Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lexington, KY

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Lexington, KY has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Lexington camping trip.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lexington, Kentucky (53)

    1. Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Georgetown, KY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 259-4257

    $45 - $48 / night

    "Not far from Lexington."

    "I'll preface this with the fact that I am a Lexington, KY Native and have always lived close to the Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky Horse Park Campground, but have never stayed there until this weekend"

    2. Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Winchester, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 527-3454

    $39 - $45 / night

    "Fort Boonesborough SP is near I64 and I75 Between Lexington and Richmond , Ky. The Kentucky River is adjacent. I remember watching Daniel Boone in black and white when I was a kid."

    "Pros: museum & fort, pool, boat launch, birding, modern campground facilities, great spot not far from highways 64 & 75 (Lexington)."

    3. Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    18 Reviews
    Wilmore, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 865-2003

    $30 - $55 / night

    "This is a small well maintained campground right on the Kentucky river. It is down in a hollow which makes it secluded and quiet. There is a dock and a boat ramp."

    "Despite advertising, there is no dog park. There are a ton of dogs, so this would’ve been nice.

    The river and waterfall makes it feel like a tranquil place."

    4. Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc

    25 Reviews
    Georgetown, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 863-2552

    $36 - $46 / night

    "Very clean and quiet with all the amenities, including a dog park. The staff are wonderful. Definitely would stay here again."

    "Convenient to Lexington, Georgetown, and tons of attractions, with enough amenities to satisfy - great place!"

    5. Elkhorn Campground

    18 Reviews
    Frankfort, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 695-9154

    "highly recommended, close to Lexington and the Ark encounter."

    "Surrounded by rivers and open green fields. Very nicely maintained. Lots of campers even this early in the season! Looks like kids and fishing folk would be in heaven."

    6. Camp Nelson RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Bryantsville, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 548-2113

    $30 / night

    "We have 4 dogs and they were very welcomed by everyone."

    "Off the beaten path, quiet, and friendly....what more could you ask for???"

    7. Wildcat Creek Farm

    4 Reviews
    Lawrenceburg, KY
    19 miles

    $32 - $82 / night

    "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."

    "The animals are a few donkeys, chickens, and a farm cat all are very friendly and won't get into your stuff but occasionally will stop by and say hi. Overall....great experience."

    8. Hidden Lake Farm Camp

    4 Reviews
    Georgetown, KY
    21 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "If I recall correctly, pets are allowed, but they must be leashed at all times since there's farmland nearby."

    9. Camp on the Kentucky

    3 Reviews
    Wilmore, KY
    18 miles
    +1 (859) 879-6402

    $17 - $40 / night

    "Nice little lodge area to sit outside or go inside with snacks, food, pool tables, and fireplace."

    10. Queenslake Horse Farm

    1 Review
    Stamping Ground, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 388-2225

    $100 - $150 / night

    "My wife and I were travelling through Lexington in our camper van and were searching for a unique place to camp for an evening.  We found Queenslake and booked one of their lakeside camp sites. "

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lexington, KY

548 Reviews of 53 Lexington Campgrounds


  • Joshua R.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Nice place

    Clean and quite. Nice bathrooms. Great place if you want to go the the horse park. Not far from Lexington.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    Great park next to the river

    This is a small well maintained campground right on the Kentucky river. It is down in a hollow which makes it secluded and quiet. There is a dock and a boat ramp. The customer service is exceptional. Under new management since November, they are making some very nice upgrades. 30/50 amp full hook ups with a number of pull throughs. The sites next to the river are level and easy to back into. There is a pavilion and a pool. It is about 30 minutes from Lexington and about 8 miles to the closest town. The one lane road coming in might give you the willies but it is worth it. They have 5 WiFi connections making this some of the best campground WiFi I have ever had. This is a lovely spot with nice amenities.

  • A
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Elkhorn Creek RV Park

    Nice location, friendly staff

    Make sure you take the exit they tell you & do NOT follow gps or you’ll go down a long country road. Nice little family owned campground on Elkhorn Creek. Convenient to Frankfort, Georgetown & Lexington. Waterfront sites available, many concrete sites & some gravel sites. From what I hear, they have made many improvements and continue to do so. I believe most sites are full hookup & they are building cute little pergolas on several sites. I had a long, gravel pull thru site. Barely any room on the camp side but both ends were roomy. Cute little general store & a very clean little laundry building w/a change machine. Fire rings on all sites that I saw. I believe there are 2 play areas for kids & a pool. There is a dog park w/a side for large dogs & small dogs. It was shaded and had seating. Convenient to several distilleries including Buffalo Trace & Woodford Reserve. There’s a place nearby that rents kayaks and canoes. They have entertainment & a food truck on weekends.

