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    Several RV campgrounds serve the Lucas area with varying amenities and site designs, from electric-only sites to full hookup RV campgrounds with sewer connections. Dog Creek Campground offers electric hookups and water but no sewer connections, featuring waterfront sites with lake views and gravel pads that accommodate larger rigs. Cave Country RV Campground provides full hookups with 50-amp service on drive-in sites. Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort maintains year-round operations with full hookup sites including sewer connections, while Jellystone Park accommodates big rigs with concrete pads featuring both 30-amp and 50-amp options. "Sites are somewhat close. Very few with shade, especially if you want waterfront. Gravel pads are typically fairly level; water and electric at all but tent sites."

    Nolin Lake access is available at multiple campgrounds, though site selection requires planning as waterfront spots fill quickly. Most parks offer dump stations when sewer hookups aren't available at individual sites. Bathroom facilities vary in quality across locations, with some parks maintaining well-cleaned shower houses while others provide basic restrooms only. Cell service can be limited at lakeside locations, particularly at Dog Creek where multiple campers noted poor connectivity. During peak summer months, especially near Mammoth Cave attractions, advance reservations are essential for securing preferred sites. Pet policies generally allow leashed dogs, but some parks enforce strict quiet hours between 10pm and 6am for generator operation.

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      1. Moutardier

      4.2(25)31mi from Lucas167 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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. "

      "Family friendly Halloween fun. Has a decorating contest with trick or treat in the campground. Safe and clean with lots of restrooms and lake front sites"

      from $18 - $50 / night

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      2. Dog Creek Campground

      4.3(16)30mi from Lucas70 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Trailers and RVs get water and up to 50 amp hookups. Our 4 night stay has warranted a portable waste tank purchased as they have 2/3 hookup. Very nice sites. 1/4 of them line the waterfront."

      "Very few with shade, especially if you want "water front". Gravel pads are typically fairly level; water and electric at all but tent sites. Grass way overdue for cutting making it extra buggy."

      from $18 - $50 / night

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      3. Wax - Nolin River Lake

      4.3(15)31mi from Lucas110 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This place is amazing with direct view and access to the lake, it was spacious, leveled, had a fire pit, picnic table and small cooking table."

      "It was quiet, even with all the boat traffic and kids. Lots are gravel and decent size. The area surrounds Lake Nolan, which is an added bonus. The water was warm and calm."

      from $18 - $50 / night

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      4. Singing Hills RV Park And Campground

      4.4(21)17mi from LucasRVs, Tents

      "Singing Hills is a nice private RV park near Mammoth Cave. We stayed one night. Sites 37, 39-44 are not shady, while the lower numbered sites have shade. The park streets and sites are gravel."

      "Singing Hills is a nice private RV park near Mammoth Cave. We stayed one night. Sites 37, 39-44 are not shady, while the lower numbered sites have shade. The park streets and sites are gravel."

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      5. Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave

      4.3(3)17mi from LucasRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available."

      "The kids are super excited to do the lake inflatable course and have already enjoyed the nice playground and bouncing pad. We chose a standard site so I didn’t expect much."

      from $29 - $105 / night

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      6. Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

      4.1(15)16mi from LucasRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Many full hookup sites with concrete pads rather than gravel not sure which I prefer. No store which is a downer but very easy to go in most sites are pull through."

      "This park is located on the entrance road to Mammoth Caves NP, and it is a spectacular way to stay and enjoy the hiking in the caves!"

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      7. Cave Country RV Campground

      4.7(16)17mi from LucasRVs

      "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."

      "This RV resort is located conveniently 15-20 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park. Also there are a lot of places to eat nearby. The staff/owners are all very friendly."

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      8. COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge

      4.1(10)49mi from Lucas80 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We were in A2 and it was a little closer to the road than we expected, and the picnic tables were secured to the ground taking up a good bit of the site for our rug and chairs."

      "I give it 4 not 5 because no cell signal so it’s rustic camping which is good for some but not so much when alone."

      from $20 - $36 / night

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      9. Tree Tops RV Park

      5.0(1)10mi from Lucas

      "Nice quiet place. Very level. He takes very good care of the lot with gravel. The owner also runs an RV repair so you can get on-site repairs. Very useful."

