Best Dispersed Camping near Owensboro, KY

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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Owensboro

5 Reviews of 2 Owensboro Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

    It’s a very spartan spot

    Spot has a creek and is flat enough for a tent mostly just a single person spot no toilets. Road south coming in was destroyed some time ago have to w yer from east or west road.

  • Jaymi A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
    Jul. 5, 2023

    Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

    Perfect for Invisible Boondocking

    This is NOT a campground, but just roadside pull-offs on public land. There are no restrooms, fire rings, picnic tables, or other amenities. However, if you are camping in a self-contained SMALL vehicle, this is quiet, secluded, and beautiful. I did not see any pull offs that would accommodate an RV of any size, and nothing large enough to turn a trailer around.One pull off was nearly too small to turn around my small pick up truck. But the thick forest was beautiful. There are rock outcroppings along this road, which follows Mitchell Creek and lots to explore on foot. While I was exploring and camping on this road, only two vehicles passed during the entire 16 hours. VERY quiet. Have a paper map handy, as there is no cell signal and GPS was spotty. The place I camped had a small graveyard behind it, so if you’re superstitious, this may not be for you. There was also a big white building that was all locked up surrounded by open meadow that a larger vehicle might be able to park behind. A circular “drive” was mown around the building. A few of the pull offs I didn’t explore because they were muddy or washed out after several days of rain. I would camp here again for the quiet and it’s proximity to Hemlock Cliffs and Yellow Birch Ravine.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
    May. 7, 2021

    Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

    There is no camp ground

    There are just a couple of sites along the road. One is at the trail crossing for horses, hikers, and bikers. Its basically a make your own campsite. Ok place if you like to really rough it.

  • Sofia A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
    Oct. 23, 2020

    Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

    Nice but nope

    It took me 20 from route 64 to find this place. If you are solo female traveler don’t even waste your time. After 5 min of driving on the very skinny gravel road y saw what it look like spots but Iam not sure really. 10 min later I got to the coordinates and there was nothing, not seven an opening just more road. Y just keep driving till I got back to 64 and found a Cracker Barrel 17 miles away.

  • Tommy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

    Limited dispersed sites

    Mitchell Creek Road in Hoosier National Forest, is just one small section of a road that runs along Mitchell Creek. On the west end, where the road turns right (north), there was a small drive to the right that went down towards the creek bed. There was a small fire ring here, and another fire ring around the back, both set up on the rocks of the dry riverbed. These didn't seem like great camping areas, let alone a "campsite". Towards the middle this road, just east of an intersection for a road to the south, there was a campsite creek side, and a little farther, a campsite on the hillside. The hillside spot was taken, so we took that last spot. Lookout for turtles on the road, we spotted and removed 4 of them.

    The area was rather buggy, and to be honest a little sketchy, so we slept in our van. Only two cars drove by, each time kicking up a big cloud of white dust which covered most of the foliage by the road. It hadn't rained in a while. We went briefly down to the creek, but it was very buggy and not very nice to hike. At night, we heard some loud mysterious crashing in some nearby trees, and what was possibly a large band of coyotes in the distance. Can't imagine I'd ever come back to this area, but it's there as an option for sure!


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Guide to Owensboro

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Owensboro, Kentucky, where nature lovers can find secluded spots to unwind and explore. With a variety of locations offering unique experiences, you're sure to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Dispersed campers should check out Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed

  • This area features a serene creek and flat terrain, making it suitable for tent camping, though amenities are minimal. Check it out at Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed.

Perfect for Invisible Boondocking at Mitchell Creek Road

  • If you're looking for a quiet escape, the pull-offs along Mitchell Creek provide a peaceful setting, ideal for small, self-contained vehicles. Explore this hidden gem at Mitchell Creek Road.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Owensboro, Kentucky

  • Be prepared for a rugged experience, as some sites like those along Mitchell Creek may require a bit of effort to access, with no established facilities available. Plan your visit to Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed for a true back-to-nature experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Owensboro, KY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Owensboro, KY is Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed with a 2.6-star rating from 5 reviews.