Best Cabin Camping near New Haven, KY

Mammoth Cave National Park offers rustic cabin accommodations without kitchens or air conditioning but with running water. The cabins provide a convenient base for exploring the park's extensive cave system and hiking trails. Electricity is limited or unavailable at many sites, with some cabins offering only basic furnishings and amenities. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave provides efficiency cabins with small stoves, sinks, refrigerators, bathrooms with showers, fire pits, and picnic tables. "The efficiency cabin we stayed in was very clean and just perfect for 4 people. The cabin had a bunk bed and a futon bed. The kitchen had a small stove, sink and fridge. The bathroom was small but had a shower and toilet."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. White Acres Campground, Louisville South KOA, Grandma's RV Park, and Horse Cave KOA all offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Some cabins include golf cart rentals, while others focus on providing proximity to attractions like Mammoth Cave and Green River Lake. Reservations are essential, especially during summer months when facilities fill quickly. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets but imposing restrictions. "People here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors," noted one camper about the general atmosphere at Mammoth Cave.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely, from full kitchenettes at Jellystone Park to simple fire rings at more primitive locations. On-site camp stores sell essentials like firewood, ice, and basic provisions. Cabins at Holmes Bend provide access to Green River Lake with boat-in options available. Moutardier campground offers lakeside cabins popular with fishing enthusiasts. Grocery options are limited within the parks, though nearby towns like Cave City, Columbia, and Brownsville have more extensive shopping. Showers are sometimes located in separate facilities from the cabins, often requiring quarters for operation.

Best Cabin Sites Near New Haven, Kentucky (17)

    1. White Acres Campground

    12 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 348-9677

    "Well I really have nothing bad to say, it’s a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It’s just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town."

    "It's very close to Bardstown, KY which is an adorable town with some amazing historical features. The campground itself has hookups and has a very nice bathroom setup with great showers."

    2. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    137 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    43 miles
    +1 (270) 758-2424

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires."

    "Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center."

    3. Louisville South KOA

    22 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 543-2041

    "Great cozy area with good hook ups, friendly staff and good spacing. Will absolutely come back again especially with the proximity to the city but having peace and quiet to the south."

    "There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."

    4. Grandma's RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    23 miles
    +1 (502) 543-7023

    "it was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the nice. had a laundromat so you could to your laundry. the owner was very nice person. they have a dog walk also so you can walk your"

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    34 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    47 miles
    Website

    "Ice and firewood can be purchased on site. The efficiency cabin we stayed in was very clean and just perfect for 4 people. The cabin had a bunk bed and a futon bed."

    "Cabin Rentals, RV Site and Tent sites. All have a fire ring. Cabin came with a golf cart. Cabins are decent. group showers and restrooms are not that great. If I had one down side."

    6. Green River Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Campbellsville, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 465-8255

    $20 - $38 / night

    "Lots of amenities (like newly installed WiFi and a store) that we didn’t use the two days we were there, but had we stayed longer I’m sure we would have appreciated them."

    "Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."

    7. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    32 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."

    "The area we were in was nice and private. Campgrounds has showers with good hot water pressure. Definitely recommend this campsite."

    8. Moutardier

    23 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4230

    $18 - $50 / night

    "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 and pet friendly"

    9. Horse Cave KOA

    12 Reviews
    Horse Cave, KY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 786-2819

    "It has rooms that each have a toilet, sink and shower. Total privacy! Nice and clean as well. Big points for this amenity."

    "I again needed an overnight stop on our way home & booked here again. WOW! things have changed. We got a fabulous patio site that was twice the size of our camper."

    10. Holmes Bend

    5 Reviews
    Cane Valley, KY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 384-4623

    $20 - $36 / night

    "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."

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Cabin Reviews near New Haven, KY

303 Reviews of 17 New Haven Campgrounds


  • Staci R.
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Hidden Gem in south central Kentucky

    Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area offer many activities to suit anyone's desires. There are several competitive runs (5K and up) almost every weekend in the surrounding communities, and several are hosted in Mammoth Cave park itself. There is also the opportunity to go "caving", and you can walk through the caverns, and there are numerous hiking trails. Mammoth Cave offers tent, RV, and cabin camping - just be aware the cabins have running water, but no kitchens or air conditioning.

  • Heather K.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    Wonderful fall getaway!

    When we arrived, the check in process was very easy and staff were helpful and friendly. Ice and firewood can be purchased on site. The efficiency cabin we stayed in was very clean and just perfect for 4 people. The cabin had a bunk bed and a futon bed. The kitchen had a small stove, sink and fridge. The bathroom was small but had a shower and toilet. There was a fire pit and picnic table. The jump pad was fun for the kids. The mini golf course needed a little cleaning/maintenance for the rocks and leaves on the course. The planned fall activities were so much fun for my kids. They did painting, bingo and games. All the staff we came in contact with were friendly. The cabin was situated in a convenient location to all activities. Our stay for this trip was awesome and I would recommend staying at this campground in the fall.

