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Best Campgrounds near Newport, KY
Newport, Kentucky and its surrounding area feature several developed campgrounds along the Ohio River, offering a range of camping experiences within a short drive of the city. Campers can choose from established sites like Tucker's Landing with concrete pads directly overlooking the river, or Winton Woods Campground located about 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati with full hookup RV sites, tent pads, and camping cabins. The camping landscape includes both Kentucky and Ohio options, with most campgrounds providing amenities for tent and RV camping, while some like Winton Woods also offer glamping accommodations and cabin rentals.
Many campgrounds in the region operate year-round, though some like Stonelick State Park Campground and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site observe seasonal operations from April through October. "The sites are very clean. There wasn't any playgrounds for the kids but they still had fun," noted one camper about Tucker's Landing. Road access is generally good throughout the area with most sites featuring paved or concrete pads suitable for larger RVs. Weather conditions along the Ohio River can affect camping experiences, particularly during spring when rainfall may cause river levels to rise. Cell service is typically strong throughout the area given the proximity to urban centers, though noise from nearby roads and restaurants may be noticeable at some riverfront locations.
Riverside camping represents a significant draw in the Newport area, with several campers highlighting views of the Ohio River as a key feature. "Site 22 had a beautiful view of the Ohio river. The kids enjoyed seeing the barges going up and down the river," shared one visitor to Tucker's Landing. Many campgrounds provide direct water access, with A.J. Jolly Park & Campground offering boat-in camping options as well as traditional sites. Proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a natural setting appears in numerous reviews as a valued aspect of camping in this region. Campgrounds like Winton Woods feature additional recreational amenities including hiking trails, fishing access, boat rentals, and playgrounds, making them popular choices for families. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer months when sites fill quickly due to their accessibility from Cincinnati and northern Kentucky population centers.
Best Camping Sites Near Newport, Kentucky (100)
1. East Fork State Park Campground
64 ReviewsConcord, OH21 milesWebsite+1 (513) 734-2730$39 - $52 / night
"Our favorite campsite for the outskirts of Cincinnati. Lots of great spots available! You can get to the lake in about a 15 minute drive."
"However I decided to focus on the positive. The trees are big and mature. The restrooms extremely clean, the shower a pressure washer. All good things in my book."
2. Winton Woods Campground
23 ReviewsFairfield, OH12 milesWebsite"Tent/RV sites were level and had lots of Shade and trees for Hammocks. 1.7 mile paved walking trail is great for walking, running and biking. A short 18 hole Disc Golf course is close by."
"The location is located on the lake with access to put in a kayak or canoe. The bathrooms are clean, with private combined shower/dressing stalls."
3. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground
45 ReviewsPatriot, IN20 milesWebsite+1 (859) 384-3522$40 / night
"There’s also some hiking and biking trails accessible from the main turnoff from the highway, so there’s plenty to do in the area if you’re stopping on through or staying a few days."
"we really enjoyed Big Bone. we went to their museum center on Saturday afternoon and walked the Bison trail to see the baby bison they had at the time. it was nice to have something different to do."
4. Tucker's Landing
8 ReviewsFort Thomas, KY3 milesWebsite$25 - $54 / night
"Not much in the surrounding area."
"This place sits beautifully near the river and other than some bugs is family fun for everyone."
5. Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park
13 ReviewsFairfield, OH12 milesWebsite+1 (513) 851-2267$43 - $73 / night
"The campground fills up fast and there were plenty of shaded electric sites close to the lake. There were also plenty of pull through sites for the big rigs."
"Playground and walk path well kept."
6. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
11 ReviewsAlexandria, KY15 milesWebsite"Amazing place for the price and proximity to the city!! Just wish there was more hiking trails"
"Close to Cincinnati but each site is wooded and on lake front , lots to do!"
7. Stonelick State Park Campground
30 ReviewsGoshen, OH25 milesWebsite+1 (513) 625-6593$27 - $70 / night
"Our spot was right next to a small Pollinator trail that lead to the water. My little ones had a blast riding their scooters around the round about. The restrooms are a quick walk and very clean."
"Couldn't be happier, nice site, nice bathhouse, lake side, wooded, nice people 👍. A hidden getaway."
8. Jim Terrell Park
3 ReviewsTerrace Park, OH12 milesWebsite+1 (513) 831-4192$5 / night
"The Milford bike trail is part of a paved bike path that is 76 miles long. This campsite is tucked away as in across the street from the bike trail."
