Best Glamping near Louisa, KY

Ashland Huntington West KOA near Louisa provides upscale glamping accommodations including yurts and luxury canvas tents set on spacious sites with convenient amenities. Each glamping unit features comfortable bedding, climate control, and electrical hookups, with many offering private decks overlooking the Kentucky countryside. The nearby Creekside Cabins & RV Park also houses premium glamping options with full amenities. Both locations maintain clean facilities with modern bathrooms and showers for a comfortable outdoor experience without sacrificing conveniences. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting combined with resort-style comforts. One visitor noted, "Loved the fenced in soft play area for the toddlers. Great field for flying kites. Camp store had lots of food options and coffee."

Recreational opportunities abound at these luxury camping destinations with nearby Grayson Lake offering boating, fishing and swimming just minutes away. The glamping sites provide easy access to hiking trails in Daniel Boone National Forest and Carter Caves State Resort Park. On-site amenities include mini-golf courses, playgrounds, and dedicated pet areas. Several locations feature seasonal food trucks serving local cuisine, eliminating the need to prepare meals while enjoying the boutique camping experience. According to a camper, "The area is very scenic and the people we met were awesome. Everything was clean and very pleasing to the eye." Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though availability is higher during summer months when additional activities and amenities become accessible.

Best Glamping Sites Near Louisa, Kentucky (16)

    1. Pappy's Creekside Camp

    5 Reviews
    East Lynn Lake, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 972-3257

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Campground is located right next to the East Lynn outlaw trails. The owner and staff very friendly and even set us up with a local group to show us around."

    "Great secluded campsite with privacy and lots of space"

    2. Creekside Cabins & RV Park

    1 Review
    Louisa, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 686-2915

    3. Ashland Huntington West KOA

    17 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 929-5504

    "The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice."

    "KOA staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were able to stay extra days with out any problems. It was A practice run for us since we just started camping ."

    4. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 286-4411

    $20 - $120 / night

    "Yes it can get crowded, yes there are kids and lots of noise. they’re coming here to have fun too! I grew up in the primitive campground with a huge canvas tent."

    "Park was nice, clean and has friendly staff. We liked that we could walk to the bathrooms and not have to drive there. We stayed at site 100 and really enjoyed the shade trees."

    5. Jenny Wiley State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Auxier, KY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 889-1790

    $30 - $35 / night

    "**The campground and general area is beautiful with a welcoming vibe. It can get a little crowded in the campground at certain times due to holidays but it's not hard to lose the crowd."

    "I lived in the Dewey Lake-JWSP area with family members, until 2002. Currently, I live about 10-15 minutes away from JWSP and visit the park at least once a month, depending on the weather."

    6. Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    19 Reviews
    Ona, WV
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 743-5622

    "This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!"

    "It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly."

    7. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 768-2722

    $28 - $94 / night

    "We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip."

    "The second room has four single bunk beds. The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs."

    8. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    43 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 780-7818

    $31 - $128 / night

    "We love how the outer loop sites have such quick access to the water. Both sites are shaded very well and the sites themselves are huge."

    "Twin Knobs Campground We stayed in the F loop on site F22 primitive camping. It had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults."

    9. Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters

    1 Review
    Grahn, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 474-5815

    $75 / night

    10. Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

    8 Reviews
    Pedro, OH
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 534-6500

    $15 - $20 / night

    "The hiking trails are scenic and pretty and the lake while not overly big, is clean and great for swimming(there's a beach) , kayaking, and fishing."

    "Great campground with super easy access to the trail and lake. The sites are spread apart enough so you aren’t right beside someone - and shaded."

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Glamping Reviews near Louisa, KY

215 Reviews of 16 Louisa Campgrounds


  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    A Week of Relaxation

    This was a week long trip for our 7th Anniversary. We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip. We've never been to this campground before so we tried to do some research on reviews - the good, the bad the ugly. We found that the H loop seemed to be the way to go so we reserved H006. It had a very level pad for our camper - that was a plus and it included electric. There was a tent pad at the top where we would sit in the morning with coffee. When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way. The picnic table was huge (no gaps!) and provide plenty of seating for more than just the two of us. There were three lantern/food polls available to use, one at the top and two at the bottom. Across the street was extra parking and a path that led down to your own private beach. We didn't have to go to the beach (which was closed for the season) to enjoy the lake. We loved our site and although we had sites on either side - you weren't on top of each other. 

