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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Brooks, KY

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Brooks, Kentucky provides several RV park options with varying amenities and hookup types. Brooks RV Park offers 77 full hookup sites with 50-amp service, picnic tables, and fire pits. Camp Carlson Army RV Park, located near Fort Knox, features both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical connections, with sewer and water hookups available. Grandma's RV Park in nearby Shepherdsville provides year-round access with electric, sewer, and water connections. Most parks accommodate big rigs, though site spacing varies considerably between locations. Louisville South KOA features paved roads and gravel sites with full hookups, while some parks like Longview RV Park include laundry facilities. "The sites were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained," noted one visitor about the Louisville South KOA.

Interstate 65 provides convenient access to most RV parks in the Brooks area, with several parks situated within a few miles of exits. Dump stations are available at most facilities, though some parks like Grand Trails RV Park lack this amenity. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better connectivity at parks closer to Louisville. Seasonal considerations affect availability, with Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground operating from April through mid-December while other parks remain open year-round. Many locations allow pets but enforce restrictions. Train noise can be problematic at certain parks, particularly Louisville North Campground where reviews mention frequent train traffic throughout the night. Advanced reservations are recommended, especially during summer months and Kentucky Derby season when occupancy rates spike.

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  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Shale Bluff Campground — Hardy Lake State Recreation Area

    Just a really nice place to camp and enjoy the lake.

    This is a great State Park offering hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, interpretive naturalist program and the only DNR property in the state of Indiana with a raptor rehabilitation program. The reservoir is 741 acres with boating and fishing plus a huge beach area that is open for swimming. There are four boat launches, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations, archery range, basketball courts, shelter houses, playgrounds, raptor display and more. Hiking trails consist of 5 moderate to easy walks all under 2 miles through Indiana hardwoods, lake shoreline and even a 1700’s cemetery. Camping is in one of two areas; Wooster primitive that has a dozen sites close to the lake and Shale electric consisting of 142 gravel pad sites with 30 amp and 8 premium paved 50 amp sites. Sites are a mix of tree covered and open with most be relatively level providing a picnic table and fire pit. Potable water spigots dispersed throughout the campground and several bathhouse facilities and dump station for your convenience. The campground also has an amphitheater overlooking the lake that offers entertainment and naturalist programs. Convenient location just 15 minutes from the I-65 corridor 38.7766° N, 85.7056° W

  • Craig F.
    Jul. 23, 2019

    Louisville South KOA

    Close to Louisville and Bourbon Tours

    The Louisville South KOA is approximately 25 miles south of downtown Louisville in Shepardsville, KY. The location is easy to find off the exit of 65(which also has a Walmart and other stores nearby to resupply). 

    The campground has both pull through gravel sites, back-in, and tent sites. The sites were close to each other but provided plenty of space for the average sized rig. Many were longer than other KOAs, which enabled the tow vehicle and TT to be parked. Full hook-ups and 30/50 amp services at the sites, some leveling required. The campground store is well stocked and the employees are very friendly. 

    There is a pool(no hot tub-filled in with stones), play/game area, bounce pillow, and 2 miles of hiking trails around the campground. While the campground was nice, there is a lot of“stuff”(old broken trailers, mowers, etc) laying around the edges and in need of mowing between the sites. These items tend to take away from the overall welcoming feeling of the campground. 

    This being said, the wifi was strong and it is very convenient to sightseeing around Nashville, especially for the price of$54 per night.

  • Curtis J.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Buffalo Trace Park

    Beautiful lake and well maintained park.

    We stayed a few nights at this campground in October.  The campground is made for smaller sizes but we were able to negotiate the main ring road with our 37' travel trailer.  The spot that we had reserved was in an area were we could not get into but we went to the gatehouse and they gave us another spot that was on the main ring road that we were able to park in with no issues.  Cell service was great with Verizon and AT&T service.  The lake was beautiful and the park was well maintained.  Wished the beach, paddle boats, and petting zoo was open...  Still had a great time.  We will surely come back next year when everything is open!!  Had 30 and 50 amp service with water hookups and a dump station at the exit.  Make sure you have plenty of leveling blocks.  We used all of ours and was not level.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2018

    Tipsaw Lake

    Come one come all

    Tipsaw Recreation Area Hoosier National Forest is the place to visit if you have a large group or family event planned.