9. Miami Whitewater Forest Campground
9 ReviewsHarrison, OH19 milesWebsite+1 (513) 367-9632"Lake nearby with boat rentals and paved bike paths. Good family environment. Beware of sneaky raccoons. River access down path behind lot 129."
"Beautiful park has a lake with kayaking/canoe/rowboat/paddle boat rentals and a few pontoon boats for rent but is otherwise just for non-motorized boats. good fishing both from the rental rowboats and"
10. Indian Springs Campground
8 ReviewsGreendale, IN19 milesWebsite+1 (513) 353-9244"It sat at one end of our site but right up against the site next to us, so trying to sit around a campfire would have been a little awkward. There wasn't any shade on the pull thru sites."
"There are showers, an awesome library, a store, laundry and walking trails"
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Recent Reviews near Newport, KY
633 Reviews of 100 Newport Campgrounds
Cassandra H.
TravelerBig Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground
Great for a family trip
We had such a good time we extended our trip. Only 3 mile of trails, but fabulous for the family and well kept. Creek is great to play in. So much wildlife. The campground and facilities were in great shape. The only minor issue was the camp store and museum only open Thursday -Sunday, but we were visiting early in the season. Paved campground is great for bikes, scooters and roller skates! Spigots are far from some.of the sites and you may need more than a 50 ft hose for water hook up.
thomas A.ScoutCamp Cottonwood
Cotton wood camp ground
Have to get back to camping there. Always had a good time. Swimming ,camping ,kayaking, tubing and always having something fun to do
Chasity S.TravelerThe Landing at Bear Creek RV Park
Worst management! I’m afraid to even still be here!
The lady at Bear Creek started out in June 2025 a quiet place with friendly management and their friendly family entire family that all live at one end of the park so no one else can have their spaces a family that causes nothing but gossip and drama that is the reason why I stopped going to throw in dinners and events. The campground itself is a mess management let potholes go all winter long to the point that it was so bad people were complaining. I myself complained, and they acted like they were doing us a favor by getting some gravel and trying to half ass fill the holes the porta potties were out of commission all summer last summer and so far are still out of commission. The splash pad is a joke. The pavilion is just a place with some picnic tables and they have allowed DJ or live band on Friday or Saturday nights where they can all get drunk and act. Accordingly we asked for the owners number to voice our complaints to the people that own the landing at Bear Creek, but management refuses to give the owners information and we had to go other routes to get that information since then they have been harassing us taunting us. They called the police and tried to kick us out without our campers without my therapy cats without our pets without our belongings without our homes we sold our four bedroom house and bought two big campers and this is where we live full-time we will be leaving in April 2026. It is now March 2026 the middle of March and the harassment hasn’t stopped. They have told people things about us that are not true. They’ve been returning our mail just a laundry list of things that are not only illegal, but scary that two people could be that unhinged that they would act this way toward anybody, especially people like myself who have never had a complaint. I never really leave my camper because I have a small business that I run never caused any problems never caused a disturbance and I’ve been here since June 2025 once they found out that we were moving and that we wanted to talk to the owners to follow voice our complaints. It’s been nothing but police and harassment and it’s to the point where I’m afraid to even stay here. I’m afraid they’re going to harm my cats or myself. I’ve never seen two people more unhinged and crazy and spiteful and vengeful as I have the managers that are currently managing the landing at Bear Creek. I’ve never had this much interaction with police officers over managers of a property harassing so badly, knowing that I have mental health issues and using those mental health issues as a threat against me, I do not recommend people come. They stay for maybe a month or two and leave because they realize how awful this place is the gossip the drama there’s been drugs. There’s been a guy that had a knife and was trying to stab all his neighbors, and they found cocaine in his camper. There have been numerous incidents. Someone passed away out here in a strange fashion. This place is a wasteland. It is a routing negative energy and management is childish petty and the most spiteful, crazy, insane unhinged people I have ever seen in my entire life, the way that they have been behaving with their children in their truck driving up to my camper, harassing me outside of my camper, returning my mail just all this craziness. I can’t believe it. I can’t even put together in words to leave this post right now I’m so sorry this is the worst place I’ve ever seen and neither of the worst type of people I’ve ever met in my entire life. Please do not stay here for your own safety. If you’re trying to reach the owners to file a complaint about management the first picture shows you how to do so because management will not give you the owners information.
