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Louisville South KOA's pet-friendly sites welcome dogs of all sizes with no breed restrictions. Tent sites, RV spots, and cabins accommodate pets throughout the year, each with water and electric hookups. White Acres Campground, located in Bardstown, provides full hookup sites suitable for both RV and tent campers traveling with pets. Shower facilities stay clean and accessible for campers, though bathhouse facilities show some age. The campgrounds maintain grassy areas for pet exercise with most requiring pets to be leashed at all times. Picnic tables at both locations offer convenient spots for outdoor meals with pets nearby. Very friendly and helpful staff assist with finding appropriate sites for those camping with animals.
Bardstown's pet-friendly camping options serve as convenient bases for exploring nearby attractions while keeping pets comfortable. Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground allows pets on trails throughout its forested terrain. Sites feature drinking water, toilets, and shower facilities accessible to campers with pets. The campground's natural setting provides shaded areas that help keep pets cool during summer months. Campgrounds near Lebanon Junction maintain designated pet waste stations to keep grounds clean. Campers must bring proof of current vaccinations for pets at most locations. Winter visitors note the quieter atmosphere creates a more relaxed experience for nervous dogs. Bardstown's location offers easy access to town amenities including veterinary services within a short drive of most campgrounds.
"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."
"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."
from $30 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
"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."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"it was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the nice. had a laundromat so you could to your laundry. the owner was very nice person. they have a dog walk also so you can walk your"
"The bathrooms and laundry room are always clean, if something breaks they make it right and it's close to almost everything!"
"Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."
"Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."
from $12 - $22 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $65 - $80 / night
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Check Availability"Bathrooms were close by and air conditioned too! The showers are in the general store building where the post office is so a short walk or drive there."
"green river, which was enjoyed by all, and we appreciated avoiding the main entrance besieged by spring break campers!"
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"What a nice RV campground near all Louisville and the surrounding areas have to offer visitors. It is nicely landscaped with fairy lights at night. The Manager Annie is awesome."
"Nice sized sites, reasonable priced comparied to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."
from $55 - $60 / night
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GuideThis is a super cute campground. Easily accessible and very clean sites! There is a small barn with animals penned up so you can just walk up to the fence and pet them. My wife and daughter loved that! Great little dog park with a mini obstacle course. We had a great little trip here and would love to come again for a longer stay!
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.
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.
TravelerOff the freeway and very convenient. Very clean. Great dog park. Do not camp close to the railroad tracks. Loud horns in the middle of the night. Not much shade. Close to Mammoth Caves.
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.
GuideMoutardier Campground is a fisherman’s paradise. It is located on Nolin River Lake. Our site was lakeside which was beautiful (Site D6). This campsite offered electric/water hookup, fire pit, picnic table, filet table, bathrooms, and showers. There were boat ramps, a marina nearby to rent boats, and also offered a playground. Pets were welcomed (we have a dog and a hiking cat). We also had cell service (Verizon).
The view of the lake from the teardrop camper was awesome. We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping. There are power boats allowed in the lake. Many people were fishing from their boats, kayaks, or from the shore.
There is also a two mile hike that is in the campground called Shady Creek Trail. It looked like it had not been hiked in a while but it went through woods, small stream and had a cool rock formation at one part that you would swear is a haven for snakes. Pets enjoyed it but beware if you do not like spiders. This trail was covered in spiders and webs. No exaggeration that we cleared about a hundred spiders out of our path.
The campground was very well manicured and clean. Many of the sites were right on the lake. They were close together but did not seem it as they were on different levels and angles. Everyone was quiet and courteous. Bathrooms were very clean and well lit. The showers were “dated” - water stains but clean. Great water pressure and hot water.
There was no store on the campground but 5 minutes away was a great little restaurant called Sherry’s that we had both lunch and breakfast at. Food was delicious (fried dill pickle chips!) and one could buy bags of ice.
Overall this was a very relaxing campground. We met some wonderful people who have been coming to the campground for years. It is about 30 minutes from Mammoth Caves which was a great place to explore. Overall we gave the campground a 4 - lakeside and if you love to fish - it’s paradise.
