Best Tent Camping near Glasgow, KY
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Best Tent Sites Near Glasgow, Kentucky (14)
1. Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
8 Reviews•48 Photos•41 SavesBrownsville, Kentucky- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
3. Mountain top retreat
1 Review•2 Photos•4 SavesCave City, Kentucky- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$150 / night
4. River Floodplain Campsites
Be the first to review!•4 SavesMammoth Cave, KentuckyCamping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.
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5. Holleman's Bend Camping Area
5 Reviews•15 Photos•61 SavesGranville, Tennessee- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Alcohol
6. Tuscarora Glade
2 Reviews•19 Photos•5 SavesByrdstown, TennesseeFALL SALE PRICE $15 PER NIGHT
Welcome to the beautiful Tennessee hills right on the edge of Kentucky and enjoy the beauty of nature and camp in our forest by the lake. Primitive camping at its best. Dale Hollow Lake offers some of Tennessee's most beautiful remote areas. The night sky up here is so clear, and the air is crisp and clean. Dale Hollow Lake is one of the cleanest in the country and the views are stunning. Please come and enjoy this wonderful land.
Approximately 4 acres with multiple campsites all to yourself and your group with 15 acres of forest ravine total to hike on.
Welcome to the Tuscarora Glade camping spot, right near Dale Hollow Lake. This is the perfect weekend getaway near tons of unique outdoor activities and we are excited to share it with you! Dale Hollow Lake offers some of Tennessee's most beautiful remote areas. Limited time introductory pricing.
About the Property:
Dale Hollow Lake is right next to the property with natural trails leading right down to the lake. It's only a 1/2 mile hike or short drive to the lovely Star Point Marina and Resort, where you can enjoy kayaking, boating and fishing. Bunkum Cave trail hike and Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park are also within driving distance of our property and make for great day trips! Hiking, swimming, kayaking, and mushroom hunting are just some of the fun outdoor activities you can enjoy during your stay. Secluded camp site in a beautiful forest glade overlooking a deep ravine. Sunsets here are gorgeous.
We enjoy meeting new people and encourage a family-style atmosphere. Please come and enjoy this wonderful land. We hope you love the stunning sunsets, being surrounded by forest, and the ideal lake access as much as we do!
About the Campsite:
Hammock Campers Dream!
The campsite provides various mostly level spots for pitching your tents and setting up camp amidst the beautiful hardwood forest that surrounds you. There are also some ideal hammock camping sites among the trees. Site will accommodate a modest pull behind camper, contact us and we can give you more details. There is a fire ring for you to use, so cozy up by the campfire and toast some marshmallows during your stay! We are a family-friendly campsite, so feel free to bring the kids. There is a garden hose on the property, though we always welcome you to bring your own drinking water as well.
Other Things to Note:
- Check-in is after 2pm and check-out is before 12pm
- You can stay connected if you'd like to, as cell reception is available on our property, yet at times it can be spotty out here in the woods. There is no Wi-Fi. Feel free to unplug during your stay, though!
- Furry friends are welcome, just keep any mess cleaned up!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay!
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
$15 / night
10. Donaldson Park
Be the first to review!Dale Hollow Lake, KentuckyOverview
Donaldson Park is located within the city limits of Celina, Tennessee, next to the Obey River Tailwater. A variety of recreational activities abound, including boating, fishing and picnicking.
Natural Features:
The park is made up of broad, grassy areas surrounded by large shade trees. An abundance of wildlife can be seen in the area, including white-tailed deer, bald eagles and the occasional beaver.
Recreation:
Fishing is a very popular activity on the Obey River, which is stocked with nearly 60,000 rainbow trout annually. Brown and brook trout are stocked as well.
The park offers many amenities for visitors. A boat ramp, playground, fitness trail, marble yard and volleyball, basketball and tennis courts are all found on-site.
Facilities:
Two accessible picnic shelters with electric hookups are available for reservation at Donaldson Park. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided.
