Top Tent Camping near Glasgow, KY
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Best Tent Sites Near Glasgow, KY (16)
1. Houchins Ferry Campground
8 Reviews•48 Photos•39 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
2. Narrows Boat Ramp
1 Review•10 Photos•2 Saves- Tents
- Toilets
3. Turnhole Backcountry Campsite Mammoth Cave
2 Reviews•17 Photos•23 SavesThe park offers thirteen designated backcountry campsites that are accessible only by hiking or horseback. Backcounty sites are primitive, with only a fire ring and horse hitching posts available. All sites except McCoy Hollow have a nearby water source, but campers should boil and treat water before drinking, or plan to carry in drinking water. Campsites are limited to one party up to eight people in size. Pickup a Backcountry map at the Mammoth Cave Campground information kiosk, or the Visitor Information desk. Permit Required - $10 per trip. Reservations through Recreation.gov. Overnight camping is permitted along floodplains and on islands along the Green and Nolin Rivers. Camping in these areas is only accessible by boat. When camping on floodplains, campers must camp at least ½ mile away from Green River Ferry, Houchin Ferry and Dennison Ferry Day Use Area. Know where you are. Riverside camping on private lands outside the park may not be permitted. Sudden rainstorms can cause rapid flooding along riverways and river levels and currents fluctuate dramatically, particularly during winter months. Always check the river level and weather forecast before launching or camping along the rivers. Pickup a Backcountry map at the Mammoth Cave Campground information kiosk, or the Visitor Information desk. Permit Required - $10 per trip. Permits available online, up to a week in advance. Permits are subject to cancelation due to river levels. River levels must remain below 20 feet.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Equestrian
4. Mountain top retreat
1 Review•2 Photos•4 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$150 / night
5. River Floodplain Campsites
Be the first to review!•4 SavesCamping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.
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6. Holleman's Bend Camping Area
5 Reviews•15 Photos•56 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
7. Tuscarora Glade
2 Reviews•19 Photos•5 SavesFALL 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
8. Down Yonder Campground
1 Review•4 Photos•1 Save- Reservable
- Tents
9. Halcombs Landing
1 Review•11 Photos•7 Saves- Tents
- Toilets
10. Hidden Lake Farms Camping and Retreat Gully Creek
1 Review•5 Photos•13 SavesOne of the most primitive and secluded campsites on Hidden Lake Farms. Located near wet weather creeks, valleys, rock and gully formations. Pitch your tent on over 800 acres of isolated woodland and pastures at Hidden Lake Farms Camping and Retreat. Enjoy the seclusion and wilderness while conveniently located within 15-20 minutes from the small and quaint town of Morgantown, KY where you will find local restaurants, gas, convenience and grocery stores. If you want to venture a little further we are 30 minutes to the larger city of Bowling Green, KY and about an 1 1/2 hour from Nashville, TN. Enjoy hiking through open forestry, natural springs, and wet weather creeks. Spend you days fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming or bird watching on the 60+acre watershed lake. Experience a variety of wildlife including deer, turkey, ducks, geese and Bald Eagles. We offer a variety of extras and experiences including an ATV ride tour of the farm or a guided lakeside hike through open forestry, on which you will view a Bald Eagles nest where numerous sightings have occurred.All Hidden Lake Campsites include access to communal cabin with full bathroom and kitchen area and campground Cook Shack with outdoor grill, full kitchen, coffee maker, pool table, and television.
- Tents
- Tent Cabin
$30 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Glasgow
677 Reviews of 16 Glasgow Campgrounds
Alex M.
ScoutHeartland RV Park
A great place
I am a long term camper. This park has all the utilities water, electric, sewer. I haven't had issues with the free wifi and am able to stream movies and TV with no buffering.
They have a community building with restrooms, showers, laundry, kitchen area, and mail pick up. They also have an outdoor community area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and grill.
They have been having events for the children. Movie night, outdoor games, and a camp fire with smores.
It's quiet and 5 minutes away from town. Door dash delivers.
The manager is a sweetheart and makes sure any issues are taken care of.
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tiffany T.Scout
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
Worse experience
Until midnight there was a loud microphone with drunk people trying to sing karaoke where it was heard around campground. Slurring speech and cursing. No respect to others trying to sleep.
Was booked for the weekend but leaving after night 1.
Aly E.
Guide
Nolin Lake State Park
Camp among the trees
The campsites are surrounded by trees and it’s beautiful. Campsite has good showers too which is a plus. Nearby mammoth caves!
amna S.Guide
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Jeremy K.GuideNolin Lake State Park
Weekend trip
Very quiet, clean, and nice campground. Very close to Mammoth Cave. Shower facilities were very very clean. Nice well spaced sites.
James R.
