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Best Campgrounds near Lebanon, KY

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Central Kentucky's Lebanon area provides access to several mixed-use campgrounds along the Green River Lake watershed. White Acres Campground offers year-round camping with tent, RV, and cabin options, while Green River Lake State Park Campground operates from April through December with similar accommodations plus glamping opportunities. Most established campgrounds in the region feature electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables, with several offering full RV hookups including sewer connections. The area's camping landscape includes both state park facilities and privately operated campgrounds, with many situated near water features that support fishing and boating activities.

Seasonal considerations affect campground operations throughout the region, with several facilities closing during winter months. Green River Lake State Park operates from April 1 to December 31, while My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground has a shorter season from April 1 to October 31. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. The terrain around Lebanon features rolling hills with varying site conditions. Campers should be prepared for potentially uneven camping pads at some locations. As one visitor noted about My Old Kentucky Home State Park, "Not a level site to be found in this small park. As in most Kentucky parks the electric & water poles are 1 to 2 extension cords away. BRING PLENTY of BLOCKS!"

Developed campgrounds in the area receive generally positive reviews for their proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly water activities. Green River Lake serves as a focal point for many camping areas, with boat-in access available at several campgrounds including CampFire Ridge RV Park and Pikes Ridge. Bathroom facilities and amenities vary significantly between locations, with some receiving praise and others criticism. A camper at Taylorsville Lake State Park mentioned, "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." Many campgrounds in the region also serve as convenient bases for exploring Kentucky's bourbon distilleries, with Bardstown's My Old Kentucky Home State Park frequently mentioned as a good location for combining camping with distillery tours.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lebanon, Kentucky (69)

    1. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 348-3502

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast."

    "My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing."

    2. COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge

    10 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 789-2743

    $20 - $36 / night

    "We stayed in the new section just pass the entrance on the right! It’s a one way loop thru the woods that brings you back out on main campground road."

    "I had Site 31 right beside the Woodland Trail entrance but you're pretty close to the lake (the boat ramp is about a 1/2 mile as the crow flies) and you're close to town (about 3 1/2 miles roughly) if"

    3. White Acres Campground

    12 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 348-9677

    "Bardstown Kentucky"

    "Well I really have nothing bad to say, it’s a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It’s just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town."

    4. CampFire Ridge RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    19 miles
    Website

    $25 / night

    "Clean, open, trees around perimeter out of the way of campers and roads. Country setting with fields on two sides and woods. Definitely off the beaten path but close to the lake. Full hookups."

    "Campground is near boat ramp & beach. Parking for boats. Family friendly, playground for kids. Large camp sites."

    5. Wilson Creek Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    20 miles
    Website

    "It's a short walk to the lake which is pretty and has a lot of fish who were jumping the evening I was there."

    "You're also only a short walk from the beach which is nice. The area is also patrolled at random hours throughout the night to make you feel a little safer, which is nice."

    6. Green River Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 465-8255

    $20 - $38 / night

    "Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."

    "Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."

    7. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Mount Eden, KY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 477-8713

    $20 - $45 / night

    "We 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."

    "Better if you have a boat ( or rent one at the marina across the lake) good access to the lake, gets busy in the summer. Stores in decent proximity off property. Can get loud at times."

    8. Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake

    3 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 465-6488

    $20 - $36 / night

    "Nearby there are historic sites and lots of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking at Green River Lake State Park.**

    Yay: nice big campsites

    **Nay: All the RV sites are extremely open so there"

    "Staff as always been very friendly, sites are very spacious, there are trails for hiking, a playground and a beach."

    9. Heartland RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 789-6886

    "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."

    10. Green River Stables

    1 Review
    Campbellsville, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 789-4525

    "Great trails on Green River Lake State Park for hiking, biking & horses. Located close to boat ramps. You’ll be glad you chose Green River Stables!"

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357 Reviews of 69 Lebanon Campgrounds

  • Amanda W.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Elkhorn Campground

    Quiet & friendly

    I stayed here for 2 weeks while visiting family in the area. Very safe & quiet campground with very friendly staff.