    We had a good time doing basic camping activities while here, nothing flashy just fun water sports, campfire activities and hiking. ( no signal so appreciate the quiet :)

    5 camping areas which are mostly group based and reservable. Catbrier Loop is the more wide open campground with large RV sites, a pit toilet, pavilion and small field for group events and a path to the beach. Goldenrod (camping side by side) and Primrose (camping around the loop)offer more shade and area to spread out with pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Dogwood has double RV sites and some singles, and you feel more “in the woods” with full canopy coverage. A showerhouse and pit toilet, picnic tables and fire pits. The largest area is Jackpine Loop, good shade, showerhouse and more privacy. 

    The beach area on Tipsaw Lake is very family oriented, nice bathhouse facility, small picnic pavilions on cement walkways and a nice beach with play area for the kids. We did not visit the beach because dogs are not allowed. Adjacent is the boat ramp which is ramp, dock, pit toilet and parking. The dogs had fun here playing in the water along the ramp, not much shore to speak of. 

    The Tipsaw Lake Trail is 5.9 miles of technical rolling hills with complete tree coverage. We hiked it and I noticed that it is a little overgrown but overall a nice trail. With all the rain the trail was muddy and several of the small streams still had water in them. Ticks are bad with the rain and overgrowth so apply your bug spray liberally! 

    In addition to the recreation area there is the Mogan Trailhead in the area which is shared with horses. A zip line Eagles Wing and Citgo gas station. Tell City to the south has the usual stores and fast food for any needed amenities, the ranger station is also located there but closed on the weekends.

    I spoke with several of the camp hosts and they were very informative about the area and took good care of their areas. They also have the firewood if you need some.

  • James S.
    Feb. 14, 2019

    Camp Carlson Army RV Park

    Small quiet dispersed

    Very quiet. Two fenced dog runs that were slightly overgrown when we first arrived but were cut when the rain allowed. Paved roads throughout but very few paved sights. WIFI and cell service very limited would advise a antenna for long term. Office personnel were extremely helpful and understanding. I had truck problems and it extended our stay so I just had to move trailer to different site. Ft Knox is just a few miles away.

    Overall this is a great FamCamp. Will definitely stay again.

  • Never Sitting S.
    May. 24, 2021

    Lake Shelby Campground

    Small and quiet

    Came here in our 40’ class A. Very weird at first as the sites are 20 feet long, but they allow front ends to stick out. Very nice park on a lake. All new electrical and water, all sites have 50 amp despite the website stating only 30 amps as recent update. Nice showers, regular campground showers. Good wifi, cable and cell service. Good for a night or two.

  • Lauren M.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    Nice Campground, Pretty Lake

    This campground is very family-friendly and fun. 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. We felt like there was good spacing between the sites, and we weren’t too close to our neighbors. Beautiful in the Fall!

  • J
    Jun. 30, 2022

    Add-More Campground

    Backyard and Backwoods. 100% Terrible

    How this place doesn't have their permit revoked is beyond me. It's ran like a truck stop. It's NOT family friendly. They are NOT pet friendly.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2022

    COE Rough River Lake Axtel Campground

    Not the Best COE

    We found out upon arrival that the check in gate is not manned/closed on Tuesdays so we took a picture of the campground(CG) map on the gate building info board to proceed to our site. Heading into the CG areas was a little confusing as the campsite signs only show the numbers of where you are and not what sites are ahead. However, it was pretty much a straight shot down to site E70 that’s an easy back-in with water& electric(50/30 AMP). The pad was just long enough for our 39’ 5th wheel and truck so when we disconnected we had to angle the truck to fit. The CG was pretty full even though it was mid week. We had a great view of the lake with easy lake access. However if it's wet, the ground is red muddy clay. We noticed that we were the last site along the lake with hookups so that was pretty cool since no one came in beside us the 2 days we were here. We explored the 100 area that’s to the right as you come in the gate. It's an interesting campsite layout that includes going up the hill above the lake. Shorter rigs, due to the site slopes, would be okay but ensure you know what you’re getting into if you decide to bring in anything over 35’ into sites 122-137. Not all sites have a steep slope(see our pics). There’s one formal walking trail we saw out the back of the 100 area. However, there’s plenty of room to walk your dogs as this is a large campground that winds around the lake. There’s also a huge swimming area which explained the draw for all the families with kids. Space between campsites varies a lot in this campground. In the 60s-70s area, the sites are nearby where other loops/areas are more spacious. For example, the hotspot map pic we provide shows decent space between sites 59 and 60, which was true so you can use that map as a guide. We got a solid two bars on Verizon and the CG WiFi was fairly good. There are WiFi coverage maps on the restroom/shower houses. We were on the outskirts of the shaded area but the WiFi still worked okay, though the signal occasionally dropped. This was the worse COE dump station we have seen to date. There are two dumps in this tight circular dump station. The first dump is on too much of an incline to effectively get all the stuff out. We moved to the second hole about a few yards away that gave us a better angle. We had to backup to depart so our rig would not go up over the curve. The dump station is also where the CG’s only dumpsters are located. There are no garbage cans/dumpsters located within the campground areas. We just didn’t“feel it” here so this CG was a one and done. Big rigs: do your research before booking a site here. There are plenty that will fit bigger rigs but there are slopes in the 100 area sites that you will not want to deal with. Dawg Haus out