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Monica L.ScoutKincaid Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful Park, Not Big Rig Friendly
Excellent park for small to mid campers. Main road driving in is VERY narrow and curvy. Can be very difficult to pass oncoming traffic in various areas on road as there is nowhere to merge when meeting oncoming traffic. We have a 38’ pull behind and I will not take it here. Simply not safe as there is not enough room to maneuver at all for a camper that size. Beautiful park for small campers and tents!
Dwaynes W.ScoutBatesville KOA
THE WORST KOA I'VE EVER STAYED AT
Bathrooms = -5 Showers = -100 Staff = 5 Campsites = 2. Could they make the sites any smaller? Camper next to you is right on top of you. Landscaping = 4 - just not kept up well at all. Dog Park = one, and it's a loooooooooooong ways away. I travel full-time. Stay at KOA's all the time. This is, by far, THE WORST KOA I have been to and, no matter what, I won't be back. Seriously bad. There's even a $10 charge if you leave the KOA and then try to return . What? I have to pay to get back to my things? It looks nice with the ponds... but truth be told, THE WORST KOA EVER - it's a dump compared to what is expected from a KOA. Uhg.
Dave C.ScoutFollow The River RV Resort
Don't ask for a refund if you can't park there!
The manager at this RV park assaulted me and snatched my iPhone out of my hand! Are you kidding me?? The video was edited(shortened) because these review sites won't allow anything more than 30 seconds. BUT what was said by both of us beforehand and afterwards doesn't matter. The fact is she's supposed to be the professional and she not only called me a"d*ck" and an"a**hole", but she proceeded to violently take my phone out of my hand and refused to give it back. I ultimately talked her into giving it back but WHO DOES THIS? She later actually punched me in the face. Yeah! Right in the face. But unfortunately, the video started and when she got on me, I guess I accidentally hit the stop button I was so scared. What was I scared of? Because, in the professions I've had, you learn that people are capable of anything. I didn't know if she was armed. I know I wasn't. I called 911 and am going to pursue the prosecution of her for assaulting a person over 60 yrs old, which is a felony. These types of animals do not need to be on our streets much less managing a nice RV park. This all came about because the sewer pipe on my motorhome is only 5" off the ground when parked. The lot she gave me has a sewer inlet pipe that sits over a foot off the ground meaning the feces would have to flow uphill to work. When I pointed this out, this manager said,"that's your problem, you'll have to figure it out". When I asked for a refund, she said no way and started in on my calling me vulger names(she did this several times). What professional person dealing with the public does this? She also refused to move me to another site saying she doesn't have any, but anyone can look around and see the park is not even half full- so, that's a lie. Annndddd, there's more! But I'll be posting every day on this site(and many others), so I’ll address more tomorrow and in the coming days and weeks.
Kara S.
GuideStonelick State Park Campground
Big sites but can be loud and crowded
Nice big sites, fairly level. We camped at site 35 and it was very slopey, our levelers only helped a little. First night the shower house STUNK but then the next day it smelled fine while our closest bathrooms were out of order. The trail to the lake was right next to the sit and that was lovely.
Evan C.GuideJim Terrell Park
Looks Good!
8/13/2025
NOTE: I did NOT stay here. I was going to, but decided to drive a little farther than I had initially planned. I did want to check it out though because there aren't many reviews.
This looks like a solid option to tent for a night though. The town looks very nice and quiet, and the park seems well-kempt. If the sites are on the river, just know there's a restaurant on the opposite bank that might be a source of noise/light at night, and the park itself is kind of close to the road. I'm not exactly sure where one would tent, but there did seem to be some flat space behind a rafting/kayaking shack to the left as you pull in.
Guide to Newport
Camping options near Newport, Kentucky span across both Kentucky and Ohio, with many sites positioned along waterways within 45 minutes of downtown Cincinnati. Winter camping is available year-round at several locations including Indian Springs Campground and Winton Woods Campground, while elevation changes between riverside sites and hillside campgrounds can impact temperatures and drainage during rainy periods. Most campgrounds maintain flat, paved sites suitable for various camping setups.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Miami Whitewater Forest Campground, campers can access both shore fishing and boat fishing on the lake. "Good fishing both from the rental rowboats and shore," notes John M., who appreciates the non-motorized boating options at this county park.
Mountain biking: Jim Terrell Park features a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail adjacent to the campground. One visitor explains, "What you may not realize is right next to the campground is a mountain biking trail that is 1.2 miles long... I don't bike this trail as that would not be wise with my coordination skills. However, I have hiked it several times."
