Best Tent Camping near Glasgow, KY

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Best Tent Sites Near Glasgow, KY (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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    3. Mountain top retreat

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    Cave City, Kentucky
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $150 / night

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      4. River Floodplain Campsites

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      4 Saves
      Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

      Camping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.

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      6. Tuscarora Glade

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      Byrdstown, Tennessee

      FALL 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

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        10. Donaldson Park

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        Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky

        Overview

        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.

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        • ADA Access
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Glasgow

      697 Reviews of 14 Glasgow Campgrounds


      • T S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kendall Campground
        Nov. 25, 2024

        Kendall Campground

        Improvement needed

        Spent the last 2 weeks of the season here and enjoyed our stay. We had daily deer visitors at our site and went trout fishing too. The walking trails around the brooke and campground were easy enough even for someone with limited mobility. I would ask COE to correct the women's handicap shower. The hand held shower head is missing even though there is a connection port for it. Shower house is not heated and it is extremely uncomfortable....Be prepared to keep pressing a button every 55 seconds to get water. In addition, there is no way to control water temperature for your shower. In my opinion, this is something that needs to be addressed. The washing machine was out of order.... And the ole sayin"treat things as you would your own" comes to mind and it would be our hope that people would see the benefit in keeping things nice for all to use. The camp host made rounds on the golf cart every few hrs....which is appreciated:) UPDATE: Now both washers have been removed from the annex campground....and we have a week left. Kinda of a crappy thing to do to people....with no warning.

      • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bowling Green KOA
        Nov. 4, 2024

        Bowling Green KOA

        Nice KOA

        This KOA was easy to find by following our GPS. We checked in about 45 minutes prior to their 1:00 PM check in time and they didn’t even mention us being early. We decided we didn’t need an escort to our site as it was near the office. We proceeded to deluxe-patio pull-through site H-4 with FHUs. The utilities were nicely placed in the middle of the pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. This site has plenty of shade as does most sites in the campground (CG) due to mature trees, so we did not put out Starlink. We got 4 bars LTE on Verizon and used our MiFi versus Starlink. Site H-4 has a utility box on the yard side, so we had extra space between the adjacent site. They have a decent sized dog park with an agility set up. This KOA has a lot of amenities and lives up to a Holiday KOA rating. The dog park is a nice size. They have a decent laundry room behind the office with 4 washers and 8 dryers. It’s$2.50 to wash and$1.50 to dry. They have 2 fishing ponds. The large one you can keep 2 fish for$20 and the small one is catch and release. There’s some traffic noise from I-65 and surrounding roads. Our main reason to visit the area was to visit the National Corvette Museum. We enjoyed our two night stay.

      • Alex M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Heartland RV Park
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Heartland 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.

      • Devin R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Holleman's Bend Camping Area
        Oct. 18, 2024

        Holleman's Bend Camping Area

        Excellent Surprise

        This was my first experience with free camping and it will be tough to beat! There was another camper in the small area I found off the gravel road, but it was quiet and peaceful. I woke up early enough to see the sunrise and the fog coming off the river. Simply magical.

        Be sure to stop by the little town of Gainesboro (I think that’s the name) for a cup of coffee at Nostalgic Coffee Cafe. They mixed together one of their favorite concoctions that wasn’t on the menu and it was PERFECTION!

      • amna S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
        Sep. 22, 2024

        Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

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      • amna S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

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      • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dale Hollow Damsite
        Sep. 9, 2024

        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.

      • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Standing Stone State Park Campground
        Sep. 9, 2024

        Standing Stone State Park Campground

        Older state park

        Wasn’t many people when we went there. It’s close to Dale Hallow Lake which is an awesome area in TN. The RV sites all have slope and not great if you have a large RV it could be tricky get into and leveling. Camp grounds could use some updating for sure. It was very nice only having a few others in the campground. Standingstone lake and Mill Creek is located in the park with hiking trails. We did go on a hike around Pleasant Grove Recreation Area which was very nice plus exploring many Marinas around. Ate at The Quarry Restaurant off of the 53, it sits on top of an old rock quarry with spectacular views of the area.

      • Carolin C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Standing Stone State Park Campground
        Sep. 4, 2024

        Standing Stone State Park Campground

        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.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
        Aug. 16, 2024

        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

      • c
        Camper-submitted photo from Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
        Aug. 8, 2024

        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.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Horse Cave KOA
        Jul. 29, 2024

        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.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Wax - Nolin River Lake
        Jul. 24, 2024

        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

      • Erich H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bowling Green KOA
        Jul. 24, 2024

        Bowling Green KOA

        A must stay to enjoy that KOA feeling

        After completing the warranty work at Camping World, we enjoyed this fabulous campground for two months. 

        The vibe is great, the campground is clean, and the office staff is fabulous. We enjoyed playing putt-putt golf and fishing in the catch-and-release and paid ponds. 

        Be sure to check out the Flight Museum across the street, the Corvette Museum, and the friendly people in the area.

        The only downside is at night due to the road noise from the I-65/I-165 split.

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
        Jul. 20, 2024

        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.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Singing Hills RV Park And Campground
        Jul. 18, 2024

        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.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
        Jul. 14, 2024

        Mammoth 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.
        Camper-submitted photo from Moutardier
        Jul. 10, 2024

        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.
        Camper-submitted photo from Tuscarora Glade
        Jul. 10, 2024

        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.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
        Jun. 2, 2024

        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.


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      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

      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.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Glasgow, KY?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Glasgow, KY is Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park with a 3.5-star rating from 8 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Glasgow, KY?

        TheDyrt.com has all 14 tent camping locations near Glasgow, KY, with real photos and reviews from campers.