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Charlestown State Park Campground near Goshen accepts pets at all sites with spacious, paved RV pads and tent camping areas. The campground features electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, with many full-hookup options available in select loops. Jefferson Memorial Forest and Lake Shelby campgrounds also welcome pets with designated pet-friendly areas. Hiking trails accessible directly from campsites allow dogs on leashes, with Rose Island Trail being particularly popular among pet owners. The bathhouses are regularly cleaned and centrally located throughout the camping loops. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Goshen, Kentucky.
The extensive trail system throughout Charlestown State Park provides excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with multiple hiking options ranging from easy paved paths to rugged woodland trails with elevation changes. Most trails require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet. The Ohio River Greenway path offers a 7-mile paved route perfect for walking dogs, connecting to Louisville via a bike/pedestrian bridge. Campers report the Paw Paw Loop offers the most desirable sites for pets, especially numbers 143-154, which provide more shade and privacy while maintaining proximity to water access points. During summer months, early morning walks are recommended as the limited shade in some camping areas can lead to hot conditions for pets during midday.
"We liked that the park had small walk trails within the campground with direct routes to the comfort station, and lights at the start of the path to identify it."
"The spots were decently spaced out, the bathrooms are clean, and there are some hiking trails from the campground."
from $33 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Great sites close to the lake"
from $33 - $64 / night
Check Availability"Most of the sites border wooded areas, so they are in the open. Great access to the hiking trails, and the nice lodge for those who may want to check-in to a room or enjoy the indoor pool."
"The water was down a bit so the falls were not very large but the trails were really great! It was hot (July) and the wooded hiking trails helped keep us comfortable."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Close to shopping and restaurants. We will stay here again when back in the Louisville area."
"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."
from $40 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Offering beautiful scenery, this is a great place to get away from it all."
"Great location. Very very friendly staff with special giveaways lol. Will return if in the area."
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Having lived 62 years in Kentucky, less than twenty minutes from the Jeff. Forest, leaving to explore USA, then returning to my home state allows me a unique point of view."
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The KT is rugged and has lots of elevation gains over short distances. Everywhere you hike there are lovely vistas and lots of fossils on the trail snd creek beds."
"Most people, even Hoosiers don't realize the Knobstone Trail exists. It's often referred to The Little AT by those who know about it. It's no walk in the park."
"Lots of mud still around the camp sites. A nice parking lot in front of sites to back your rig up. Pads are small in length so be aware of that when it mentions it on the website."
"RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."
"Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville."
GuideThere was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.
GuideWe had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake. You can also rent boats there as well. The bathrooms in my opinion needed a major cleaning. They were nice just not very clean. We most likely won’t visit here again but was nice to hit a Kentucky campground. I have found that camping in Kentucky is much cheaper than in Indiana. Definitely worth a checkout.
RangerMake sure you take the exit they tell you & do NOT follow gps or you’ll go down a long country road. Nice little family owned campground on Elkhorn Creek. Convenient to Frankfort, Georgetown & Lexington. Waterfront sites available, many concrete sites & some gravel sites. From what I hear, they have made many improvements and continue to do so. I believe most sites are full hookup & they are building cute little pergolas on several sites. I had a long, gravel pull thru site. Barely any room on the camp side but both ends were roomy. Cute little general store & a very clean little laundry building w/a change machine. Fire rings on all sites that I saw. I believe there are 2 play areas for kids & a pool. There is a dog park w/a side for large dogs & small dogs. It was shaded and had seating. Convenient to several distilleries including Buffalo Trace & Woodford Reserve. There’s a place nearby that rents kayaks and canoes. They have entertainment & a food truck on weekends.
GuideThe staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.
GuideThe sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.
ScoutVery friendly staff. The bathrooms having regular working toilets and showers. The bathrooms are very nice. There is a pool, volleyball courts and a dog park. It is hot in June, so bring a canopy if your RV doesn’t have one.
ScoutOwners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.
LegendWe received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
Campgrounds near Goshen offer access to natural limestone formations and the greater Ohio River Valley. Most camping areas sit at elevations between 500-800 feet above sea level with moderately humid conditions from May through October. Winter overnight temperatures can drop below 25°F in December through February, with summer highs regularly exceeding 85°F.
