Cumberland Falls State Resort Park sits alongside the Daniel Boone National Forest near Keavy, Kentucky, creating a collection of camping spots ranging from developed facilities to primitive areas. The region sits at elevations between 900-1200 feet with generally mild temperatures from April through October. Summer camping in these spots near Keavy often features temperatures between 75-85°F during the day, dropping to comfortable sleeping temperatures in the 60s at night.
What to do
Zipline adventures: The Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort features recreational activities beyond camping. "There are 2 zip lines available for different age groups. They offer many different activities through their company, such as electric bikes, white water rafting, zip lines, and tubing," notes Heather K.
Hiking trails: Accessible hiking paths branch throughout the region. At Holly Bay Campground, Josh H. mentions "The campsites are semi-private with a fire ring, electricity, water (at each campsite), lantern pole, bathrooms and bath house. The campground is also on a lake with several good hiking trails around."
Boat access camping: For water-based adventures, Grove Boat-In Campground provides unique opportunities. "My first experience to a boat in and did it all on my own! My boat was my kayak. I parked at the Grove marina and packed all I could on my kayak and headed to the sites," writes Emilee B., showing how non-motorized vessels can access these sites.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: Campers consistently praise the natural settings. At Bee Rock Rec Area, Darla B. explains, "The sites all sit on the side of the road opposite the river bank. Each site has a small parking area and a well done, leveled gravel path/stairs leading to the picnic and fire ring area as well as the level area for a tent."
Clean facilities: Even in rustic settings, many campgrounds maintain good standards. At Ridgeline Campground, Michael R. notes, "Bathrooms were above average - large family rest rooms with private showers made this a plus for families with small kids."
Swimming options: Water recreation features heavily in positive reviews. John P. describes Laurel Lake Camping Resort: "They have a pond for fishing and another pond for swimming with nice Sandy beach. They also put out bouncy houses for the kids at no extra cost."
What you should know
Site size limitations: Several campgrounds have constraints for larger RVs. At Ridgeline Campground, Amy J. cautions, "This small campground is good only for small campers(20ft or smaller). The spots are uneven and many backup to a large hill."
Seasonal operations: Weather impacts facility availability. Tony E. mentions at Bee Rock, "I stayed here in early March of 2018. The campground is so prone to flooding that they have the picnic tables on the lower loop chained down so they don't float away."
Reservation systems: Some campgrounds require planning ahead. Jessica L. notes at Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort, "The dump station would have been convenient if we were dumping on the way in, but not placed well for dumping upon departure."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas. Evanna T. enjoyed Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort, noting, "The staff was friendly, the bathhouses were clean, the playground was unique, & plus it's dog friendly."
Entertainment options: Look for campgrounds with organized activities. Alison C. reports that Levi Jackson Wilderness State Park Campground has "a pretty good choice of equipment. There are a couple hiking trails and there's a pool for the summer months."
Tent-only sections: Families seeking more privacy should look for designated tent areas. At Ridgeline Campground, Denise explains, "Sites 19 and 20 are nice - they are listed as tent only sites, but people had RVs. Both sites have good privacy and nice deck areas secluded in the woods."
Tips from RVers
Extension cord needs: Several RV sites have unusual hookup placements. At Ridgeline Campground, Denise warns, "Also, the water and electric hookup for this site is very far away from the actual site - we had to use a regular 110 extension cord to get the hookup to our van."
Site levelness: Bring leveling equipment to many area campgrounds. At Laurel Lake Camping Resort, Travis S. suggests, "Spots were pull through so that was a plus. Pretty unlevel though. Bring lots of blocks."
Full hookup availability: Not all sites offer complete services. Travis W. says about Holly Bay, "This is a fantastic campground. Literally the only thing it lacks is sewer hookups but the dump station is convenient. This will be a regular for us."