  • Tom B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Kendall Campground

    Army Corps of Eng Sites Are Excellent

    Stopped by Aug 11 for one day after being down in TN. Clean, well maintained, spacious sites. Excellent staff. On the other side of Wolf Creek Dam from Lake Cumberland. There is a snack bar/bait shop on site. The National Fish Hatchery is beside the campground, along with the Trout Stream, which is a really neat man-made stream and wetland from the hatchery down to the Cumberland River.

  • B
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Louisville South KOA

    Avoid Louisville South KOA

    My family of 5 has camped at KOAs across the country with our professionally converted 12’x6’ RV trailer (electrical, but no AC/septic). Upon arrival at Louisville South KOA, I checked in and was escorted to our site by staff. Moments later, we were approached by the campground owners who told us we could not stay because our trailer did not come from a factory with AC or septic.

    I confirmed with KOA Corporate that no such rule exists, and this KOA’s justification was based on “KY Health Codes” which they could not show me in writing. Despite offering to tent-camp with our trailer in storage, we had to leave and pay $100 more to stay at a private campground over an hour away.

    Nowhere on the Louisville South KOA website is this “rule” disclosed. This was a clearly discriminatory and arbitrary. If you travel in a custom trailer or unique camper, avoid this location.

  • Paul M.
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Kendall Campground

    Army Corps is great!

    This campground is tremendous. Very clean nice camp host, flush toilets and showers.

  • Paul M.
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Old Chimney RV Park

    Appears to be new

    This is a small campground that appears to be new. FHU and good WiFi throughout the grounds. Limited shaded sites. No showers or bathrooms.

  • Thomas P.
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Louisville South KOA

    Schöner Platz

    Sehr sauber nettes Personal, ein Nachteil der Platz liegt in der Einflugschneise des Flughafens. Auch die ganze Nacht hört man Fluglärm.😞

  • Peter L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Green River Park & Arboretum

    Quiet, pleasant, overnight spot (free)

    We needed a spot near Mammoth Cave National Park (which was full). This small City Park in the town of Munfordville, only 25 miles away, fit the bill perfectly. The phone number connects you to their City Hall - they asked for the make, model, color and license plate number of our vehicle (so their police officer would know we belonged there), and told us spots are available on a "first come" basis but are almost always available. In our case, we were the only ones there on a Friday summer night.

    The park is delightful: it's by a river, surrounded by trees, and has a paved path circling soccer and disc golf fields, a playground, and four pickleball courts. There also is a 4-mile trail. All of the day users left by 9 pm, and then we had the park to ourselves. It was a very quiet spot.

    Access to the park is via a short one-lane road that has some very tight curves. The overnight spots aren't really set up for RVs - those also are accessed via tight turns and there isn't an adequate turnaround space at the end of the access road -- I parked in a spot knowing that I would have to back my 23' trailer down the access road in order to get to back to a larger parking lot area. For smaller RVs and trailers, camping here is manageable and recommended.

Guide to Lebanon

Camping spots near Lebanon, Kentucky offer water-focused outdoor recreation across both developed and primitive settings. Most camping areas in this region sit at elevations between 600-750 feet, creating a mix of wooded sites and open fields with varying amounts of shade. Several campgrounds operate on different seasonal schedules, with some open year-round while others close during winter months.

What to do

Explore hiking trails: Green River Lake State Park Campground offers trails suitable for various skill levels. "Plenty of swimming, hiking, fishing, boating in this area!" notes one visitor to nearby Wilson Creek Recreation Area.

Visit historic sites: The Lebanon area provides access to cultural attractions alongside camping. "My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing," reports one camper at My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground.

Go swimming: Most campgrounds near Lebanon feature water access, with several offering dedicated swimming areas. A visitor to Smith Ridge notes, "Only down fall is if you want to swim you'll have to drive about a mile to the swimming area."

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many Lebanon-area campgrounds provide ample room between sites. At COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge, one camper observed, "I am currently here and I gotta say I am impressed. The bathrooms are clean, I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge, and it's a great area to walk around."