    There was a man-made path you could follow down to the lower road and take a short walk to the shower house. The shower house was ok - three toilets (one broken) and three showers (the handicap out of order). The toilets flushed "hard", in other words, be read to step out as you hit the flush button as it tends to splash more than it should. The showers had a door, a small bench for clothes and a very small stall. It was kept clean, but still covered in bugs/cobwebs/etc. There are two shower houses in H loop.

    We walked the H loop at least twice a day - almost a mile around. There are not very many electric sites on the loop. Some sites were single and some were double (much larger). We did get to walk/drive through the other loops - they were ok as well, but I would only go back knowing we'd be in H. 

    We drove out to do a couple of short hikes. No bears, but lots of nature - tons of mushrooms! We even drove through the Clear Creek campground - not a lot there, drop toilets and the water main was broken. Very low key if that's what you're looking for. We stopped by a small park and saw the old iron furnace, pretty cool and lot's of places to picnic. 

    We loved our site, the H loop and the variety of things we got to do while we were there.

  • D
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Zilpo Campground

    Great semi rustic

    Stayed at cabin D11. Nicely maintained.  A bit on the small side but good for a place to lay your head. This cabin is directly opposite the restrooms for this loop. Cabin is about 10 x 20. The front room has two chairs a bench and table and the air conditioner. The second room has four single bunk beds.

    The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs.

  • Chris H.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Hidden Gem

    We've stayed at Twin Knobs twice now in our popup camper. First time was at F26, second was at F24. We love how the outer loop sites have such quick access to the water.

    Both sites are shaded very well and the sites themselves are huge. We could see other campers through the trees but we felt pretty well secluded.

    Each site has several tall poles with hooks for trash bags/food storage. as well each site has a large fire pit with flip-over grill for cooking.

    The firewood bundles are a bit pricey ($7) at the checkin shack, but I'm glad they are available. we purchased at least 7 bundles to have a pretty much constant fire through the day and night.

    The bathrooms are clean and easily accessible. There was a bit of an overflow issue our first day on site but it was resolved in less than an hour by the loop hosts.

    Pop's bbq was a hit both nights we were there. We ordered carryout (covid) and ate at camp on the provided picnic tables. The Dollar General is also adequately stocked.

    All in all a fantastic visit which we will repeat ASAP. it's too bad they close at the end of October. I bet winter camping there would be a treat.

    Cheers,

    Chris

  • Big Tank F.
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    Amazing experience !

    Took my son on a 3 day trip and stayed on site G17. It was on a high place with great drainage (it rained quite a few times). Well kept and the tent pad was gravel. The bath house had good hot water for showers, and for its age, very well kept. We took our jon boat out on the lake and had a blast! The scenery was breathtaking, from the drive up the mountain to the park, all the way down to the lake. Great fall trip to say the least. Very much recommended

  • David C.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Zilpo Campground

    Zilpo Campground

    The website to reserve campsites needs a lot of work but otherwise it was a great weekend of camping. E-12 was close enough to the bathrooms that it wasn’t a bad walk but we didn’t have to smell anything. Water pump was across from the campsite. Plenty of space for four tents. Sturdy pic-nic table. Fire pit with a grill connected. Two poles to with four hooks each to hang lanterns or bags. We tied a line across it and hung our towels and wet clothes. The camp ground sits next to Cave Run Lake. There is a place to launch a boat and a nice beach area for swimming. They have a store next to the beach but we didn’t go in. “Billy” did chase away from the beach after hours though. The check in station sells ice and fire wood. We saw plenty of rabbits, a wild turkey, and a deer got about 20 feet from out camp site.

  • Wesley S.
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Twin Knobs Campground

    Twin Knobs Campground

    We stayed in the F loop on site F22 primitive camping. It had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults. Bathhouse was close and had private bathrooms/ showers.

    We rented a pontoon boat from Scott's Creek Marina about 5 minutes away and had a great day on the lake. Be sure to stop into the Cave Run Bait Shop and ask them about Jiggin the Bondy.

    Clean sites, clean bathrooms, firepits with grill attached, walking trails close to the water, good tree coverage around the sites

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2022

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    Overnight stop

    We were stopping here on our way to another KOA. At the check in area I noticed that the park looked nice. When we arrived at our site (we were escorted), the escort left and my wife noticed trash in the fire pit. I called the office, told them there was a lot of garbage at our site including a lot of cigarette butts. A young man came and cleaned up the trash in and around the fire pit and he said he was sorry about it not being clean. There were also piles of wet dog food. There is a terrible sewer smell that continues to float over to our site. There were many complaints of this on the KOA site. The highway is close and very noisy. (See video) Not worth the money to stay here. It might be worth $10 for an overnight stop, we didn’t even hook up electric or water. Ran fans, lights and water pump off of solar. Not at all what I expect from a KOA.

  • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    This KOA is a Keeper

    This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

  • MiKayla M.
    Aug. 14, 2021

    Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius

    Well Maintained Sites

    Paved, well maintained sites but a bit close together. Don’t expect privacy if it’s booked. Reservations close 4 days prior, after that it’s first come, first serve. However, surprisingly very quiet during my visit. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and water & electric hookups. Cannot comment on the showers because no running water at the time of my visit (water line break, scheduled for repairs).


Guide to Louisa

Glamping options near Louisa, Kentucky span across Daniel Boone National Forest and extend into neighboring counties. The terrain ranges from 600-900 feet in elevation with rolling hills and dense woodlands that provide natural screening between many campsites. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions in the 60-70°F range.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground offers extensive trail systems with natural bridges and cave formations. One camper noted, "Lots to do hiking, fishing, caves and caverns to explore. Campgrounds was clean. You will need extra water hose and extension cords to get hooked up in a lot of the sites though."

Water activities: Zilpo Campground provides direct lake access for swimming and fishing. According to a visitor, "Great campground with great views of lake and easy way to the beach." Sites along the waterfront fill quickly during summer weekends, so booking 3-4 months in advance is recommended.

Cave exploration: Take guided tours through limestone caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park where temperatures remain 54°F year-round regardless of outside weather. A camper explained, "The park has a lot to do, not just the caves. There's tons of waterfalls off the trails, and other things to see. The caves are great to explore as well. Grab a ranger-guided tour and learn something!"

What campers like

Secluded sites: Twin Knobs Recreation Area offers private camping spots separated by natural vegetation. One visitor commented, "The campground is in a wooded area and each campsite is separate by woods from the nearby sites. There are shower and toilet facilities close by. The campground is located on a lake."

Easy lake access: Many sites at Twin Knobs Recreation Area provide direct water views. A camper shared, "We stayed in one of the 'premium' sites, right on the water F19. The view was incredible. The campground was quiet and the facilities clean. Perfect spot."

Pet-friendly accommodations: Pappy's Creekside Camp welcomes pets and offers glamping close to Louisa, Kentucky with spacious sites. As one visitor mentioned, "We tent camp and always have plenty of room. Campground is located right next to the East Lynn outlaw trails. The owner and staff very friendly and even set us up with a local group to show us around."

What you should know

Water hookups: Several campgrounds have unusual water connection setups. At Jenny Wiley State Park Campground, "you share a water spigot with a neighbor so you have to have a long hose to go across your whole section. There was only one hole for grey and black water, which I've never seen."

Cell service varies: Reception can be limited at many campgrounds. One camper at Jenny Wiley State Park noted, "You get no cell service in the campgrounds and no reception." Pack offline maps and essential information before arrival.

Water quality concerns: Not all water bodies in the area are suitable for swimming. One visitor cautioned, "We did reserve a small boat and went swimming off of it but do regret it after a UTI and seeing all the trash and debris in the lake. I've never seen so much garbage in a lake in my life."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius offers multiple recreation options for children. A visitor shared, "I LOVE camping here, unlike a lot of camp grounds they're actually within the woods so you feel like you're actually part of the forest and the nature. The hiking trails are scenic and pretty and the lake while not overly big, is clean and great for swimming (there's a beach), kayaking, and fishing."

Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Huntington / Fox Fire KOA, families appreciate the "swimming pond with inflatables, gem mining, banana bikes, and more. They showed a movie at 9pm on a big inflatable movie screen outside. Lots of other families there to hang out with."

Holiday programming: Many campgrounds offer special seasonal activities. One camper at Huntington / Fox Fire KOA mentioned, "We came to this campground because it was close to the Kenova Pumpkin House. We rented a cabin on a cute little pond. It was a nice setting and it was a little out of the way from the main part of the campground which was nice."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Many sites require adjustment before setup. At Ashland Huntington West KOA, a camper mentioned, "Site was NOT very level. On gravel. Picnic tables and fire ring. Didn't appreciate the grill in the next site (thought it was too close to us). We were in Site #8."

Hookup distances: Electric connections can be far from parking pads at some campgrounds. A visitor at Carter Caves State Resort Park noted, "Some of the sites were around 50 ft from the electric hook up. Thankfully we were able to switch spots instead of renting an extension cord."

Water pressure issues: Check water connections before hookup. One RVer at Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius cautioned, "Beautiful place to camp. Some sites are more difficult for parking a camper than others. We stayed at site 6 which wasn't too difficult to park but the water pressure was extremely high."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Louisa, KY is Pappy's Creekside Camp with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

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