Best Glamping near Means, KY

Red River Adventure and 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge provide upscale glamping accommodations in Kentucky's scenic Daniel Boone National Forest region. Outpost Campground & RV Park offers distinctive yurt accommodations while Red River Adventure features riverside glamping sites with comfortable amenities. "This is a primitive campground which is not a problem for us, but it had a neglected feeling to it," noted one visitor about Red River Adventure, though many guests appreciate the natural setting along the riverbank. Each glamping site includes fire rings, with some locations offering picnic tables, hot showers, and access to clean toilet facilities. The eco-friendly glamping options blend natural surroundings with essential comforts while maintaining a connection to the outdoors.

Located minutes from Red River Gorge's renowned hiking trails and natural attractions, these glamping sites serve as ideal basecamps for outdoor adventures. Guests can explore nearby Hanson's Point, described by one reviewer as offering "the best view of the Gorge." The properties provide convenient access to kayaking opportunities on Red River, with rental services available at some locations. A visitor commented, "We spent a great day in the river and an even better night in our hammocks!" The glamping tents and yurt rentals are particularly popular during the April-to-November season when most facilities are fully operational. Visitors should note that cell service varies across properties, with some glamping sites intentionally offering a digital detox experience in their natural settings.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Means, Kentucky (17)

1. Zilpo Campground
49 Reviews
Salt Lick, KY
17 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."
2. Twin Knobs Recreation Area
42 Reviews
Salt Lick, KY
17 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."

3. Red River Gorge Adventures
8 Reviews
Slade, KY
12 miles
Website
+1 (606) 663-1012
$8 - $20 / night
"They do not have any water or electric hookups and no cell service, which is all a plus in my opinion."

"All the sites had a fire pit and I believe tables at the sites. They close the gates at night and don’t open the gates till 8 am was the only drawback."
4. 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge
4 Reviews
Slade, KY
9 miles
Website
+1 (606) 481-1611
$50 / night
"The park is super clean, tons of showers in the bath house, nice little pool, lots of amenities at the camp store, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, a little creek access to wade in, and everyone"

"Friendly staff and campers. They have a small fishing pond, swimming pool, basketball court, and a playground. They are very close to Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge area"

5. Lago Linda Hideaway
23 Reviews
Beattyville, KY
23 miles
Website
+1 (606) 464-2876
$12 - $115 / night
"The huge field is available for tent campers, but these are primitive sites with no water/electricity. The improved sites with water/electricity are closer to The Pavilion and Shake Out Lounge."

"There are limited 30 amp sites and several sites with electric. Lazy Oaks and Piney are in the trees, Cardinal which is good for larger RVs is in the field , no shade."
6. Red River Adventure
2 Reviews
Slade, KY
11 miles
Website
+1 (606) 663-1012
$80 / night
"Had a great time here, the staff was friendly and helpful and kind and it felt extremely remote and secluded and private too!"

7. Outpost Campground & RV Park
4 Reviews
Salt Lick, KY
18 miles
Website
+1 (606) 683-2311
$30 - $75 / night
"We were fully set up in 15 mins. There is a great, centrally located playground where the kids were able to run around after being in the truck for eight hours."

"Laundry was inexpensive and accessible all hours."
8. Cave Run Lake
3 Reviews
Daniel Boone National Forest, KY
18 miles
"Great place for riding bike , hiking , walks. swimming, fishing. Staff are friendly, campground is clean. We love going there. Double sites have plenty of room."

"Very clean and fun lake, close to campgrounds, boat rentals, marina, and hiking close."

9. Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins
2 Reviews
Clearfield, KY
20 miles
Website
+1 (606) 356-0363
$55 / night
"It’s quite and tucked away. Nature trails, ponds for relaxing and watching the wildlife or fishing."

"Super close to all the sightseeing. Perfect prices and just really enjoyed it. The sites are a little tight but overall very nice and kept up to date."
10. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground
46 Reviews
Olive Hill, KY
46 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."