  • Ron B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2021

    Holmes Bend

    Holmes Bend State Park Campgrounds Columbia, Ky

    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 dumping stations, potable water, 4 shower houses, restrooms, handicap areas throughout, shaded and non-shaded areas, " cell service Verizon & AT&T Service 3 bars " depending above or below hill in camping area, water & electrical hook-up only. Over 200 sites with fire pit and pickneck tables, firewood can be purchase on site. Columbia city 20-30 minutes from campground walmart super-center, restaurants, Mexican and fast food, hardware, ATM'S, Rv repairs, automotive part stores,

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    Great family Car camp and RV

    Been several times at different times of the year. The summer months fill up quick. Great place to visit on its own or with day trips to Mammoth Cave. Water slide, 2 pools, and other things for the kids to do during the hot summers. Karaoke, and games at night at the shelter. Food in the lodge is acceptable snacks for the pool but dont expect 4 star club food. Cabin Rentals, RV Site and Tent sites. All have a fire ring. Cabin came with a golf cart. Cabins are decent. group showers and restrooms are not that great. If I had one down side. If tent camping on the weekend bring earplugs. Durring the summer the adult beverages flow in the evening and into the night and the gas powered golf carts at 2am get annoying. Over all a great place in the summer for a close family retreat.

  • Brian S.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Highly recommended (sites 102/104, D Loop)

    We stayed in sites 102 and 104 with 3 other families, and used a total of five 3-4 person tents. We had plenty of [level] room to spread out. Our sites backed up to hundreds of acres of uninhabited forest, while also being within short walking distance of the camp store and visitor center.

    Sites were non-electric, and there were no receptacles to be found anywhere close, even at the conveniently located (and very clean) bathrooms. Bring Your Own Electricity, but please note the generator quiet hours. (Solar generators and power stations for the win.) Fire rings are very heavy cast iron with with very sturdy, adjustable-height cooking grates. They really put out some heat once you get the fire going, and are very easy to cook on.

    They don't want you bringing in outside wood for obvious reasons, and they only sell compressed saw dust wood bricks at the camp store. They work well once you get the hang of them, don't smoke much at all, and keep you warm. However, at ~$7.50 for a case of 6 blocks, they can get expensive quickly if, like my family, you're the kind of campers that like a good fire.

    Overall, park was clean, quiet, and each site has just enough space for you to ignore the people around you if that's what you're into. We love all of the cheesy tourist traps in Cave City, and love the centralized location between Nashville and Louisville--allows me to easily camp with close friends I have in both cities. Already planning on coming back regularly.

  • Veronica S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Great vibe

    People here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Other neighbors notified us when they saw us leaving stuff behind (just wood).

    The bathrooms have a cool log cabin-like window at the top. There are trails that leave the campground. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening. Tons of trees and shade.

    Only downside is maybe the camp store closes really early. I think maybe 5? By the time we got there our first day it was closed, so my son was bummed we couldn’t have a fire.

  • Diana W.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Really nice!

    We stayed here one night. It's a small campground about 35 mins from Louisville and has about 40ish sites for RVs with electric and water, some with sewage. Our site was fairly small and pretty close to other sites but it was easy enough to get into and fit our 12ft pop up without issue. They have 2 bathrooms(the one by the laundry/store is very nice!), a catch and release pond(small, but there are small bluegill and some bass), a nice playground, clean pool, store on site, and overall we had a great time. There are also several connections for wifi, and cable(we didn't try it). The staff seemed very nice. Our site without sewage was $30 plus tax, they also offer tent sites and small cabins($40-50 with air conditioning) if that's your thing. Our site was nice and shaded. We were disturbed a few times by trains in the middle of the night- otherwise it was pretty peaceful and quiet.

  • Lance W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Quaint spot for National Park

    I took my family for two nights and we were surprised how quiet and well behaved everyone was. The spots are right up on each other but no loud music, generators or drunks. Dumpster is by the corner store that also makes sandwiches if you don’t want to grill out. Fire ring and picnic table with enough room for two small tents. Bathroom was very clean and the walk to the visitor center was 10 minutes.

  • Tucker B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2021

    Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    In the Heart of the Park!

    Clean restrooms, coin-OP showers, very well-maintained fire pits, and within biking or walking distance of the visitor's center (where the tours run from).

    Definitely book cave tours in advance. When I visited they only had one walk-in tour available due to Covid restrictions.

    It was still worthwhile!

    Also was able to hike most of the trails in the main part of the park in a four-hour morning.

    More trails are accessible via Green River Ferry on the other side of the river.

    Also, check out the kayak/canoeing rentals in the area.

    I have my own kayak and found a service that would drop me off and pick me back up 8 miles down the river for $30!


Guide to New Haven

Cabins near New Haven, Kentucky provide access to both Green River Lake and Nolin River Lake with multiple options within 45 minutes of the city. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 500-800 feet and mixed hardwood forests that create dappled shade at many campsites. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity while spring and fall temperatures range from 50-75°F.