Nearby Attractions:
The National Rolley Hole Marble Championship and Festival is held in nearby Standing Stone State Park. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the countrys best to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes games for kids, marble making, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
Recent Tent Reviews near Glasgow, Kentucky
696 Reviews of 14 Glasgow Campgrounds
- LLaura O.
Guide
Moutardier
Great tent sites!
Absolutely loved tent camping here! Several modern bath houses with showers, toilets and sinks. Tent sites are spacious enough for multiple tents/ canopy's to be set up. Waterfront and has stairs to walk down to the water.
Hannah F.
Scout
Nolin Lake State Park Campground
Proximity to Mammoth Cave
Pros: very well maintained facilities, toddlers enjoyed playground, able to walk along lake shore, could hear small waterfall behind our campsite, within 20 minutes of Mammoth Cave NP via Green River Ferry Con: sites nothing special for tent camping (probably great if in RV). Very sunny, out in open so windy. But nice to have electric and water when camping with toddlers so worth it. Would agree with previous review that the 1 tent site among all the electric sites looked beautiful- right on the water. If you don’t need electric, go with that one!
- CChris R.Guide
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
Great family Car camp and RV
Been several times at different times of the year. The summer months fill up quick. Great place to visit on its own or with day trips to Mammoth Cave. Water slide, 2 pools, and other things for the kids to do during the hot summers. Karaoke, and games at night at the shelter. Food in the lodge is acceptable snacks for the pool but dont expect 4 star club food. Cabin Rentals, RV Site and Tent sites. All have a fire ring. Cabin came with a golf cart. Cabins are decent. group showers and restrooms are not that great. If I had one down side. If tent camping on the weekend bring earplugs. Durring the summer the adult beverages flow in the evening and into the night and the gas powered golf carts at 2am get annoying. Over all a great place in the summer for a close family retreat.
The Grass F.Guide
Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Perfect Tent Camp Experience
The tent camp sites on the island were aptly distanced from one another. The other campers seemed to have an unspoken sense of support. Multiple people offered ice, and even campground host offered to air up air mattresses.
There was plenty of driftwood on site to burn, but if you're going to cook all your meals, I'd bring charcoal or your own wood. Note: they have wood restrictions - heed those.
There was some noise at night from the boats, but nothing unmanageable or what I would consider a nuisance.
The island tent area is a park and walk and the campground has 2 carts for people to use.
The views from the island are unfathomably beautiful.
- Christina M.Scout
Nolin Lake State Park Campground
Overall good with a few drawbacks
I was tent camping with my family Thursday-Saturday while visiting Mammoth Cave.
The good: 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. A few sites had trees suitable for hanging hammocks if you enjoy that. There are toilets and sinks in the park office near the primitive campsites. There is a swimming beach and boat ramp on Nolin Lake nearby. Convenient to Mammoth Cave NP and fishing and hiking opportunities abound.
The bad: the shower house is in the RV campground and too far away to be a convenient walk. You have to drive there which is a pain with kids. There were few shower stalls and they were not kept clean. The park staff were very friendly but just overworked. 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. Seems like a "party spot" for locals.
We might return here but perhaps would choose to camp during the week or during a less busy time of year.
- Stephanie F.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
Tent Campers stay alert
We went during Wet N Wild week and the kids absolutely loved all of the activities there were... The excitement of the Witbit the first day left us sore for a couple days after... ALOT to do at the campground and around... However this is not geared for tent camping... there are minimal shade spots and 95% of the sites are gravel...water and electric are setup for campers not tents... also the whole not being able to squirt water from or too the golf carts is a bummer and killed the excitement. we will definitely be back if a better suited area for tent camping is developed...
