3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp provides designated equestrian camping facilities within Mammoth Cave National Park, approximately 15 miles from Glasgow. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with electric hookups and water hookups for campers with horses. While the campground does not feature formal horse corrals as indicated in the data, it offers drinking water, picnic tables, and trash facilities essential for multi-day equestrian stays. The campsite areas remain clean and manageable for horse trailers with adequate space for setting up temporary containment. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak season, as the equestrian sites can fill quickly when trail conditions are optimal.
Several miles of bridle trails connect directly to the campground, allowing riders to explore the diverse terrain of Mammoth Cave National Park without trailering horses between rides. The park's trail system winds through hardwood forests and rolling hills, with routes suitable for various riding experience levels. Primitive backcountry camping permits are also available for equestrians seeking more remote trail access within the park. Trail riders frequently encounter wildlife including deer and wild turkeys along the routes. Double J Stables and Campground offers an alternative horse camping option in the region with similar amenities, though it typically maintains a 3.5-star rating compared to Mammoth Cave Horse Camp's 3-star rating. During wetter seasons, some trail sections may become temporarily restricted to prevent damage, so checking current trail conditions before arrival is recommended for horse campers planning extended stays.
"Mammoth has a campground adjacent to the Visitors Center which is basic except for two sites. There are reservable as well as walk up sites."
"There is a restroom in the campground and a shower house, laundry room, post office and store adjacent. The dump station is next to that facility right outside the front “gate”."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $50 / night
"Near Brownsville, Ky and a little off the beaten path. But definitely worth a visit or two."
"This lakeside getaway is one that will keep us coming back!! If you've never been to Kentucky...this will keep you coming back to the Bluegrass to camp for years to come!"
Available this weekend
from $25 - $45 / night
"These sites looked super nice, but many are reserved for group camping and equestrian camping it seemed."
"Nice large camping areas, secluded and quiet, easy access to the trails. Well maintained full hookup for RVs and plenty of room for your horse too."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $50 / night
"There is a short trail near the boat ramp, more for fisher folk then a good hike. It ends at a small inlet. You have a strip of grass to your uphill side to use, otherwise not much privacy."
"The horse barn is the first building you will see on your left."
from $15 - $25 / night
"Tucked away on the backside of Mammoth Cave NF, Ky, you want to find this Horse Camp."
from $25 / night
"Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive."
"sites: horse sites available. wooded area around campground. semi-private sites. amenities: lake. pool. other attractions: lodge/camping cabins. restaurant. I would go back again."
Available this weekend
from $35 - $70 / night
"Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."
"Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
from $23 - $40 / night
"While visiting family in Scottsville we were in need of a close by RV park for our 40’ rig. This was the perfect spot for us."
"A lot of people pull in for the night since it's right off the highway and behind a Pilot/Flying J, but it was still quiet."
from $30 - $45 / night
"There are about 4 lakeside sites available all with good lake views"
"Cove Creek at Dale Hollow lake in TN is a primitive campsite with lakeside camping. There are water faucets for drinking water and a pit toilet available."
Available this weekend
from $15 / night
RangerThe sites are smaller than the photos show. Some are very uneven. Yes you can walk to the visitors center, depending where you are camped its almost a mile one way. (For those who have difficulty walking) The showers are not wheelchair accessible. Coin showers, but definitely hot. I had NO Verizon service at campsite.
GuideIf you want to be near the cave entrances and popular trails this is a great spot. Stayed in loop A and the bathroom was super clean. Can get noisy due to the road right next to the campsite.
TravelerPrioritize 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.
ScoutEverything is so clean and beautiful here. Tons to do and enjoy. Facilities are well kept!
GuideA beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
TravelerGood place to camp while visiting Mammoth Caves. Walkable to showers which are located right outside the campground. Ok, but not super clean. Campsite was a good size and shaded. Pull through driveway was level enough. Staff friendly/helpful.
TravelerBeautiful campground, green, quiet, clean. Walking distance to visitor center and cave tours.
GuideCampground is peaceful despite sites being pretty close to each other. No water or electric at sites, but there are bathrooms and a (coin-operated) shower house nearby. For $25/night, it’s a solid deal.