Ranger
Dale Hollow Damsite
Passing thru
Did a drive around of the campground. Spacing looks great between sites. Sites look clean and level. Some sites are next to the Obey River. Will be camping here in the near future.
Carolin C.Guide
Standing Stone State Rustic Park
Quiet
Quiet campground for smaller campers and vans. Dog friendly. It is on the top of the hill, so prepare to hike to the lake. There are trails along the lake, and shortcut trails through the woods, mostly narrow and washed out. The pool is very busy in the summer. The campground is clean and sites are spacious and shady, most sites require leveling. Beautiful lake and dam, definitely worth the visit!
Jennifer H.
Legend
Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
Can’t beat the Location, Amenities & Proximity
We’re staying one night for Mammoth Cave and added a second night thanks to the activities offered. For a family that usually only spends one night that’s a big deal. The kids are super excited to do the lake inflatable course and have already enjoyed the nice playground and bouncing pad. We chose a standard site so I didn’t expect much. For the price it’s great to have all the hookups but it’s not level at all. I parked at an angle, propped up the front and our full slide gives it a wonky tilt so got it pretty good. It could probably use another level of blocks at the front. Just wonky sites. But nice and wide
- ccathyLGuide
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Campground and Location
We really enjoyed the four days we spent at the Mammoth Caves Campground, right in the national park. I have to correct some information on this listing, though. There are no electric hookups. There is water available at spots throughout the campground, but not at the sites. There is one difficult to use dump station. Also, internet connections are terrible. You need to rely on the WiFi at the visitor center and lodge.
Setting that aside, it’s a beautiful, wooded campground with large and generally level sites. You’re right in the middle of the park, with all it has to offer. Its about a ten-twelve minute walk to the Visitor Center, which is where all the cave tours and many of the hiking trails start. The Visitor Center also has a great exhibit explaining the geology and history of the park and area. It is connected by a pedestrian bridge to the park lodge, which has several restaurants. Both buildings are wonderfully air conditioned, which helped a lot in the August heat.
Also helping with the heat are the caves themselves, which are spectacular and not to be missed. Other activities right in the park are lots of hiking opportunities and canoe and kayak rental.
There are modern and very clean bathrooms throughout the campground. It’s a mystery why they didn’t include showers when they built those bathrooms. Instead there are paid showers in the building housing the camp store. You insert six quarters and get a decent amount of time. For me, this was the only real downside of the campground, one I could put up with given all the other advantages.
Site 35B was a great site and was next to a small field, giving us extra space and privacy.
Holdun R.Guide
Horse Cave KOA
Wonderful!!
I stayed in spot 87 for 4 days. It was a clean camp with all kinds of variety of camping spots. The only reason is not getting 5 stars is bc it's right on the Interstate, and that noise wasn't the most peaceful. There were a ton of things for kids and families to do. There was a pool, playground, pond, etc. There were some really cool wagon tents, teepee's, and actual tree houses.
Aimee H.Guide
Wax - Nolin River Lake
Beautiful views
This is one of the cleanest campgrounds with excellent water views and you can pull your kayaks or floats into the river from your site..clean river lots of fisherman out ..we are in the C loop C007 and the site is amazing there are many riverside sites but some are primitive so make sure to double check
- CChristina S.Scout
COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
Nothing ever fixed
This campground is clean and the campsites are decent. However, our campsite had two stumps there were hard to work around when backing up the camper in the dark. If you need to use the showers or bathroom, they never fix anything. One bathroom hasn’t had electric in two years and another women’s bathroom only has hot water in one shower and the hand dryers don’t work.
- AArt Z.Guide
Singing Hills RV Park And Campground
Amazing Service Very Close to Mammoth Cave NP
We stayed at Singing Hills for three nights while visiting Mammoth Cave NP. Beth was super helpful via email even before our arrival with advice on tour tickets. My wife has mobility issues and she had good suggestions for us.
Eldon checked us in and gave us recommendations for restaurants which were outstanding. I'm quite sure that our truck is now over-gross :-P
The camping was just fine. Grounds are well tended. Spaces are gravel. Water, sewer, and electric all did what they should.
The next time we are in the area, we will definitely return to Singing Hills.
Josie W.
TravelerMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Choice
We loved our visit here! We stayed two nights with our dog and felt very safe. Campsites appear close at first but actually felt comfortably private. People walk and bike along the roads and it felt very friendly. Bathrooms are clean and cool. There’s a camp store, Caver’s, with food, souvenirs, showers, and bathroom. Super close to the visiting center for tours.
joseph B.Traveler
Moutardier
Decent
This campground has tried to cram as many people into it at one time as possible. Sites are very close to each other that you could hear your neighbor burp or fart at any time day or night. Otherwise, the campground is clean with good amenities. If you are lucky enough to get a lake side spot, the views are good, but again, you will have neighbors.
