."

    3. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    137 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    49 miles
    +1 (270) 758-2424

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires."

    "Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center."

    4. Grandma's RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    16 miles
    +1 (502) 543-7023

    "it was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the nice. had a laundromat so you could to your laundry. the owner was very nice person. they have a dog walk also so you can walk your"

    5. White Acres Campground

    12 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 348-9677

    "Well I really have nothing bad to say, it’s a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It’s just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town."

    "It's very close to Bardstown, KY which is an adorable town with some amazing historical features. The campground itself has hookups and has a very nice bathroom setup with great showers."

    6. Charlestown State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Charlestown, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 256-5600

    $23 - $30 / night

    "Great park for quiet camping. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean."

    "This is a nice state park campground. The spots were decently spaced out, the bathrooms are clean, and there are some hiking trails from the campground."

    7. Moutardier

    23 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4230

    $18 - $50 / night

    "It is located on Nolin River Lake. Our site was lakeside which was beautiful (Site D6). This campsite offered electric/water hookup, fire pit, picnic table, filet table, bathrooms, and showers. "

    "Family and pet friendly"

    8. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    18 Reviews
    Borden, IN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 246-5421

    $23 - $64 / night

    "Picnic table. 15 pieces of firewood for 5 plus tax. Friends stayed in the chickadee cabin and d03. Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC. A few hikes."

    "There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."

    9. Sycamore Springs Park

    17 Reviews
    English, IN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 338-3846

    "My wife and I went to Sycamore Springs Park a few weeks ago and stayed for 3 days. We tent camped and it was fantastic. We were right at the lake edge."

    "Bathrooms with running water and showers. Free firewood is provided. This is a very kid friendly place for families."

    10. Louisville North Campground

    5 Reviews
    Clarksville, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 282-4474

    $40 - $45 / night

    "If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."

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Cabin Reviews near Fort Knox, KY

349 Reviews of 18 Fort Knox Campgrounds


  • Staci R.
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Hidden Gem in south central Kentucky

    Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires. There are several competitive runs (5K and up) almost every weekend in the surrounding communities, and several are hosted in Mammoth Cave park itself. There is also the opportunity to go "caving", and you can walk through the caverns, and there are numerous hiking trails. Mammoth Cave offers tent, RV, and cabin camping - just be aware the cabins have running water, but no kitchens or air conditioning.

  • Sofia A.
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Near Caves

    I stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions. They have two potable water spots (so no water on each spot), picnic tables, fire rings, grills and every spot faces the little river. restrooms and showers too. You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack 🎒 she loved it!

  • Brian S.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Highly recommended (sites 102/104, D Loop)

    We stayed in sites 102 and 104 with 3 other families, and used a total of five 3-4 person tents. We had plenty of [level] room to spread out. Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center.

    Sites were non-electric, and there were no receptacles to be found anywhere close, even at the conveniently located (and very clean) bathrooms. Bring Your Own Electricity, but please note the generator quiet hours. (Solar generators and power stations for the win.) Fire rings are very heavy cast iron with with very sturdy, adjustable-height cooking grates. They really put out some heat once you get the fire going, and are very easy to cook on.

    They don't want you bringing in outside wood for obvious reasons, and they only sell compressed saw dust wood bricks at the camp store. They work well once you get the hang of them, don't smoke much at all, and keep you warm. However, at ~$7.50 for a case of 6 blocks, they can get expensive quickly if, like my family, you're the kind of campers that like a good fire.

    Overall, park was clean, quiet, and each site has just enough space for you to ignore the people around you if that's what you're into. We love all of the cheesy tourist traps in Cave City, and love the centralized location between Nashville and Louisville--allows me to easily camp with close friends I have in both cities. Already planning on coming back regularly.

  • Veronica S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Great vibe

    People here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Other neighbors notified us when they saw us leaving stuff behind (just wood).

    The bathrooms have a cool log cabin-like window at the top. There are trails that leave the campground. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening. Tons of trees and shade.

    Only downside is maybe the camp store closes really early. I think maybe 5? By the time we got there our first day it was closed, so my son was bummed we couldn’t have a fire.