  • Tonya D.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet, bathrooms lacking.

    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. 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.

  • Marissa G.
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Nice Campground Right between Lexington and Georgetown

    I'll preface this with the fact that I am a Lexington, KY Native and have always lived close to the Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky Horse Park Campground, but have never stayed there until this weekend. 

    We stayed on Loop A in site #38.

    First, site #38 was a great large and fairly level site with 50AMP hookups and Water. There were no sewer hook ups, but the park has 2 dump stations that accommodate 2 RV/Trailers being dumped at one time. The site had a large amount of space between ourselves and our neighbors and we had a lot of extra space behind out paved site that was grassy. A great area for the kids/pets to run around. 

    The park has 2 playgrounds (one was closed due to COVID and the sanitizing that would have to be done. The park said they didn't have the staff to sanitize the playground further from the office/store). There is a community pool (it was closed because it isn't memorial day yet and the staff is still trying to determine if it will open this season after being closed all of 2020 due to COVID).

    You're able to bring your Golf Cart if you would like but you must get a permit from the campground office/store. They say there is a rule that no one under the age of 16 or anyone without a valid drivers license is allowed to drive the golf carts, but this is clearly not enforced, as my kids were nearly run over (more than once) by young kids speeding around on the gold carts. 

    The park is great for bike riding and you can travel just a short distance to get to the Legacy Trail (a 12 mile paved trail great from biking/running that runs from the horse park into downtown Lexington). It rained most of the day on Saturday while we were there but in the evening, we got to get the bikes out and go see the horses as they were grazing in the fields. 

    Right next door, you have the World Famous Kentucky Horse Park. Their trail rides are back open (Ages 7 an older $25.00 per person) and they also have their Pony ride for kids 12 and under ($5 a person) opened back up. You can go visit the different barns, go to the museums, etc. 

    Just 1 exit north on I75 you have  a Camping World, for all of your camping needs and then 1 exit after that you have a Walmart and Lowes for other things. Many food options as well. 

    There is a gas station just down Iron Works pike for all of your fuel and and snack needs. Attached to the gas station is also a liquor store. 

    Your smack in the middle of Georgetown and Lexington which both offer several family friendly Craft Beer Breweries/Taprooms, a lot of great local eating options and bars/nightlife options. 

    On Holidays now, at the Horse Park Campground, you have to have 5 day minimum stay, which can get a bit pricey. 

    All around though, great little campsite with easy access to I65/I64.

  • Whistle P.
    May. 3, 2023

    Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    Waterfall and trails are nice, but the sites aren’t level

    The sites here are not level. We used our normal 2x green blocks for the Jack, but needed all 10 of our leveling blocks, plus 8 paving stones to get the appropriate height.

    Despite advertising, there is no dog park. There are a ton of dogs, so this would’ve been nice.

    The river and waterfall makes it feel like a tranquil place. The walking trail by the river is nice, we walked it almost every day.

    Live music and food trucks every Saturday are a nice touch!

  • M
    Oct. 21, 2022

    Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc

    Great place to stay

    Very clean and quiet with all the amenities, including a dog park. The staff are wonderful. Definitely would stay here again.

  • Karen S.
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground

    Family friendly

    We have stayed here many times. Very clean campground.the staff is helpful and friendly. The shower and bathrooms have always been clean . Just wish that they had a fenced in dog park

  • Angela G.
    Jun. 1, 2025

    Three Springs Campground and RV Park

    Beautiful in all weather!

    We didn't let the rainy Kentucky weather disrupt our weekend getaway! We stayed warm and dry inside Page's cabin. Uphill trails are spectacular, with plenty of pet friendly areas.


Guide to Lexington

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Lexington, Kentucky, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

  • The Kentucky Horse Park Campground offers a variety of features, including electric hookups and picnic tables, making it a comfortable stay for both pets and their owners.
  • At Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc, you’ll find clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your dog.
  • Elkhorn Campground provides a well-maintained environment with ample space for pets to roam and enjoy the outdoors.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include fun activities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lexington

  • The Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground has a playground and mini-golf, providing fun for the whole family, including your four-legged friends.
  • At Queenslake Horse Farm, you can enjoy beautiful lakeside views while your dog explores the surrounding nature.
  • LockRidge Park features unique glamping options and trails, perfect for adventurous pet owners looking to explore the outdoors.

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