Guide to Brooks

Brooks, Kentucky campgrounds offer full hookup options and year-round accessibility for RVers. The area sits at approximately 600 feet elevation with gently rolling hills typical of Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Most camping facilities cluster along the I-65 corridor between Louisville and Elizabethtown, with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F and moderate winters that rarely drop below 30°F.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground features a stocked lake perfect for fishing enthusiasts. "We fished one evening on Taylorsville Lake, though it was a drive from our campsite, so wish the campsites were closer to the lake!" notes Sara U. The park operates from April through mid-December.

Military history exploration: Camp Carlson Army RV Park provides convenient access to Fort Knox just a few miles away. "Located conveniently near Louisville, Fort Knox, and central Kentucky area," says Jim C. The park sits alongside Otter Creek with a small stocked lake for fishing.

Bourbon Trail access: Little Patch of Heaven Campground serves as a practical base for bourbon enthusiasts. "Perfect place to stay and go tour bourbon distillery," mentions Sarah F. The campground features easy pull-through sites and basic amenities for overnight stays while exploring nearby attractions.

What campers like

Quieter alternatives to Louisville: Brooks RV Park offers a peaceful setting compared to busier city options. "It is a safest RV Park in the Louisville, KY area, right off I-65 in the Greater Louisville area," reports Dana S. The park features twinkle lights that illuminate the campground each evening.

Well-maintained facilities: Cleanliness consistently appears in positive reviews across several parks. "The bathrooms are clean and there are tons of washers," notes Samantha G. about Camp Carlson, while Joe B. mentions Taylorsville Lake has "nice bathhouse" facilities.

Privacy between sites: Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground receives praise for its spacious primitive sites. "Most of the sites were really big, and there was plenty of space and trees in between," says Cassandra C. The primitive camping area includes only 25 sites, creating a more secluded experience.

What you should know

Train noise concerns: Multiple campgrounds experience railroad disruptions. "There's train tracks real close and a few trains go by at night. But that didn't bother us," notes David S. about Brooks RV Park. Consider packing earplugs if you're sensitive to overnight noise.

Varying cell service quality: Grandma's RV Park in Shepherdsville offers full hookups but receives mixed reviews regarding management availability. "It was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the night," reports Randy Jessica M., though another reviewer mentions difficulty reaching staff.

Site selection importance: Campground layouts vary significantly. "The majority of the sites are spaced out and private but unfortunately I couldn't find any pictures online of the sites so the one we got was not private," explains Justin S. about Taylorsville Lake. Research specific site numbers before booking when possible.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several rv sites near Brooks, Kentucky feature play areas for children. "Playground was close and perfect for everyone to go run and play," mentions Heather K. about Taylorsville Lake State Park's group camping area.

Security considerations: Longview RV Park provides a secure environment for families. "It was a quiet park and the staff was helpful and friendly," according to Richard Y. The park's amenities include showers, toilets, and laundry facilities.

Supervision requirements: Some campgrounds have nearby water features requiring parental attention. "The pond is stocked with fish quite frequently but don't let your kids run around unsupervised," advises Samantha G. about Camp Carlson's fishing pond.

Tips from RVers

Spacing variations: RV campgrounds around Brooks, Kentucky range from spacious to compact. "Nice sized sites, reasonable priced compared to the KOA," notes Scott C. about Brooks RV Park, while Grand Trails RV Park receives criticism for tight spacing: "The spaces are very close, no table, no place to set up a bbq."

Reservation policies: Little Patch of Heaven Campground has strict payment requirements for reservations. "I had read the reviews about reservations being canceled due to non-payment, so knew I would have to follow up with payment," explains one reviewer. Always check payment deadlines when booking.

Shared utilities: Some parks feature shared water connections between sites. "Many have a shared water faucet," notes Robert H. about Little Patch of Heaven. Position your RV accordingly to accommodate hose length limitations.

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