What to do

Hiking trails at Green River Lake: Green River Lake State Park Campground offers several hiking opportunities with varied terrain. "The lake is really pretty, the showers were pretty decent. Other campers were well behaved and it was fairly peaceful. 1/2 the park has good shade, the other half has no shade," notes a visitor.

Kayaking Green River: Access points are available at Green River Lake State Park Campground where water activities are popular. "We stopped in nearby Greensburg on the way to rent a kayak, as we'd heard the closest marina(s) to the campground only had pontoons and larger craft. The river itself was wonderful to explore via kayak, and we ended up barely hiking."

Visit Mammoth Cave National Park: Located about an hour from New Haven, Mammoth Cave Campground offers easy access to cave tours. "Very close to Mammoth cave, peaceful area, clean bathrooms," shares one camper. Another adds, "The only downside is maybe the camp store closes really early. I think maybe 5? By the time we got there our first day it was closed."

Farm animal interactions: Horse Cave KOA has a small farm where visitors can interact with animals. "There is a small barn with animals penned up so you can just walk up to the fence and pet them. My wife and daughter loved that! Great little dog park with a mini obstacle course."

What campers like

Lake access sites: Moutardier campground on Nolin Lake features prime waterfront sites. "The view of the lake from the teardrop camper was awesome. We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping," reports one visitor.

Private shower setups: Some campgrounds have recently upgraded their facilities. A camper at Horse Cave KOA noted, "They have recently built a new bath house and it's awesome. It has rooms that each have a toilet, sink and shower. Total privacy! Nice and clean as well. Big points for this amenity."

Quiet atmosphere: White Acres Campground near Bardstown offers a peaceful setting. "Great hosts, quiet camping location, 5 minute drive into town. No, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but we don't need all that stuff. I'd rather pay a cheaper price than to stay at a place with activities going on all the time and so much noise you can't enjoy the countryside."

Wildlife viewing: Holmes Bend campground provides opportunities to see native wildlife. "Walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds. The beach is great and right next to the marina. Some sites only have electric at the higher numbers but there is a station to fill your tank with drinkable water."

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Green River Lake State Park Campground operates from April 1 to December 31, while Moutardier runs from May 2 to October 18. One visitor noted about Green River: "We stayed at this beautiful park in early November. There were only a few other campers so it was peaceful and very pretty. We enjoyed the lake views and fall colors everywhere."

Site selection matters: At Otter Creek Park Campground, site privacy varies significantly. "There are a ton of primitive sites! It is first come, first serve though, which is scary if you like to plan. Most sites are spaced out, but some are wide open. There isn't too much privacy, so you really have to choose your site well."

Highway noise: Some campgrounds are located near major roads. A Horse Cave KOA visitor mentioned, "The only reason is not getting 5 stars is bc it's right on the Interstate, and that noise wasn't the most peaceful."

Limited WiFi: Internet access is spotty throughout the region. A Green River Lake camper reported, "The downside was the store was closed and the wifi we expected wasn't on. Since this was a working trip, we had to go to town and get wifi at the library (5 stars there!) that meant less time to explore all the trails."

Tips for camping with families

Family-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave offers extensive children's programming. "This is the kind of campground you can take your kids, never leave the campground, and have fun for days. We went over a long weekend in October, with the point of the trip being to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. The campground had activities for the kids all day Friday and Sunday."

Halloween events: Several campgrounds host special fall activities. An Otter Creek visitor shared, "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!"

Water features: Jellystone Park includes water attractions that appeal to children. "Karst beach is so nice with the wibit (extra cost but worth it). The pools are OK in my opinion. Small and hard to socially distance (which matters these days) and the water slide is a bit too rough for us, but there's always an activity or fun to be had somewhere."

Playground options: White Acres Campground provides basic play areas, while Holmes Bend offers better facilities. A visitor noted, "Playgrounds are cleaned everyday. Walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds. The beach is great and right next to the marina."

Tips from RVers

Site spacing: At White Acres Campground, the layout provides decent room between sites. "It's a country setting on the outskirts of Bardstown, KY. It's just a few miles away from the scenic parts of town. The staff at check in were exceptionally friendly and drove us to our site."

Hookup quality: Electric reliability varies between campgrounds. A Louisville South KOA camper reported, "We did have an issue with our electric pole showing a fault on both the 30 and 50 amp plug. We informed the attendants as soon as we plugged in and were told they didn't have anyone on call until the next morning."

Dump station challenges: Some facilities have poorly designed waste disposal areas. A Horse Cave KOA visitor cautioned, "Our main issue was the dump station, horrible layout. What takes us maybe 10 minutes took over 25. Plan ahead or decide to dump elsewhere."

Local supply runs: Visitors should stock up before arrival at most campgrounds. "Columbia city 20-30 minutes from campground walmart super-center, restaurants, Mexican and fast food, hardware, ATM'S, Rv repairs, automotive part stores," shared a Holmes Bend camper.

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