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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Fishtrap Lake

144 Reviews

Fishtrap Lake is surrounded by several RV campgrounds with full hookup capabilities. Portal 31 RV Park in Lynch, Kentucky offers water and sewer connections with both 30-amp service and big-rig friendly sites. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground provides electric, water, and sewer hookups at level gravel sites with seasonal availability from April through October. Yatesville Lake State Park features pull-through RV pads with 30/50-amp electric options, full water hookups, and sewer connections spread across an open campground area. Thunder River Campground maintains electric pedestals, water access, and dump station facilities on smaller sites along the river. "Sites are level with gravel and spaced apart. If you're thinking about camping here AND can get a reservation, do it," according to one visitor.

Throughout the eastern Kentucky region, advance reservations are strongly recommended as popular parks like Paintsville Lake fill completely during summer months. Cell service varies significantly by location, with Paintsville Lake offering WiFi access to compensate for limited LTE coverage. Most developed campgrounds remain operational only from April through October due to mountain weather conditions. Pets are permitted at all surveyed RV parks with standard leash requirements. Dump stations are available at Paintsville Lake, Thunder River, and Yatesville Lake campgrounds. Camping near railroad tracks at Thunder River may introduce occasional train noise disruptions. Some mountain access roads require careful navigation with larger motorhomes. Propane refill services are limited, requiring trips to nearby towns for resupply.

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Best RV Sites Near Fishtrap Lake (39)

    1. Backwoods Camping & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Williamson, WV
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 426-2910

    $10 - $160 / night

    "We tent camped and there were only a couple rvs in the park so it was quiet besides the motorcycles and rvs up and down the main road. They have showers and bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic tables."

    "The staff are very easy to work with - they will sell and chop the wood you need, let you put your tent in any of the open grass areas around the lot and they are flexible on arrival."

    2. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Big Stone Gap, VA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 523-0055

    "Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice."

    "Quaint park tucked away in the hills of VA in Big Stone Gap next to South Fork Powell River. Although our site is right on top of our neighbor, that is NOT the norm."

    3. Portal 31 RV Park

    1 Review
    Lynch, KY
    45 miles
    +1 (606) 848-1530

    "This small park is located across the street from an exhibition coal mine, portal 31. It is in the former train depots former switch yard. Small, with electric hookups and a communal water spout."

    4. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Staffordsville, KY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 297-8488

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Nice, small campground, most sites are back in but there are a few pull through sites. The staff were friendly and the campground seems maintained fairly well. No wifi and Verizon is touchy."

    "Nice level, large sites with full hookups. Close to many local attractions in and around Paintsville. Only drawback was lack of any Verizon signal."

    5. Carr Creek State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Carr Creek Lake, KY
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 642-4050

    $28 / night

    "Good cell service, 4G. Small beach area, clear water for swimming, but have quite a few steps to walk down to the lake. Playground equipment was taken down, only had a couple of swings."

    "Campground is pretty small, lots of RVs, playground, basic & clean, swimming, wide river for fishing. Some sites are very open, some are shady, none are particularly private."

    6. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Adams, KY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 673-1492

    $18 - $30 / night

    "In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in."

    "Most are pretty level, but bring some blocks just in case. Some of the campsites are shaded and some are directly in the sun (18, 19, 21, 22, & 23)."

    7. Breath of Dawn

    1 Review
    Mendota, VA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 880-8551

    $28 - $150 / night

    "Small rock fire pit and log bench. Excellent views and lots of deer and birds about."

    8. Riverside Campground

    7 Reviews
    Abingdon, VA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 628-5333

    $28 - $40 / night

    "This is a privately owned and operated small campground that's been in the family for years. When I say its quiet, there were only 5 others camping there."

    "There are about 8-10 sites that are right behind the pool and more sites down a short hill all along the river. This campground accommodates tents, pop ups and RV's comfortably."

    9. Lower Twin Campground (VA)

    1 Review
    Ashcamp, KY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 835-9544

    $20 - $24 / night

    10. Thunder River Campground

    1 Review
    Haysi, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 701-9876

    "Pros- beautiful setting along the river at the base of the mountains. The owners and host are very nice, they even brought a trailer of firewood for campers to use over the weekend."

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  • Thomas H.
    Mar. 29, 2022

    Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    Nice lake, rec area and campground all nestled together

    Spent the night here passing through. I did make a reservation just in case but there were a couple sites open. Nice, small campground, most sites are back in but there are a few pull through sites. The staff were friendly and the campground seems maintained fairly well. No wifi and Verizon is touchy. Out in the recreation area I had one bar and LTE though the data seemed pretty good. My site was right at the beginning of the campground. Inside my camper I could only get a signal if I put my phone in the window. The signal was good enough to stream and FaceTime but if I took it out of the window I’d lose signal.

    The sites are nice and not on top of each other. They are a nice finer type gravel and mostly level. Big patio area with a picnic table and fire pit. Some of the sites at the front will give you a decent view of the lake, site 18 being the best I believe, I was in site 20.

    It’s open year round according to the website. Not sure how big rig friendly it is and I couldn’t find any information on the website, I’d call first. I don’t recall seeing any 5th wheel or motor homes back there.