Hiking rugged trails with elevation changes: Clifty Falls State Park Campground offers multiple hiking options through natural limestone canyons. "The best hike, in my opinion, was Trail 6 to 5, then down to 2, and back up to 5, finishing on Trail 4 at Hoffman Falls. Lots to see on that hike and not very crowded," notes Kaley A.
Kayaking on protected waters: Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground provides calm waters ideal for beginners. Brandy A. shares, "Perfect lake to kayak for a beginner bc no wake zone," while John G. adds, "The lake doesn't allow non electric motors so waters were calm. Caught some bluegills."
Historical exploration: Some campgrounds incorporate local history into their recreational offerings. At Charlestown State Park, the Rose Island Trail preserves remnants of a 1920s amusement park. "Enjoyed rose island trail lots of cool history to learn," reports Bryana D.
Privacy between sites: Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground offers well-separated sites. "The sites are all wooded and primitive, preserving the peaceful serenity of such a beautiful and heavily forested area," explains Mike G. Robert P. adds, "The seclusion here and the closeness to nature is a grand slam! Due to fall, the sites seem much closer than they are due to the thinning foliage."
Easy access to water recreation: Hardy Lake's Shale Bluff Campground provides direct lake access from select sites. "The camping spots are huge and most has trees to hang a hammock. The spots closest to the lake has trails leading down," notes Aleta C. Raychel R. shares, "Beautiful lake, great sites, friendly camp Hosts."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. John S. from Hones Pointe Campground mentions, "Great little campground, Steve, the owner, is responsive to getting firewood right to your site." David W. adds, "Spots were spaced out nicely. Easy water filling. Nice 'free giveaways' when we checked in. Very friendly staff."
Additional entrance fees: Several parks charge day-use fees beyond camping costs. "Be aware of an additional $9 fee at the gate besides the camp fee," warns Donna T. about Charlestown State Park, while Jessica O. notes about Clifty Falls, "If you live outside of Indiana you have to pay a $9 entrance fee on top of the campground reservation fee, which makes for a pricey weekend trip."
Weather preparedness: The region experiences sudden weather changes, particularly in spring and fall. Lake Shelby can get muddy after rainfall, with Martin M. noting, "Camped here with our pop up on 4/5/19. Lots of mud still around the camp sites."
Noise considerations: Lake Shelby Campground experiences varied noise levels. "The tent sites were down a dead end road, however the amount of cars that went past our site made me feel like there was a parade that lasted almost the entire time we were there," reports Heather K. Similarly, Jefferson Memorial Forest has aircraft noise: "The campsite rests below the route to Louisville's international airport. For a hour or two in the morning and in the afternoon huge jets fly right over the campgrounds," explains Matt.
Multi-activity options for children: Families appreciate campgrounds with diverse recreational choices. "Spent 5 nights and had a wonderful time. Enjoyed trails, big lots and lots of stuff for the kids to do," says Burns G. about Charlestown State Park.
Dog-friendly campgrounds near Goshen: Most campgrounds in the region welcome pets, but some have better accommodations than others. While many campgrounds label themselves as pet-friendly camping near Goshen, some provide more dog-specific amenities. Hones Pointe offers "perfectly peaceful" settings for dogs with William Y. noting, "We had the place to ourselves, so enjoyed the covered seating area, the stream which passes through, and watching the geese, Guinea Fowl, and rabbits."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. Lake Shelby Campground includes "a playground for little kids," according to Martin M., though Greg S. notes about Charlestown, "The campground playground is small, not much to write home about."
Site dimensions and leveling needs: RV sites vary significantly in size and levelness. "Site 22 was so sloped our red levelers barely made it work," notes Beverly J. about Clifty Falls State Park. For Lake Shelby, Amber C. advises, "Only 10 RV spots, 9 have electric and water hook ups. It was awesome backing into the spot as there is ample asphalt in front of all the sites."
Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer electric, but full hookups are limited. At Charlestown State Park, "Campground was nice with concrete pads and full hookups," reports Lisa D., while Greg S. adds, "Most are electric only but we got one of the handful of full hookup sites."
Backing and maneuvering space: Some campgrounds require careful navigation. Never Sitting S. describes Add-More Campground: "Not the easiest to get to and as luck would have it we only needed one night. Gravel sites and roads. Big Rig Friendly but very tight."
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