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • J
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    First time camping

    Stayed in D04. Had 30 amp plus 20 amp hookups. Picnic table. 15 pieces of firewood for 5 plus tax. Friends stayed in the chickadee cabin and d03. Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC.

    A few hikes. Horse camping so was cool to see the horses. A beach location and a few fishing spots.

    The lake doesn’t allow non electric motors so waters were calm. Caught some bluegills.

    Public restrooms and showers.

    Ice in the area cheapest at the truck stops and gas stations 2 10lbs for 5 bucks.

    Would stop again if in the area.

  • Diana W.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Really nice!

    We stayed here one night. It's a small campground about 35 mins from Louisville and has about 40ish sites for RVs with electric and water, some with sewage. Our site was fairly small and pretty close to other sites but it was easy enough to get into and fit our 12ft pop up without issue. They have 2 bathrooms(the one by the laundry/store is very nice!), a catch and release pond(small, but there are small bluegill and some bass), a nice playground, clean pool, store on site, and overall we had a great time. There are also several connections for wifi, and cable(we didn't try it). The staff seemed very nice. Our site without sewage was $30 plus tax, they also offer tent sites and small cabins($40-50 with air conditioning) if that's your thing. Our site was nice and shaded. We were disturbed a few times by trains in the middle of the night- otherwise it was pretty peaceful and quiet.

  • Sarah J.
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Relaxing Setting

    Overall this truly was a cute little spot to camp out on our way to Kentucky! One of the benefits of this site is that the cave and gift shop are right there, so you have a cool Opportunity to take a tour and then stay in the same area. The campgrounds are all equipped with a nice fire pit, picnic table, lean to, and the availability of electric hookup. The campgrounds also has a couple newer cabins that look really cute. The camper and tent spots are right along a cute little creek so it was very pleasant. They have a small shed attached to the gift shop that has firewood for sale. They have a small cafe that sells the usual hot dogs, chips, soda and the sort. They also have a larger open air pavilion that they provide yard games like, cornhole, horseshoes, and other games, so pretty nice. I would definitely recommend this as it is small and intimate, but if you are looking for private seclusion this is not for you.

  • Tucker B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    In the Heart of the Park!

    Clean restrooms, coin-OP showers, very well-maintained fire pits, and within biking or walking distance of the visitor's center (where the tours run from).

    Definitely book cave tours in advance. When I visited they only had one walk-in tour available due to Covid restrictions.

    It was still worthwhile!

    Also was able to hike most of the trails in the main part of the park in a four-hour morning.

    More trails are accessible via Green River Ferry on the other side of the river.

    Also, check out the kayak/canoeing rentals in the area.

    I have my own kayak and found a service that would drop me off and pick me back up 8 miles down the river for $30!


Guide to Fort Knox

Cabin accommodations near Fort Knox, Kentucky range from rustic retreats to sites with modern amenities, typically located within 30-45 minutes of the military installation. Most cabins in this region sit at elevations between 500-750 feet, with the terrain characterized by rolling hills and limestone formations. The climate brings humid summers with temperatures averaging 85-90°F and mild winters that rarely drop below 20°F, making cabin camping viable year-round.

What to do

Creek exploration: Water activities at Sycamore Springs Park offer family-friendly swimming spots and hiking trails. This park provides multiple options for water recreation. "People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Other neighbors notified us when they saw us leaving stuff behind (just wood)," reports one visitor, highlighting the friendly atmosphere. The creek areas provide natural swimming holes, making this an excellent summer destination.

Cave tours: Nearby Mammoth Cave National Park offers underground exploration opportunities ranging from easy walks to crawling adventures. Tours operate year-round and require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months. According to one camper, "We had reservations for a cave tour dec22. We didn't stay at the campground. We parked our 40ft skoolie in the parking lot of the visitors center and slept there for 2 nights. Thanks to the park ranger who didn't make us leave and told us to enjoy our visit!" Cave temperatures remain a constant 54°F regardless of outside weather.

Fishing: Lake access at Moutardier Campground provides excellent bank fishing opportunities with access to Nolin River Lake. The sites positioned along the lake offer direct water access with stairs to the shoreline. "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound," notes one visitor, emphasizing the multiple recreational possibilities beyond just fishing.