Shiella N.Scout
Dog Creek Campground
Long haul
I have been camping here since early 90's, my experience has always been a. Good one, I have mostly camped in a tent right on the water. I used to take my kids by myself and as a lady, my first priority was, safety. I always felt safe. I've taken my boat and kept on water with no worries of anyone taking or messing with any of my belongings. Since then, they have added some things n I'm looking forward for my next stay
Brent C.Guide
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Huge and lots of people
Imagine a giant parking lot with trees. That’s your campground. RV and tent camping are mixed. Restrooms were rough, but useable, when you’re done waiting.
- sstephen
TravelerMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Clean with Activities
Went for an extended weekend tent camp. Facilities were very clean and kept up. Tons of tours (paid) if you're interested. We had a wonderful time.
- Emily C.Guide
Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground
Great spot to rest
The bathrooms were beautiful and air conditioned! They were very clean and smelled like a swimming pool. They were nice and cool after a hot sweaty day and tent camping.
- Katrina R.Scout
Nolin Lake State Park Campground
Family trip
Nolin lake was very beautiful and peaceful. The campground had two tent camping locations and a rv area. The scenery was amazing. Highly recommend campsite 23 by the beach, it has the best view....
Scott K.GuideMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Easy access/ clean spot
Got in on a Sunday evening for tent camping. Nice woman working the entrance let us switch campsites without any hassle.
The site was well maintained and had a nice fire pit. Concrete picnic table in the space.
- Aleta C.Traveler
Horse Cave KOA
great for rvs/ campers but not tents
their tent sites kinda suck barely had room for my tent. the camper and rv sites looked good for what they are. had a nice playground for the children but there is a lot of hills.
Tim S.Scout
Bledsoe Creek State Park Campground
Great spot but for showers
Tent camped for 2 nights. Terrific time in late September. Not too crowded. Camp hosts were very nice. Shower/bath facilities need reconfiguring and updating as the stalls leave you very exposed, water not hot. That said looking to visit once more this autumn.
- Heather K.
Ranger
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Nice facilities! Awesome restaurant!
We tent camped in August. The campground area was huge and perfect for tent camping or an RV. We were next to the restroom building which also served as a storm shelter. The restrooms were air conditioned and very clean! The only negative thing I have to say about the site is the fire ring needed to be cleaned out. The Rowena Landing restaurant had a good buffet and excellent catfish! The pool was closed for repairs and that was disappointing. The country store was very close and offered a small selection of foods, but most everything you would need for your campsite. The mini golf was fun, but there was a little flooding on the course due to a crazy storm the day before. Everyone was very nice and this felt like a safe place to be. The lake was crazy beautiful and worth going out on to see.
Leandra P.GuideMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Delightful stay
Nice hiking trails, nice tent site, bathrooms were clean. The shower is coin operated. Three campground is on the grounds with the national park so you can walk to your tour. The ranger was friendly and helpful.
- DDennis G.Guide
Dog Creek Campground
Nice campground
Good camping, although sites are somewhat close. Very few with shade, especially if you want "water front". Gravel pads are typically fairly level; water and electric at all but tent sites. Grass way overdue for cutting making it extra buggy.
- LLori H.Scout
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Perfect getaway for a family
My only complaint is I didn't have more time to spend. Our site (L4) was shaded all day long, which is important when you tent camp. The grounds are well kept. Plenty of park hosted activities for kiddos and adults. A lot of trails, good clean pool, nice clean bathrooms, excellent staff!
- Evan G.Traveler
Bowling Green KOA
Needs some love
The camp ground itself isn't bad. I don't think it's quite up to the usual KOA standards. Bathrooms were centrally located which was fine unless you're tent camping on the outer edge. The shower curtains were moldy and the bathrooms seemed a little run down, but everything functioned well.
Some TLC would definitely help this place out a bit.
Sarah N.Guide
Baileys Point
Mighty fine place to be!
Booked this campground online and was very happy with our night stay! Be sure to reserve a spot right alongside water! Online booking shows a very easy to view map of different tent sites.
Enjoyed watching sunset here. Wish we had arrived earlier so we could swim!