TravelerThe trails & cavern tours are fabulous to enjoy while you’re here.
Equestrian campers traveling to south-central Kentucky find several designated facilities within 15 miles of Glasgow. The terrain features rolling hills, limestone outcroppings, and hardwood forests at elevations between 500-800 feet. Trail conditions vary seasonally with spring typically bringing muddy sections while fall offers cooler temperatures and drier trails for horse camping near Mammoth Cave.
Cave tours at multiple depths: Mammoth Cave Campground offers easy access to the world's longest known cave system. "Reserve the all day guided tour with crawling about in small spaces for the best experience. Make sure your boots have enough tread or you won't be allowed to do the tour," advises Dan X.
Kayaking on Green River: The waterways near Glasgow provide calm paddling opportunities with minimal current during summer months. "Several companies work the Green River. If you brought your own craft they will usually meet you at the Green River Ferry parking area and transport you up river for a nominal fee," notes camper Shelly S.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Nolin Lake State Park Campground provides shoreline access for anglers. Most waterfront sites are located in protected coves with less boat traffic, making them ideal for fishing. "Beautiful campgrounds nice sized sites most with direct access to the water," confirms David R.
Quiet horse camping areas: Maple Springs Campground offers spacious sites designed for equestrians. "Nice large camping areas, secluded and quiet, easy access to the trails. Well maintained full hookup for RVs and plenty of room for your horse too," reports Shelly S.
Wildlife encounters: The natural areas around Glasgow support diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "Deer & turkey walk thru ur campsite! Very clean & quiet! The wildlife are very friendly," shares Gloria J. at Mammoth Cave Campground.
Shade options: Many campsites offer natural cooling during hot Kentucky summers. "The tent campground has spacious, level sites. The sites are located in a grove of pine trees, which makes for well shaded sites with a pleasant surface of soft pine straw to pitch your tents," notes Christina M. about Nolin Lake.
Book cave tours early: During peak season (May-September), cave tours often sell out days in advance. "Do the twilight tour! It is also a dry county, so the only alcohol are some $5 beers near the visitor center," advises Michael K.
Tick prevention essential: Spring and summer bring heavy tick populations to horse campgrounds near Glasgow, Kentucky. "The only downside to the entire trip is that the park is infested with seed ticks and deer ticks. I was pulling ticks off of every inch of me even though I was coated in several layers of hardcore bug spray," warns Carrie J. about Maple Springs.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies widely across campgrounds. At Green River Lake State Park Campground, "If your going to geocache pre-save your coordinates and instructions cause there is no signal in the park. If you visit the restaurant at the lodge they have WiFi but it's slloooowwwww."
Multiple playground options: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park features family-friendly amenities throughout. "Sites are in loops off the main loop/road. It puts 7-8 sites in a circle so it's possible for families to rent multiple site in same loop. Plenty of room for kids to play and also has a swimming pool!" reports Kenny P.
Evening entertainment: Some campgrounds offer organized activities after dark. "People here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening," shares Veronica S. about her experience at Mammoth Cave.
Consider camping midweek: Weekend crowds can change the experience significantly. "Thursday night we were kept awake by loud campers and campground staff weren't around to enforce quiet hours. Quiet hours do not start until 11 PM which is not ideal for campers with young children. The park started filling up on Friday and Saturday and was obviously very crowded on the weekend."
Water hookup variations: Dad's Bluegrass Campground has some unusual utility placements. "My site was slightly uphill where I had to park to reach the water hookup. The water hookup is very close to the ground and leaked for me. Made it very hard to connect the hose and pressure regulator. Used all of my 25 foot hose to reach my connection," reports Jon P.
RV-friendly gas stations: When traveling to equestrian campgrounds near Glasgow with larger rigs, plan fuel stops strategically. "It's an easy right off the interstate place. Plenty of TT friendly gas stations around it. Good for an overnight when passing though."
Ferry restrictions: Larger vehicles face limitations accessing certain campgrounds. "If you are in a RV note that you can't go across the ferry with your rig!!! You have to go around the park to access this campground. We are so glad we realized that ahead of time and didn't have to back track."
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