Natural history learning: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground offers educational exhibits focused on paleontology and natural history. "This is a small and simple park with a lot of opportunities to learn. There are a lot of little trails that criss cross each other and a lot of informational signs and a little museum," explains Lynn G., who also mentions the park's "orienteering course" as a surprise feature.
Paddling access: Many campgrounds provide water access points specifically for paddlers. At A.J. Jolly Park & Campground, "The main lake is nice you can rent kayaks canoes. Or use your own boat. The boat ramp is nice," though Jeffrey D. warns that the water at the Flatwood RV section can be a "shallow mud hole" depending on the season.
What campers like
River views: Tucker's Landing offers direct Ohio River vistas from concrete camping pads. "We visited for a weekend in April. Site 22 had a beautiful view of the ohio river. The kids enjoyed seeing the barges going up and down the river. It was very quiet and peaceful," shares Lindsey S.
Urban proximity with natural setting: Winton Woods Campground balances city access with outdoor experiences. "Great campground and park. Plenty to do. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, splash park, etc.," notes Jeremy K., who only complained about "no shade at the section we were in."
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds feature wildlife observation opportunities. "Great Attraction, you can walk the trails and even get the excitement of seeing REAL LIVE BISON. Pretty sweet experience!" exclaims Zoe S. about Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.
Well-maintained facilities: Many campers highlight the quality of infrastructure. "This campground was clean, and it was just Beautiful there," shares John M. about A.J. Jolly Park & Campground, while another camper describes Winton Woods as "super clean and quiet. Bathhouses were very clean."
What you should know
Reservation challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult booking systems. A camper at Winton Woods noted: "We needed to stay on a Monday night and tried all weekend (Sat and Sun before) to book a site online. Both the mobile site and the full website didn't work. There's a number listed to call 'if you're having trouble booking online,' but of course the office was closed all weekend."
Site limitations: East Fork State Park Campground has a geographic layout that affects convenience. "The State Park is on one side of the Lake and the Campground is on the other. There is no public road between the two. The campground is nice but it's an extremely long walking distance to the lake," advises Karen J.
Seasonal water conditions: Water levels and quality vary throughout the year. "The main lake is nice... The other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section is a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters," warns Jeffrey D. about A.J. Jolly Park.
Vehicle restrictions: Not all camping vehicles are welcome at every location. At Indian Springs Campground, one traveler reported being told "we don't take those vehicles here" regarding a converted shuttle bus, despite it being "well maintained."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Stonelick State Park Campground offers family-friendly amenities near campsites. "Our spot was right next to a small Pollinator trail that lead to the water. My little ones had a blast riding their scooters around the round about," notes Jess H., who also appreciated the "quick walk and very clean" restrooms.
Educational opportunities: Use campgrounds as learning opportunities about local ecosystems. "This is a good interactive grade school age children campground," shares Shelly S. about Big Bone Lick, noting that "the museum and gift shop have a lot of educational stuff which would be excellent for a home schooling trip."
Kid-friendly recreation: Many campgrounds include diverse activities for different age groups. At Miami Whitewater Forest, one parent appreciated the "great family atmosphere" with "an absolutely wonderful playground inside the campground and lots of trails and paddle boats by the harbor."
Visibility considerations: Choose sites where kids can be supervised while allowing independence. One parent noted about Miami Whitewater Forest: "Nice flat camping areas for most sites, small campground with great views of playground for most sites near there."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for leveling: Many campgrounds have uneven sites requiring preparation. "The sites I'm at are on a hillside so think theatrical style site. None are level looking so you will need to know what your doing to level your rig," advises Bobby C. about A.J. Jolly Park.
Infrastructure limitations: RVers should check hookup specifications before booking. "Campgrounds were designed for pop up campers limited sites for RVs and Travel Trailers," notes Jeffrey about A.J. Jolly Park, while another camper mentions: "Water hook ups are on the opposite side of electrical on several sites."
Traffic considerations: Access roads can present challenges at some locations. Beth H. mentions that there is "a bit steep grade to enter the campground" at Big Bone Lick, advising: "If coming from the south into the campground, get off at the Richwood exit. Our GPS routed us another way and Richwood would have been much easier."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Newport, KY?
Which is the most popular campground near Newport, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Newport, KY is East Fork State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 64 reviews.
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