Wooded camping areas: Several campgrounds offer shaded sites with mature trees. "Very small campground and narrow roads. Many sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description... You did feel like you were in the woods so that was a plus," notes a camper at My Old Kentucky Home State Park.

Water activities: The Green River Lake watershed creates opportunities for various water-based recreation. A camper at Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake shared, "The best campground on GRL!!! Only flaw.... no showers!"

What you should know

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the area have spotty connectivity. At COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge, a visitor reported, "Practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T."

Uneven terrain: Site levelness varies significantly throughout the region. One camper at Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground advised, "Overall this is a nice campground for primitive camping. 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."

Varying bathroom quality: Facilities differ between campgrounds. A Smith Ridge visitor noted, "This campground is clean and the campsites are decent... However, 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."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playgrounds: Several Lebanon-area campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At White Acres Campground, facilities are "Super friendly very close to lake" with "sites r spacious."

Choose primitive sites for groups: Some campgrounds offer more open tent camping areas. At My Old Kentucky Home, "If you are looking for a place to take your children for a week or weekend of fun, My Old Kentucky Home State Park is your place. We stayed in spot 22 which is large and spacious. Seven of us camped (two families) with three tents, three hammicks and two cars. We had plenty of room."

Consider educational opportunities: The region offers learning experiences alongside outdoor recreation. A camper at My Old Kentucky Home noted, "We toured the My Old KY Home historic house and gardens with our kids (13 & 5) and everyone enjoyed it."

Tips from RVers

Look for full hookups: Many Lebanon-area camping spots provide complete RV services. A visitor to White Acres reported, "Simple campground with full hookups. Big sites. So much to do in Bardstown area."

Prepare for varying electric reliability: Power issues can occur at some sites. A Smith Ridge camper warned, "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."

Check site dimensions: Site sizes vary across campgrounds. One RVer at My Old Kentucky Home cautioned, "Very small campground and narrow roads. Many sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description. Also some had sewer hook ups and others did not."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds near Lebanon, Kentucky?

Lebanon, Kentucky is surrounded by excellent camping options within a reasonable drive. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground near Bardstown offers a small but clean campground with proximity to historic sites and bourbon distilleries. The park has picnic areas and a golf course on site. For water enthusiasts, Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground provides spacious sites with nice picnic tables and access to the lake for boating and fishing. Other notable options include Green River Lake State Park Campground near Campbellsville and Kozy Haven Log Cabins, which is conveniently located between Green River Lake and Lake Cumberland for excellent fishing and watersports access.

Are there RV-friendly camper locations near Lebanon, Kentucky?

Several RV-friendly campgrounds serve the Lebanon area. Cummins Ferry RV Park offers sites situated high on the Kentucky River bank with a floating dock and boat ramp access. Camp Carlson Army RV Park at Fort Knox features newer, clean facilities in a quiet setting near Otter Creek and a stocked fishing lake. Other RV-accommodating options include Cave Country RV Campground with well-maintained, beautifully landscaped sites near the highway for convenient access, and CampFire Ridge RV Park near Campbellsville which offers big-rig-friendly sites. Most Kentucky state park campgrounds require extension cords and water hoses as hookups are often positioned some distance from sites.

How far is Lebanon, Kentucky from major cities in the region?

Lebanon, Kentucky is strategically positioned within driving distance of several major cities in the region. Louisville is approximately 60 miles northwest of Lebanon (about a 1-hour drive), making Louisville South KOA in Shepherdsville a convenient stopover point about 25 miles south of downtown Louisville. Lexington is roughly 70 miles northeast (about 1 hour and 15 minutes). Bardstown, home to Heartland RV Park, is only about 25 miles north of Lebanon, providing easy access to the bourbon trail. Campbellsville is about 20 miles southwest, while Bowling Green is approximately 90 miles southwest. Nashville, Tennessee is about 175 miles southwest (around 2.5-3 hours), and Cincinnati, Ohio is roughly 150 miles northeast (about 2.5 hours).

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