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Best Tent Sites Near Horse Cave, KY (10)
1. Houchins Ferry Campground
8 Reviews•48 Photos•39 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
2. 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.
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- Equestrian
3. Mountain top retreat
1 Review•2 Photos•4 Saves- Fires
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- Phone Service
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- Cabins
$150 / night
4. Narrows Boat Ramp
1 Review•10 Photos•2 Saves- Tents
- Toilets
5. River Floodplain Campsites
Be the first to review!•4 SavesCamping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.
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6. Halcombs Landing
1 Review•11 Photos•7 Saves- Tents
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7. 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.
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- Tent Cabin
$30 / night
8. Down Yonder Campground
1 Review•4 Photos•1 Save- Reservable
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9. Ryans Camp Ramp
1 Review•8 Photos•1 Save- Tents
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10. Donaldson Park
Be the first to review!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.Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities.
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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Recent Tent Reviews In Horse Cave
577 Reviews of 10 Horse Cave 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!
Lisa M.Guide
White Acres Campground
Love this place!
Great hosts, quiet camping location, 5 minute drive into town. No, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, but we don’t need all that stuff. I’d rather pay a cheaper price than to stay at a place with activities going on all the time and so much noise you can’t enjoy the countryside.
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.
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
COE Rough River Lake Axtel Campground
Depends on the spot
Overall this campground is peaceful, but very crowded with a lot of spots in one area. I was lucky enough to book a double spot that had some space between the other campsites with a good view of the lake. Great amenities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lisa M.Guide
White Acres Campground
Good quiet place to stay
If you’re looking for a quiet campground in a semi-rural setting, this is the place for you. No frills, full hookups for 50 amp. No laundry on site and only one local laundromat. Super Walmart and Kroger within 5 or so miles. There’s a lake on-site but requires a medium sized hike downhill and through undergrowth. Shade is at a premium as there aren’t many trees.
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.
Hannah F.ScoutNolin Lake State Park
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!
Micheal S.TravelerNolin Lake State Park
Good access to the Mamoth Cave area
We rolled in on the day of our stay with no reservations. Sites with no reservation cards are open for one night. There were 2 open when we arrived around 8 pm. After hours, it's an honor system using the envelopes at the entrance. The sites are level with water and electricity. There are lake sites available. Our site was in the open area. This was an overnight stay for us on our way home. The dump station is at the entrance. Bath house was very clean and well maintained.
Guide to Horse Cave
Camping near Horse Cave, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something to offer.
What to do
- Explore Mammoth Cave National Park: This park is famous for its extensive cave system. One visitor said, "We really enjoyed the four days we spent at the Mammoth Cave Campground, right in the national park." You can hike, take cave tours, and enjoy the beautiful wooded areas.
- Visit Nolin Lake State Park: Perfect for water activities, one camper mentioned, "The hike to the waterfall was muddy, but the park was working on it." You can rent canoes or kayaks and enjoy fishing or swimming.
- Check out Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park: This campground is great for families. A reviewer noted, "There is so much to do, that 5 days doesn’t seem long at all." Kids will love the activities and the friendly atmosphere.
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One review for Nolin Lake State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms were cleaned regularly. The showers were hot and free!"
- Friendly staff: Many visitors have praised the helpfulness of the staff. A camper at Louisville South KOA said, "The staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV."
- Beautiful views: Campers love the scenic spots. One visitor at Moutardier shared, "Camped in D Section right on the point with water on 3 sides of me."
What you should know
- Limited hookups: Some campgrounds, like Mammoth Cave Campground, do not have electric hookups at the sites. A reviewer mentioned, "There are no electric hookups. There is water available at spots throughout the campground, but not at the sites."
- Crowded sites: Campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak seasons. One camper at Moutardier noted, "Sites are very close to each other that you could hear your neighbor burp or fart at any time day or night."
- Weather considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Defeated Creek Campground mentioned, "The campground is easy to navigate. About the only downside is the dump station doesn’t have a hose long enough to really do a good flush."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, which offers plenty of activities for kids. One parent said, "The events and activities scheduled throughout the day were great at keeping the kids busy."
- Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park mentioned, "It’s nice to have electric and water when camping with toddlers."
- Pack outdoor games: Keep the kids entertained with outdoor games. A family at Baileys Point enjoyed fishing and swimming, saying, "We loved fishing and swimming in the lake."
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Louisville South KOA noted, "The RV sites with patio were very nice, but could be bigger."
- Be ready for tight spots: Some campgrounds have tricky entrances. A camper at Standing Stone State Park said, "The sites may be tricky to back into."
- Bring extension cords: Many sites require longer cords for hookups. A visitor at My Old Kentucky Home State Park warned, "Be prepared for required extensions to your power and water hoses."
Camping near Horse Cave, Kentucky, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
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