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Tent campgrounds near Lebanon, Kentucky range from riverside farm sites to wooded retreats and lakefront settings across central Kentucky. Wildcat Creek Farm provides five tent sites with riverside access and sits along the Kentucky River, while Hidden Ridge Camping offers three secluded tent sites spread across 53 wooded acres. Pulaski County Park on Lake Cumberland provides both developed and primitive tent camping options with lakefront sites available approximately 45 miles southwest of Lebanon.
Most tent campsites in the Lebanon area include fire rings and picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Wildcat Creek Farm offers drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables with fires permitted and firewood available for purchase. Hidden Ridge provides similar basic amenities with the addition of showers. Both locations require reservations. Pulaski County Park features more developed facilities including showers and drinking water, though reviews indicate bathhouse cleanliness can be inconsistent. The primitive tent areas at Pulaski provide a more rustic experience with fewer amenities but closer lake access. Water levels at Lake Cumberland fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline tent sites.
The tent camping experience near Lebanon ranges from quiet farm settings to lakeside recreation areas. Sites at Wildcat Creek Farm offer unique features including friendly farm animals and riverside locations. According to one visitor, "The resident goats, mules, donkeys and horses are very friendly - just like the hosts!" Tent campers at Hidden Ridge enjoy spacious, secluded sites across wooded terrain with hiking trails nearby. Pulaski County Park provides a more developed camping environment with multiple recreation options including hiking trails, boating access, and swimming areas, though some reviewers note it can become crowded and noisy, particularly on weekends. One camper observed that "there is constant traffic to the water area some blasting music and at night kids are running around on golf carts non-stop," making the primitive areas less peaceful than more remote tent campgrounds.
"Fishing lake. Quite a few locals throughout the day. Big field, camp anywhere. Porta potty, trash can, no other services. No fires. Nice lake, sunset, sunrise, wildlife. Felt very safe."
"It has RV sites, tent sites, and shelter houses.. There are several cabins on site. Great lake views and beach. Lots to do at PCP."
"There are hiking trails near the entrance of the camp. There is several different types of camp areas ranging from primitive to cabins."
"A campsite settled upon the bank of the Kentucky River with a friendly farm cat, goats, horses and cow we delighted in a campfire as the sun set and the stars came out."
"Neighbors were quiet as well. Even though we had an accidental mishap. Kevin was super cool. Would definitely recommend. Will be coming back for sure. "
from $32 - $82 / night
from $39 - $55 / night
"We're so excited to have this property on our platform. These sites are spacious and secluded, the perfect spot for your next family adventure. Check out the hiking trails close by!"
from $50 - $160 / night
"Halcombs Landing Recreation area and Boatramp on Rt 127, is past Lake Cumberland State Park outside Jamestown, Ky. A nice, picturesque stop off on your travels through the area."
RangerCould never get anyone to contact us about a reservation. Phone or email. I’m glad we didn’t because we stayed not too far down at White acres campground which was a way better set up with more privacy. This is a very small campground and you are packed in like sardines with very little shade. Would not recommend if you’re passing through.
RangerAmber and her family were accommodating from the very beginning! Offered a cash price for a discount. Allowed us to extend our stay without issue. Amber even helped us provide puppy day sitting while we did some of the tours so we would not have to leave our pup in the camper. Very clean and quiet private shaded campsites. We were at the very end site 46 and was very private. Would definitely stay here again! Very convenient place to stay when you’re on the Bourbon Trail.
RangerVery friendly staff! Accommodating On The last minute booking. Cost about $44 but water and electric is included on our partial site. Trash on site. Clean and close to the river yet not easily accessible unless you use the boat ramp. Looks like they had locker rooms or showers but did not go in to see them. Convenient camp store on site.
RangerThis campground has been closed and has not been able to remove themselves from this app. They were very friendly and responded right away to my inquiry yet marked it as poor just so that folks would read this and not contact them as they no longer are open. Happy camping!
ScoutNice, quite, and relaxing stay. Fire rings need to be upgraded. They were small and rusted out.
TravelerPrioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
GuideFantastic experience very well maintained lots of activities decent WiFi. Friendly staff great communication. Will comeback 100%
GuideA beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
ScoutCAUTION CAUTION CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This campground has a very steep incline/decline to get to the campground. The reason you cannot come onto the property before 2 pm is that the road leading to the campground makes it very dangerous for two RV's to pass which the operators don't tell you. Instead they charge you$25 and yell at you if you come to their property before 2 pm. Their email only refers to entering their property not to the road leading to the property. There is no sign on the country road leading to the property so you never know when the reduced street size and incline/decline starts. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I ALSO CONTACTED THE COUNTY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED THIS CAMPGROUND WITHOUT SOME TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO AVOID THAT TWO RV'S PASS EACH OTHER AT ANY TIME.
Also they seemed to have sewer issues as we could not leave our sewer access open as it stank to much.
Tent campsites near Lebanon, Kentucky range from peaceful riverside locations to established park settings with varying levels of development. The area sits in the rolling hills of central Kentucky with elevations between 700-900 feet, creating diverse camping terrain. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s with high humidity, while spring and fall camping offer milder conditions with overnight temperatures often dropping into the 40s-50s.
Hiking trails access: Pulaski County Park offers extensive trail systems for day hiking from your campsite. One visitor noted, "The trails are varied and pretty cool. They twist and turn and cross creeks and hill tops. I won't say their easy to navigate but it's doable if you pay attention to the names and direction your going."
Water recreation options: Halcombs Landing provides both fishing and boating access points. A visitor described it as "a nice, picturesque stop off on your travels through the area. Halcombs Landing is across from Kendall Recreation Area. Above the dam this Boatramp has a pavilion area and single picnic tables out along a break wall that offer some nice scenery with your picnic lunch."
Stargazing opportunities: The rural setting at Wildcat Creek Farm creates excellent night sky viewing conditions. A camper described, "On a clear night it was super relaxing listening to nature and looking up in the night sky and seeing orions belt and the moon directly above the river. Pretty damn cool especially if you have never seen country sky at night."
Farm animal interactions: At Wildcat Creek Farm, campers can interact with resident animals. One review states, "A campsite settled upon the bank of the Kentucky River with a friendly farm cat, goats, horses and cow we delighted in a campfire as the sun set and the stars came out."
Secluded tent sites: Hidden Ridge Camping provides spacious tent camping across 53 wooded acres. A reviewer mentioned, "These sites are spacious and secluded, the perfect spot for your next family adventure."
Riverside relaxation spots: Several tent camping areas near Lebanon offer direct water access. At Wildcat Creek Farm, one camper described, "The 'island' site is a nice little shaded area above the riverside. Off to the right corner of the site is a set of stairs leading down to the river with an area to take some chairs and relax by the water."
Facility maintenance varies: Bathroom cleanliness can be inconsistent at some locations. One camper at Pulaski County Park reported, "Bathhouse; showers are so outdated and barley cleaned and just gross, water source is old and campground manager didn't follow up with me."
Campground navigation challenges: Some larger campgrounds have complex layouts. A Pulaski County Park visitor noted, "The layout of the park is also confusing at times. I've been there several times and just recently found another parking area and trailhead."
Seasonal water level changes: Lake Cumberland water levels fluctuate throughout the year, affecting shoreline access. Campers have observed that during certain periods "the water is WAY down," which can impact waterfront tent sites and water recreation access.
Multiple playground options: Families camping near Lebanon have access to various play areas. One Pulaski County Park camper shared, "There are several play ground areas close by for the kids to play. You can bring your boats along and put them in right there they have 2 different ramps on either side of the camp ground."
Noise consideration for peaceful spots: At busier campgrounds, noise levels can impact family camping experiences. A visitor warned, "If they are really busy it can be a little crowded especially down by the water but over all a really good camping spot."
Kid-friendly animal encounters: Bourbon Trail Campground and other area farms offer children opportunities to interact with animals. At nearby sites, parents report, "We enjoyed our stay, and our kids loved the animals and the creek! Great hospitality."
Campsite availability challenges: RV campers should book well in advance as limited spaces fill quickly. A long-time visitor to Pulaski County Park observed, "I have camped at this campground for over 58 years. It has been improved over the years and still needs work. More RV sites have been added. More are needed."
Bathhouse facilities: When selecting tent campsites near Lebanon with RV amenities, check recent reviews about facility conditions. One RVer advised, "Only one bathhouse open and I don't think they cleaned it once all week. Stay elsewhere! Brown nasty water and so much garbage."
Water and utility access: Many tent camping areas provide limited RV hookups. Ensure your camping style matches available amenities as campers note that while many sites are "priced well," services vary significantly between primitive tent areas and developed sections.
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