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197 Reviews of 17 Means Campgrounds

Shannon G.
Legend
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.
Heather K.
Ranger
May. 16, 2019
Lago Linda Hideaway
A nice campground for families and rock climbers!
This big campground is a hidden gem near Red River Gorge. The road getting to the campsite is mostly one lane so is you are in an RV, go slow. The area for RV's is a little tight in the trees and probably won't accommodate an extremely large vehicle. However, there is a huge open field on further into the camp that should be fairly easy to turn around in. The huge field is available for tent campers, but these are primitive sites with no water/electricity. The improved sites with water/electricity are closer to The Pavilion and Shake Out Lounge. The Pavilion is a great place to gather and talk with friends or enjoy the big campfire next to it. The Shake Out Lounge has a tv, free wifi and free books to borrow. There is a bathhouse with toilets and showers. There are 2 locations to obtain firewood on the campground. They also sell ice. There is not a store on site, but a short drive up the road there is a general & grocery store that also sells fresh made sandwiches. There are cabins to rent. The cabins are tucked in the trees and are very cozy. The cabin we stayed in on one of our visits, had a queen bed, kitchen area and bathroom with a shower. Plenty of trees to hang a hammock, as well. Some of the cabins overlook the beautiful lake. The lake is perfect for swimming in and has a dock and life jackets for campers use. The gravel/dirt road getting to the lake is steep, so I recommend walking down to the lake. Fishing is allowed with a permit in the lake. There are hiking trails and dogs are welcome at the campground. Overall, a great campground for individuals, friends and families.
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Doug M.
Scout
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.
Marissa G.
Guide
May. 12, 2021
Buckhorn Dam Campground
Great Family Camground in the Mountains of E. KY
This has ranked #1 for campgrounds for our family this season.

Nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, this campground has all the things your family could want to do in nature.

Check in was super easy and the staff was great.

The site was very easy to get to.

We were on site 13 and it was nearly perfectly level from left to right. It had both 30 and 50 amp hookups and water (about 35psi on pressure). Each site has a charcoal grill, a fire pit with a grate for cooking and a large picnic table.

Our site backed up to the creek and a nice little levee for fishing. You could also go up back the park and fish right at the spillway from Buckhorn Lake Dam. Really fun experience.

Hands down the best playground for kids we have seen in a campground.

They had a large bathhouse with super clean bathrooms. Unsure about showers as I use the one in my TT.

There were horseshoe pits in two locations in the campsite. Several locations to dispose of trash. They also provided trash bags upon arrival.

Laundry facilities onsite and firewood you could purchase.

The dump station was clean and easily accessible with a hose for flushing.

Erica and her husband are the hosts and were so friendly and helpful. We were there over Mother’s Day weekend and they provided coffee juice and doughnuts for Mother’s Day.

A ton of kiddos for kids to play with and a great area for their bikes, etc.

We 100% will be back to this campground this season.
Chris H.
Traveler
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
Shelly S.
Legend
Nov. 20, 2019
Lago Linda Hideaway
Hideaway says it all
First impression was not your typical campground. This is a climbers haven, so expect to see a lot of “down to earth”, modern “hippie” types in their converted/or not vans.

There are limited 30 amp sites and several sites with electric. Lazy Oaks and Piney are in the trees, Cardinal which is good for larger RVs is in the field , no shade. Then there are two wide open fields where you can set up wherever you please and a new area under construction as of Fall 2019. They are also constructing a new showerhouse. I spoke with the office ladies and they are pretty flexible with accommodating campers. The trails on site are being cleared. And there is breakfast for guests on certain mornings and a “shack” and pavilion for all to use. I stayed in the red roof cabin which was small but pretty awesome. Full kitchen, bathroom, gas fireplace heater and loft w/three beds. Then there’s the porch overlooking the little lake. There are several cabins of varying size to rent, one with a HOT TUB! Definitely worth a visit. Natural Bridge State Park is nearby as well as several adventure based businesses.
Big Tank F.
Guide
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.
Guide
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.
Scout
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