    Overall, very nice campground and I would visit again. There is an 1850’s mountain house in the park just prior to the entrance to the campground/recreation area. There is a fee and you’ll have to check the hours. I forgot to take a picture but the song on the gift shop door said certain days by appointment only and I think Friday thru Sunday they were open for a period of time.

  • p
    May. 31, 2024

    Wildcat Camping and Fishing

    Very Nice Place

    We have been here for a little over a month now. Nice level gravel sites with grass around them. Full hookups 30/50A at each site. Wifi. Could accommodate at least 40+ foot 5th wheels. There is a paylake with small shelter areas, playground, horseshoe pit, game room, community gathering area, store with snacks, drinks, tackle and other items. There are restrooms, but no showers or laundry. Beautiful area. About 11 miles to Paintsville, which has all the stores you'd need. Some closer convenience stores. Johnny and Regina, the owners, couldn't be any nicer. Very good monthly rates. Can receive mail and packages.

  • Julie
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Great Way to Getaway

    The Breaks are considered the “Grand Canyon of the south”. Great mountaintop views, hiking, geocaching, kayaking, paddle boats, a zip line, and seasonal white water rafting all available. A few miles from the campground you’ll even find river access with a sandy beach for summer fun. A wonderful getaway when you want to be away from it all. Several campground sections to choose from with primitive sites to full hookup with electric, water, and sewer. Dump stations are available also. There are laundry facilities and bathhouses (didn’t use either so not sure on condition), playgrounds, picnic shelters, cabins, and inns. Each campsite had a fire ring and picnic table. Spots are definitely not level, so bring a variety of blocks—you’ll need them. No outside lights at the sites so when it’s dark it’s d-a-r-k. Beautiful campground.

  • Robert L.
    May. 23, 2020

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Nice Campground, Challenging to get to.

    Nice Campground, once you get here. The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle. We didn't have a lot of issues getting here but it is quite mountainous with a lot of climbs to get here. The Park is well appointed and the campsites are nice for a state park. Be careful when choosing a site as some are challenging to get into with larger units. We had a pull through which was big enough for our rig. Sites are gravel and spacious. Fire ring/grill combo provided at each site. Bathhouses were clean and well stocked. Be sure to bring all necessary supplies BEFORE you get here, nearest stores are a 20 minute drive away on crooked mountain roads. Will we return? Maybe for a special event but not for a general getaway

  • J
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Jenny Wiley State Park Campground

    Needs to be updated and repaired

    Roads in campground are rough in places. Electrical boxes are in rough shape at some sites. 30 amp kept tripping the breaker. WiFi does not work. Several sites have full hookup but sewer hookups need to be repaired and water hookups are far away.

  • Rick G.
    May. 17, 2022

    Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    Couldn’t Ask for More

    Stayed 3 nights. Nice level, large sites with full hookups. Close to many local attractions in and around Paintsville. Only drawback was lack of any Verizon signal. Understand that AT&T and TMobile had some service.

  • Mike
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

    A hidden gem

    A great RV park& Campground with plenty of access. Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice. Looks like it has been freshly painted. A wonderful covered pavilion with lots of tables and gas grills. They even had season firewood available for a couple dollars. They even have a draw bridge to walk across the powell river to access the Big Stone Gap town's walking trail. It is truly a hidden gem.

  • paul C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2025

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Hiker's dream

    Wonderful park for pretty much everything from zip line to water park, and to some of the most gorgeous trails in the region. The campground was extremely clean including bathrooms and showers that are immaculate. There are tons of sites to accommodate pretty much any rig. Nice camp store with firewood and propane refill. Most site are full hookup, but not all.

  • Chris M.
    Jul. 17, 2020

    Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

    Great camping on the lake

    Camping: As far as camping goes there’s a little variety. On top of the hill there is camper sites with full hook ups which is actually quite spacious and spaced out from other sites compared to other campgrounds, but some sites are better than others of course. There is also primitive tent camping on top of the hill, but appeared slightly cramped. In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in. All sites throughout have fine gravel pad, picnic table, a fire ring and access to numerous bathrooms of which have a compost toilet and running water for the sink. Camp staff will deliver ice or firewood to any site if requested. Extras: The main attraction is the lake of course which is quite clean for swimming, boating or fishing, but can be a little busy at times. There are a few hiking trails near by, but I wouldn’t come here for that. There is a golf course and I did notice, but didn’t get to check out, there is a place called The Cove at Yatesville lake that has a beach for swimming with climbable inflatables in the water, kayak rentals and among other things. Conclusion: A great local place to have fun on a lake, but not somewhere I’d travel an extended distance to see.

Guide to Fishtrap Lake

Discover the charm of RV camping near Fishtrap Lake in Kentucky, where nature meets comfort and adventure awaits.

RVers appreciate amenities like electric hookups and clean facilities

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $50

  • Rates at Pappy's Creekside Camp are budget-friendly, making it an attractive option for families looking to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.
  • Wildcat Camping and Fishing offers competitive pricing with full hookups and access to recreational activities, ensuring a great value for your stay.
  • Riverside Campground provides affordable rates while being conveniently located near local attractions, making it a practical choice for RV campers.

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