What campers like

Seasonal events: Otter Creek Park Campground organizes special activities throughout the year. Fall is particularly popular with themed weekends. "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!" says one regular visitor. Note that proximity to seasonal attractions can affect noise levels at certain sites.

Wildlife viewing: The wooded areas surrounding many cabin sites attract deer, turkey, and diverse bird species. Dawn and dusk offer the best viewing times. A visitor notes, "Very clean & quiet! The wildlife are very friendly!" Many cabins feature porches or outdoor seating areas positioned for optimal wildlife observation without disturbing animal habitats.

Lake swimming: Deam Lake State Recreation Area offers swimming areas with sandy beaches and clear water. The lake prohibits gas motors, creating calm waters ideal for swimmers of all ages. "Perfect lake to kayak for a beginner bc no wake zone also the cabins are cool and cozy just bring a mattress the restrooms are definitely the cleanest and well taken care of anywhere I've ever been," shares an enthusiastic visitor. Lifeguards are not typically present, so appropriate water safety precautions are advised.

What you should know

Train noise: Some campgrounds near Louisville experience significant railroad noise. Sites closest to tracks may experience disruption throughout the night. One camper warns, "OMG, the trains. All night, every night. I'm a heavy sleeper and it sounded like the trains were going to crash into our RV and we were across the row from them." Request sites furthest from railroad tracks when making reservations if noise sensitivity is a concern.

Booking strategies: Cabins at popular locations like White Acres Campground require advance planning, especially for weekend stays. Midweek bookings typically offer better availability and sometimes lower rates. "Stayed with an Airstream Caravan group. Assigned a site in the new open area with no trees. Utilities all worked, but this is a no fringe experience. However, if you want easy access to Bardstown and the various Bourbon Distillery Tours this place will work," notes a visitor, highlighting the practicality of the location despite limited amenities.

Weather considerations: Flash flooding can affect certain camping areas during heavy rain periods. Low-lying cabin sites may require evacuation during severe weather. A visitor reports, "The river sites are a bit close and were evacuated during a flash flood for good reason. Water came up to their sites." Monitor weather forecasts and have an alternate plan ready during rainy seasons.

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playgrounds: Many campgrounds feature extensive play areas distributed throughout the property. These offer convenient recreation options within walking distance of cabin sites. A parent observes, "So much to do with the kids, from swimming in the creek, fishing, campfires, s'mores, fresh black topped roads, and such friendly staff. Clean bathrooms and showers, and beautiful places to visit also. Tons of playgrounds too spread throughout the campground."

Kid-friendly hikes: Shorter trail options accommodate younger hikers with interesting natural features. Most trails near cabins range from 0.5 to 2 miles with minimal elevation change. According to one visitor, "We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping. There are power boats allowed in the lake." Wildlife sightings add interest for children who might otherwise tire of hiking.

Safety considerations: Some cabin areas have specific rules designed with family safety in mind. These may include quiet hours, speed limits, and alcohol policies. One visitor explains, "It used to be free with an email request for a reservation but eventually the foundation that runs this campground did have to start charging a small fee to help with maintenance and operating costs. It's a very family oriented campground with more rules than many campgrounds, such as no alcohol."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Louisville South KOA offers cabins with varying levels of privacy. Corner sites typically provide more separation from neighbors. "The sites were close to each other but provided plenty of space for the average sized rig. Many were longer than other KOAs, which enabled the tow vehicle and TT to be parked. Full hook-ups and 30/50 amp services at the sites, some leveling required," notes one RVer, providing insights about the practical aspects of the sites.

Spacing considerations: Most cabin areas have sites positioned closer together than primitive camping areas. This proximity can affect the camping experience during busy periods. A visitor observes, "We wouldn't classify this as a campground at all. We have never stayed in a place that the spaces were this close. I thought about saying all the facts, but If you read any reviews they are all spot on!!" Consider off-peak timing for a more secluded experience.

Cabin amenities: Bring additional sleeping pads or air mattresses for added comfort in more rustic cabins. Most basic cabins provide platform beds without mattresses. "Newer cabins looked very nice from outside," one visitor comments, but interior furnishings often require supplementation for optimal comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Fort Knox, KY is Otter Creek Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 9 reviews.

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