TravelerThis RV Park is clean and well maintained. The dog park is beautiful with well trimmed grass and large. They have a nice swimming pool, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nice large gravel pull through site and level. The Mammoth Cave National Park is 10 miles with many other attractions nearby. We stayed for a week and loved it.
GuideWe booked a group site and had 3 tents. It’s very woodsy and tranquil. Bathrooms were close by and air conditioned too! The showers are in the general store building where the post office is so a short walk or drive there. It’s coin operated with a change machine for bills. $1.50 to turn the shower on and insert more coins before it turns off for additional time if needed. The park is amazing and there’s lots of trails that lead to caves and cave openings. All the cave tours within the park were fully booked when we went so we booked some private tours outside the park in the surrounding area. Lots of opportunities to see caves! We stayed for two nights and did some star gazing! Overall great campground and facilities. They also have a kennel for a small fee at the park lodge if you bring your pet and you’re going in a cave tour whether in the park or outside of it. Pets are generally not allowed in caves. Just confirm pet is vaccinated.
The Lebanon Junction area sits at the northern edge of Kentucky's knob region with elevations ranging from 400-600 feet. The camping season typically extends from April through October with peak humidity during July and August. Most campgrounds near Lebanon Junction maintain gravel or paved access roads suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Hiking trails: Jefferson Memorial Forest offers over 35 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. "Love this place! You are literally ten minutes from anything you want or need. Once you get to the top of the hill you are far removed from the noise, hustle and bustle of city/suburb living," notes Mike G. about Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest.
Distillery tours: Within 25 miles of Lebanon Junction, visitors can access numerous bourbon distilleries. "There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing. We will be back to spend time strolling the streets of Bardstown and taking a Distillery Tour," reports John D. about My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground.
Water activities: Green River offers fishing and kayaking opportunities from May through September. "We will be back to spend time strolling the streets of Bardstown and taking a Distillery Tour. The campground is close to everything. There is a railroad museum in New Haven, KY," adds John D.
Natural setting: Sites typically offer partial to full shade during summer months. "Very small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site," mentions John D. about My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground.
Convenient access: Many campgrounds provide direct access to activities without requiring additional travel. "The tent camping is located in a grove of beautiful, mature trees. Fire rings & picnic tables are dotted throughout the trees," describes Rachelle W. about tent camping options.
Quiet atmosphere: Several locations maintain separation between camping sections for noise control. "Smaller campground that has huge beautiful trees. sites are spaced out which has been really nice. Feels more like camping. Very shaded," reports Bethany W. about White Acres Campground.
Seasonal considerations: The Lebanon Junction area experiences thunderstorms from April through September. "Most sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description," warns M&P M. about campsite selection at My Old Kentucky Home State Park.
Connectivity issues: Cell coverage varies significantly across the area with stronger signals at higher elevations. "Our MiFi has a good signal, like most cell service is a bit lacking," mentions Bethany W. about connectivity challenges.
Airport noise: Some campgrounds experience aircraft noise due to proximity to Louisville International Airport. "For a hour or two in the morning and in the afternoon huge jets fly right over the campgrounds. Really throws me outta my mood," explains Matt from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest.
Jump pillow activities: Some campgrounds offer specialized play equipment for children. "Our son loved the jump pillow, I gave it a try and my knee has been reminding me all day that I'm too old for that!! We would definitely stay again," shares Lea B. about activities at Louisville South KOA.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife spotting times at Lebanon Junction area campgrounds. "Lots of trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville," mentions Melissa A. about Otter Creek Park Campground.
Halloween festivities: October camping includes special events at select locations. "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!" explains Amber S. about seasonal activities at Otter Creek Park Campground.
Site dimensions: Check site lengths carefully before booking as some campgrounds have limited pull-through options. "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," explains Craig F. about site dimensions.
Hookup locations: Electric and water connections may require extension cords or hoses at some campgrounds. "Sites are a bit uneven and water and electric is about 40 feet away. Make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches," advises Bethany W. about preparing for hookup challenges.
Leveling needs: Pack additional leveling blocks as sites throughout the region often require adjustments. "Site 28 seems to be the best. Site 30 is also very nice. No activities within campground which we are enjoying this weekend but could be tough if you have kids," adds Bethany W. about optimal site selection for pet-friendly camping near Lebanon Junction.
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