- Lisa D.Guide
Kendall Campground
Only tent site
I had the only tent site. It was adequate but many stares up and down. No water no electricity. Bathrooms were clean, campground was clean and quite. There is a snack shack outside the gate and they have bait. Good fishing lake and river.
- TTrinda B.Traveler
Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground
Very Accommodating
Very nice campground the tent sites even have electric and water but my advice is try not to setup tent near the little pond they have, it stinks. Showers are great, if your tall like me, your gonna have to bend a knee to get underneath the shower head. LOL bathroom water pressure could be better. Very affordable!
- Julianne T.Scout
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Nice, Not the Beat
Mammoth Cave NP is a nice National Park, and not as crowded as some other more popular parks. We tent camped in the drive in campground. Bathrooms are few and far between, and the showers are located at the general store and are pay to use showers. They showers are probably one of my least favorite shower facilities I’ve been to. Overall the cave tours are fantastic and the weather was nice on October.
- Jennifer K.Guide
Standing Stone State Park Campground
Lots of history
This this campsite offers everything you need for a great camping experience. Out tent camping was complete with electricity and a short walk to the bathhouse. It also offered a fire pit and picnic table and lots of shade. You can rent a small Jon Boat for $50 a day and they also offer small bundles of firewood for $5. We fished on Kelly Lake and caught about six fish that were keepers.
- CCharlene G.Scout
Singing Hills RV Park And Campground
Quiet, Clean Campground
This camp ground is very quiet with super nice people running it. The bathrooms are extremely clean.This campground has a multitude of rules down to men cannot be seen not wearing a shirt, no cursing, no drinking but is a smoke free site. Also, it is housed next to a motorcycle clubhouse which can get loud at night. The tent sites for some reason, are on low ground while the RV sites have the high ground, potentially causing extremely wet tents.
- Terri F.Traveler
Defeated Creek Campground
Quiet lake front
A variety of large sites. From full hooks ups to group tent sites. The trash at the swimming beach was never taken out while we were there, and the dumpsters were all full. The bathrooms were cleaned regularly though, and the views were breathtaking. Dog friendly, but not at the swimming area. Overall it was a great place to go. Out of the way quiet and the lake was beautiful.
- RRalph M.Scout
Tuscarora Glade
Great site for looking at the stars
This site is perfect for primitive tent camping and laying back to look at the stars. Pickett County Tennnessee is one of the few places in the world with a Dark Sky rating, meaning there is little to no light pollution. Tuscarora Glade is so dark at night and the stars are just so brilliant looking up through the opening in the Glade. You are surrounded by trees with a fabulous open spot to view the heavens. Come enjoy this little bit of paradise.
Guide to Glasgow
Tent camping near Glasgow, Kentucky offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from secluded sites to those near popular attractions, there's something for everyone.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy kayaking on the Green River after setting up at Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park, where you can paddle back to your campsite.
- Experience fishing right from your campsite at Halcombs Landing, which provides a picturesque setting for a relaxing day by the water.
- Explore the nature trails and scenic overlooks at the Narrows Boat Ramp, perfect for a leisurely hike or a picnic.
Attractions Near Tent Camping Spots
- Visit the famous Mammoth Cave National Park, just a short drive from Houchin Ferry Campground, where you can take guided tours of the stunning cave system.
- Discover the beauty of Dale Hollow Lake while camping at Down Yonder Campground, which is conveniently located near the state resort park.
- Take a scenic drive to Pleasant Grove Recreation Area, where you can enjoy a day of swimming and picnicking by the lake.
Tent Campers Appreciate These Amenities
- Houchin Ferry Campground offers clean facilities, including picnic tables and fire rings, making it a comfortable choice for families.
- At Mountain Top Retreat, you'll find electric hookups and showers, providing a more convenient camping experience.
- The primitive sites at Tuscarora Glade are well-maintained and offer a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for stargazing and enjoying nature.
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