RV sites near Maysville, Kentucky sit along the Ohio River in rolling hill country with elevations ranging from 490 to 920 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with camping typically best from April through October when temperatures average 65-85°F during daytime hours. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though water systems may be winterized from November through March.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Three Springs Campground offers a small pond for catch-and-release fishing. "The park has A LOT of capacity. The spaces are very close together. There is not much space for parking your tow vehicle," notes one visitor about nearby areas, while another mentioned "a small fishing pond with a beautiful fountain that provides a neat camping experience."
River watching: Tucker's Landing provides views of commercial river traffic. "The kids enjoyed seeing the barges going up and down the river. It was very quiet and peaceful," reports one family who stayed at site 22. The Ohio River location allows campers to observe working watercraft throughout the day.
Family recreation: Whispering Hills RV Park includes multiple activity options. "Swimming pool with small water slide, fishing pond, jumping pillow, events at picnic shelter. Campground is very busy," writes one reviewer who appreciated the amenities. Another mentioned the "inflatable playground, blob, community area, basketball, shower houses, restrooms, and laundry."
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Rural settings provide peaceful camping experiences. "It is a quiet lil place clean showers and bathrooms extremely friendly staff who will go out of their way to help you set up," notes a visitor to Three Springs Campground, while another mentioned it's "situated on a beautiful piece of land with wooded acres all around. It is quiet and peaceful with a true camping vibe."
Well-maintained facilities: The Landing at Bear Creek RV Park receives praise for upkeep. "The park is maintained perfectly and I've enjoyed calling it home! By far the best park in Southern Clermont County!" writes one long-term camper. They also appreciate that "each lot has a fire pit and the lots are large."
Helpful management: Campground staff often assist with setup and problem-solving. "The staff at the park are really helpful & friendly. We had a little mishap with our RV (our fault, not theirs), and the staff was nice to try to help us sort it out," reported a visitor at Whispering Hills RV Park. Another reviewer at a different park noted staff "delivered my firewood next to the fire pit. Loaned me an electric cord extension and it was a delight to stay there."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most parks fill quickly during peak season. "Advance reservations are recommended for weekend spots at state parks where weekend spots fill quickly," one visitor notes, while another mentioned arriving late: "I decided to drive by on a roadtrip to see if I could spend the night before continuing on in the morning. The dates were not populating on the reservation website and no one answered the phone."
Water pressure variations: Water systems vary across campgrounds. "Water pressure is pretty high (70 psi) according to the worker at the campground so make sure to have a water pressure regulator," warns one camper at Whispering Hills RV Park. Several sites have pressure that exceeds RV manufacturer recommendations.