      10. Holmes Bend

      4.2(5)48mi from Lucas126 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campgrounds was exceptional in quite setting , playground for the grandkids, near Green River lake, must have Ky temporary license to fish, boating, cabins rental, natural trails, campground has"

      "Paved roadways great for biking and walking. Some spaces and turns would be tight for larger rigs. Playground has red clay dirt, so that was a bit messy."

      from $20 - $36 / night

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    • HThe Dyrt Pro User
      Mar. 31, 2024

      Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

      Nature Lovers Paradise

      Site 46B is an exceptional site. Extra large with unobstructed views of the woods away from the roads So much to see and do beyond the cave! This campground is set in the woods with lots of hiking and biking trails within walking distance. Yes, the caves are amazing but don’t forget to explore the surface through hiking, horseback riding and kayaking. The campground has lots of tent campers to big rigs and everything in between. Big rig generators can put a major dent into the campground experience unfortunately but it’s still a beautiful family friendly experience. Bath houses were very clean. Sites are level. The dump station leaves a lot to be desired. It’s a two person operation. One person to use their foot to hold drain open and the other to deal with hose. Wish they offered electric at sites but still one of my favorite campgrounds. Very clean friendly and accessible to activities in the park.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 1, 2026

      Cedar Creek (TN)

      Not the Best COE We've Stayed At

      We stayed one night at Cedar Creek Campground while traveling north and appreciated its location, which allowed us to bypass Nashville traffic by using I-840 and TN-45. We followed the route using RV Trip Wizard and Waze, although Waze wanted to route us through I-40. Coming in from the south, we did not see any brown campground signs until we reached the marina entrance. The final approach travels through a narrow, hilly rural-suburban area before arriving at the campground. Check-in was quick, and we headed to back-in Site 22 with 50/30/20-amp electric and water. Immediately after leaving the check-in station, there is a fairly tight right-hand turn. The attendant specifically warned us to take it wide, explaining they occasionally see larger rigs scrape there. The site length was accurately represented on Recreation.gov and accommodated our 40-foot fifth wheel, although we needed to unhitch to park our F-450 alongside the trailer. Utilities were conveniently located near the middle of the site, water pressure was excellent, and the site included a newer picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, and lantern post. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. Our T-Mobile Home Internet averaged 193 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload. With the heavy tree canopy, Starlink availability will vary considerably by site, and we doubt Site 22 would have provided a usable view of the sky. The campground has two bathhouses, with the newer facility offering individual shower rooms. The older bathhouse had two coin-operated machines, although the dryer was out of service during our stay. The lakeside sites are more generously spaced, while the interior loops connect to one another, making the back sides of the loops feel very close together, with some sites almost sitting on top of each other. Sites 54 and 56B appeared to be among the better choices for larger rigs. Although we didn't use the dump station, it looked manageable for a 40-foot rig despite reviews suggesting otherwise. The biggest consideration is maneuverability. The roads are narrow, several turns are sharp, and there are trees and drainage ditches throughout the campground. We exited without incident, but even on a Thursday with light occupancy, it required careful driving. Had the campground been full with vehicles parked along the roads, navigating a large RV would have been considerably more challenging. Overall, we enjoyed the peaceful Corps of Engineers setting and the opportunity to avoid Nashville traffic, but for our 40-foot fifth wheel, we're not convinced the extra maneuvering required is worth the tradeoff for future overnight stays.

    • Laura H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 28, 2020

      Bowling Green KOA

      Standard KOA/Awesome stay!

      This is a typical KOA park but in an awesome area. The only downside is the traffic noise from the highway. It was not audible inside the RV so it wasn’t enough to disturb sleep.

      The park has nice long pull through spaces, and quite a few long term residents of the park. They have a very nice dog park with obstacles for them in a central location to be accessed by everyone.

      The sites were level and clear of obstacles. They left plenty of space for vehicles and rigs. We had a pull through patio and the space had a giant beautiful tree that was very helpful in the heat.

      Equipment is well maintained at this location! Cell service for AT&T and TMobile we’re both excellent.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jan. 2, 2025

      Barren River Tailwater

      40 Mins from 65

      Tailwater CG - Glasco, KY 1/1/25

      (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

      Overall Rating: 4 for an overnight stay. Great winter price, but 40 minutes from 65 w trailer. Price 2024: $8 w interagency pass during winter Security: Host’s site at entry. Usage during visit: Only us Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: No Site Spacing: Close. Varies.
      Pad surface: Gravel Reservations: Required. Can be made at the cg.
      Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes, however off during winter 24/25.
      Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes. Only at one location during winter. Generators: Allowed. Bathroom: Two. Flush Bath and showers bathhouse is closed during winter. Pit toilets at far end open. Pull Throughs: One. Cell Service (Verizon): 1 to 3 bars Setting: Along River Recent Weather: Cold nights.
      Solar: Yes Host: Yes, helpful.
      Rig Size: Varies between sites. Sites: Some sites back up to the river. These are the best locations, I think.

    • britni M.
      Mar. 10, 2024

      Bowling Green KOA

      Everything we needed

      Great pull through spots. Every ammenity needed. Pet friendly with dog park for off-leash use. If ever that way again, will definitely us. 30 minites from Mammoth Cave.

    • S
      Jun. 12, 2021

      Cave Country RV Campground

      Cave Country

      This 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.

    • K
      Nov. 17, 2021

      Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

      Diamond Caverns

      Nice resort, some full time sites but most sites are well kept. We were at site A7, back in site, 50 amp full hookup fit our 43ft camper and enough room for our truck. Gravel site backs up to trees. Some smaller sites have cement pads but 30 amp full hook up. Great location if you want to head out to the caves.

    • CThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 12, 2022

      Dog Creek Campground

      Dog creek campground visit

      Pleasant campground. Trailers and RVs get water and up to 50 amp hookups. Our 4 night stay has warranted a portable waste tank purchased as they have 2/3 hookup. Very nice sites. 1/4 of them line the waterfront. Ours was a spacious pull through. No real camp store, but an honor system “shed” with firewood, produce, and canned goods. No hiking trails, but they do have a beach, playground, and boat ramp inside the park. Very quiet park. Volunteer “hosts were very nice. Warned us of the dry campus and leash laws. Convenient enough for a trip to Mammoth Cave without trailering primitive in the National park itself. Good stay!

    • D
      Jul. 10, 2022

      Singing Hills RV Park And Campground

      Nice park near Mammoth Cave

      Singing Hills is a nice private RV park near Mammoth Cave. We stayed one night. Sites 37, 39-44 are not shady, while the lower numbered sites have shade. The park streets and sites are gravel. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was very friendly. They have a huge selection of DVDs and some fishing poles you can use for free. Stayed in pull through campsite#49 which was not shady but mostly level. It was a gravel site with grass on either side. There was enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck. Neighbors are close. The site included: picnic table on grass and fire ring. Utilities: 20/30/50A electric in back. Water in back, good pressure. Sewer in middle with threaded fitting. AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bar of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 3 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 0.15 Mbps down, 0.13 Mbps up. Free WiFi Speedtest: 24 Mbps down, 15 Mbps up, but frequently drops out. Would stay here again We camped at Singing Hills RV Park& Campground in a Travel Trailer.

    Guide to Lucas

    The Lucas area sits at approximately 750 feet above sea level near Kentucky's Nolin River Lake, with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F during peak camping season. The region's limestone terrain creates unique drainage patterns that keep most campsites dry even after rain, though valley locations may experience morning fog during spring and fall months.

    What to do

    Water recreation on Nolin Lake: Smith Ridge campground offers excellent access for fishing and boating on Nolin Lake. "Plenty of lake view sites and positioned to provide a semi private experience," notes Laura O. at Moutardier Campground, where you'll find "a great bank fishing" experience according to the same reviewer.

    Cave exploration: Located about 30 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park, several campgrounds serve as bases for underground adventures. "We came here while on a trip to Mammoth Cave (very near- ½ hour drive)," shares Sara S. about Moutardier Campground.

    Hiking nearby trails: The area offers wooded trails with varying difficulty levels. "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," reports Pawsfuradventure T. from Moutardier Campground.

    What campers like

    Lakefront accessibility: The ability to camp near water ranks high among visitor preferences. "We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping," writes Pawsfuradventure T. about Moutardier Campground.

    Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses receive consistent positive feedback. "The bathrooms are clean, I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge, and it's a great area to walk around," notes Maze M. about camping at Smith Ridge.

    Wildlife viewing: The natural surroundings provide opportunities to observe various species. "Walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds," writes Thomas R. about his experience at Holmes Bend.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "Limited cell service" is noted by Beth R. at Dog Creek Campground, while a review for Smith Ridge states, "Practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T."

    Electrical considerations: Some campgrounds experience power management issues. "The electricity at the campground doesn't appear to be able to handle the amount of load that most campers will pull in the summer months," reports Jason F. about Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort.

    Seasonal operation: Most RV parks near Lucas, Kentucky operate on limited schedules. Wax Campground on Nolin River Lake runs "April 18 to October 26," while Moutardier operates from "May 2 to October 18," requiring advance planning for off-season visits.

    Tips for camping with families

    Halloween festivities: October camping offers special activities for children. "Family friendly Halloween fun. Has a decorating contest with trick or treat in the campground. Safe and clean with lots of restrooms and lake front sites," shares Laura O. about Wax - Nolin River Lake.

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. Holmes Bend offers a "playground for the grandkids," according to Ron B., while Kenny P. notes that Smith Ridge sites "31-80 are set more in a park complete with playground and street lights near the bath house."

    Fishing for kids: Many sites provide fishing opportunities suitable for young anglers. Singing Hills RV Park features "a stock pond for kids to fish with bamboo poles that the park provides (catch & release only)," according to Nomadic L.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection strategy: Choosing the right location within a campground impacts stay quality. At Dog Creek Campground, Casey C. advises "site selection is all important at this campsite. Some have wonderful lake access, shade, and a bit of seclusion. Others no trees, no lake, in the middle of everyone."

    Leveling considerations: Prepare for varied site conditions across RV parks in Lucas, Kentucky. "Even on the concrete pad, we had to level side to side," reports FunniFarmin T. about Diamond Caverns RV Resort.

    Water pressure awareness: Multiple users at adjacent sites may affect utilities. At Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns, "Water spigots are also shared, which means you'll have low water pressure if you're both using water simultaneously," according to Jason F.

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