- joseph B.Traveler
Lillydale Campground And Day Use
AMAZING
We stayed on the island (walk in spot) and it was quiet and had beautiful views right on the water. There are also toilets and water available on the island if needed.
- joseph B.Traveler
Tuscarora Glade
Beautiful, peaceful, spacious, friendly
This is one of my favorite spots to camp. The host is amazing, provides great amenities, and takes care of his campground very well. If you are looking for a great view with plenty of space for tents and hammocks, look no further. You will not go wrong with booking with this host.
- Simon B.Scout
Holleman's Bend Camping Area
Great overall
No Service (showed me how addicted i am). Other than that as described.
- SSarahTraveler
Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
Just Okay
Bit over priced. It went up each night we stayed. We had a fifth wheel on a standard gravel 30/50 amp site. Full hook up. Advertised internet but there wasn’t any in the section we stayed. There was a little shade in our area. The whole place is alternated by cabins and camping sites. There is grass between every site. Plenty of playgrounds, a pool and pond/beach. Golf cart rentals are $55 per day and people run them all day and night. Golf carts were playing music at midnight. This place does not sleep. And if you bring dogs, you must physically show them the rabies tag, they don’t check their email. Even though you pick a spot on their map they will change you to a different spot unless you pay the $35 extra to “lock in” a specific spot.
Lindsey M.TravelerCOE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
Great location and power supply issues
Location was excellent, close to the water. They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances. There are other campgrounds on the lake that I would choose instead of this one for that reason. The site itself was fine, and if not for the power issues we would come back.
Meghan P.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
BEDBUGS
Stayed in cabin 88 - bedbugs. Do not stay here.
Andrew K.GuideHolleman's Bend Camping Area
Go past the main sites for more private sites
Overall, great. Easy to find, download a map on the way as you loose service 20 minutes out. Garbage cans at each site. Someone came and got my name and plate to make sure I followed the 14 day rule but was super nice. Great experience, and free.
- JJoe K.Scout
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Nice location with lots of things to do
Great spot. Full hook ups at many spots. Sites are in cul de sacs. Lake is beautiful and really close. Staff is super nice and helpful. Nice playgrounds and pools. WiFi is not currently working. AT&T and Verizon service is good. Lots of wildlife around. Nice hiking trails.
Rachel S.RangerMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great park campground
Really enjoyed our 3 night stay in Mammoth Cave campground. Level sites, tables, fire rings, running water bathrooms, spigots. Great location walkable to the camp store, lodge, visitor center, and cave tours.
- Rachel S.Ranger
Green River Park & Arboretum
Surprising free spot
This park allows overnight camping. We were the only ones there overnight, but lots of families and soccer practice until mid evening.
Guide to Glasgow
Camping near Glasgow, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Explore Mammoth Cave National Park: Just a short drive from Glasgow, this park is famous for its extensive cave system. One visitor at Mammoth Cave Campground said, "You’re right in the middle of the park, with all it has to offer."
- Hiking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Nolin Lake State Park Campground, offer hiking trails and canoe rentals. A reviewer mentioned, "There are lots of hiking opportunities and canoe and kayak rental."
- Fishing and Swimming: At Baileys Point, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. One camper noted, "We loved fishing and swimming in the lake."
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground highlighted, "The bathrooms were regularly cleaned, showers were free and hot."
- Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave said, "Staff was friendly, sites were clean, and good activities for the kids."
- Scenic Views: Campgrounds like Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park offer beautiful views. One reviewer stated, "The site was huge, with enough space for our RV, truck, dog fence and fire area."
What you should know
- Limited Wi-Fi: Many campgrounds have poor internet connections. A visitor at Mammoth Cave Campground mentioned, "Internet connections are terrible. You need to rely on the WiFi at the visitor center."
- Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park advised, "If you don’t need electric, go with that one!"
- Site Spacing: Campers have noted that some sites can be close together. A review for Moutardier said, "Sites are very close to each other that you could hear your neighbor burp or fart at any time day or night."
Tips for camping with families
- Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A parent at Old Mill Camp and General Store shared, "The little playground was a blast for the kids."
- Short Hikes: Choose campgrounds near easy trails. One family enjoyed a "nice short, easy half mile hike to the waterfall overlook" at Cummins State Park, which is close to Old Mill Camp and General Store.
- Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A camper at Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground mentioned, "The store was convenient and the staff were helpful."
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park noted, "The dump station is at the entrance. Bath house was very clean and well maintained."
- Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A camper at Defeated Creek Campground said, "We had difficulty getting our 42ft toy hauler into the campsite."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave mentioned, "We had one of the ultimate sites and poor drainage near the concrete made it an absolute mess during one day of rain."
Camping near Glasgow, Kentucky, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.
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