Top Glamping near Owensboro, KY

Owensboro is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Owensboro is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Owensboro, KY. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Glamping Sites Near Owensboro, KY (14)

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    1. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    33 Reviews
    62 Photos
    105 Saves
    Santa Claus, Indiana

    Immerse yourself in the magic of America's Christmas Hometown with a stay at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph, formerly known as Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort. Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of southern Indiana, our resort offers a range of unforgettable camping and lodging experiences that cater to families of all sizes.

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph, a two-time National RV Park of the Year, is nestled in the captivating town of Santa Claus. Discover spacious RV and tent sites, charming vacation rentals, and breathtaking scenery.

    Experience an extraordinary stay with incredible amenities and activities. Dive into Santa's SplashDown WaterPark, make a splash at Blitzen Bay pool, and enjoy miniature golf. Treat yourself at our snack bar, let your furry friends play in the dog park, and embrace outdoor adventures like fishing, paddle boating, and scenic trails. Explore Santa Claus' magical attractions, including Santa's Candy Castle and the Santa Claus Christmas Store, with Holiday World Theme Park nearby.

    Create cherished memories and embrace the joy and wonder of Santa Claus at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph. Your adventure awaits!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $101 / night

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    2. Scales Lake Park

    17 Reviews
    66 Photos
    59 Saves
    Boonville, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $17 - $140 / night

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    3. Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
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    68 Saves
    Saint Croix, Indiana

    Overview

    The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site.

    Recreation

    Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.

    Facilities

    Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.

    Natural Features

    The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

    Nearby Attractions

    Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest __ Brooks Cabin __ Buffalo Trace __ Carnes Mill Site__ Clover Lick Barrens __ Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower__ Initial Point __ Lick Creek African American Settlement __ The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead __ Wesley Chapel Gulf __

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 / night

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    4. Vastwood Co Park

    4 Reviews
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    11 Saves
    Hawesville, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $8 - $20 / night

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    5. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
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    76 Saves
    New Harmony, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

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    7. Livermore RV Park

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    8 Saves
    Mount Vernon, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    8. Miles Landing Campground

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    27 Saves
    Chandler, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $2 - $40 / night

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    9. Cave Creek - Rough River Lake

    6 Reviews
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    17 Saves
    Falls of Rough, Kentucky

    Overview

    Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

    Recreation

    A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas.

    Facilities

    A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas.

    Natural Features

    The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake. Rough River Lake provides views of ancient sandstone, shale and limestone cliffs. An abundance of water in the area, both surface and underground, has carved through limestone to create a myriad of sinks and caverns. The lake itself is home to numerous species of wildlife, including migratory songbirds and waterfowl.

    Nearby Attractions

    This historic Green Farm is adjacent to the lake. It consists of about 3,000 acres, a large ancestral home, an old water-powered mill, and a golf course. Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts the longest cave system in the world with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is about a one-hour drive away. Other nearby attractions also include the historic Holt House in Hardinsburg, the Jack Thomas House in Leitchfield, and the new Aquatic Center in Leitchfield.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (270) 879-4304.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Once a reservation has been created, there will be a $10 fee to cancel your reservation, change sites, or change dates. Cancellations made the date before you are scheduled to arrive through the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night's use fee. No-show's are charged a $20 fee plus the first night's use fee. If your reservaiton is for onliy 1 night, and you have been charged the first night's use fee, there is no $10 or $20 service fee charged.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $18 - $20 / night

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    10. Rough River Dam State Resort Park

    3 Reviews
    20 Photos
    11 Saves
    Falls of Rough, Kentucky

    The campground is closed until further notice for dam repair.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Owensboro

136 Reviews of 14 Owensboro Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
    July 26, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    Horrible

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph View all Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph 4.2(1.2K) OVERVIEW PRICES REVIEWS PHOTOS BY OWNER ABOUT Google review summary 5 4 3 2 1 4.2(1,185) Reviews All cabin184 golf cart167 water slides45 mattress41+6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest ron james 11 reviews Vacation| Family I have shared with the management at sun outdoors and they have ignored my message. Unit cabin 518 was ant infested and dirty. But the dangerous impact on our health was BLACK MOLD. We all experienced breathing, headaches and other issues… More Stephanie S Local Guide·167 reviews·4193 photos a week ago NEW Our first trip here. We absolutely loved it. All of the staff is very friendly. The park is very clean and we looked out with good neighbors. Golf carts are available to rent and they have golf cart light parades a few… More Video 1 in review by Stephanie S Photo 2 in review by Stephanie S Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph(Owner) a week ago Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities our park has to offer. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit! Ryan Levasseur Local Guide·19 reviews·12 photos 4 days ago NEW It's so rare to find a place that you wish you would have booked one more night.… More Photo 1 in review by Ryan Levasseur Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph(Owner) 3 days ago Hi Ryan, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time during your mini vacation at our campground. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the nostalgia, amenities, and activities we offer. We hope to welcome you back soon! Shelbey Sledge 1 review a month ago We stayed from Friday-Monday and 10/10 recommend. We stayed in a tent camp site. Having electric and water was nice. The bathrooms near 119K were personal bathrooms with a shower, toilet, and sink. So much better than a community bathroom.… More Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph(Owner) a month ago Shelbey, thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your experience at our campsite! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the amenities provided. Your feedback about the lack of hanging space is duly noted, and we will look into improving that aspect. ron james 11 reviews Vacation| Family I have shared with the management at sun outdoors and they have ignored my message. Unit cabin 518 was ant infested and dirty. But the dangerous impact on our health was BLACK MOLD. We all experienced breathing, headaches and other issues but they will not respond I am now on the March for safety and action. I will post on every social media method possible. I asked for their legal contact but they have chosen to ignore. I was handed a spray can for ants and spiders with the message this has a bad smell. Other posts will give more gruesome details Rooms: 1/5| Service: 1/5| Location: 3/5

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    June 20, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    Poor management oversite

     I have tried to contact corporate and been ignored.. We  stayed at the Rudolph campsite in Santa Claus Indiana like I stated before we would like a refund for one night and one night of the golf cart as we wound up leaving.  the toilet seat was cracked, which pinched me and one of my Children left marks, there were also mouse droppings in the drawer where the silverware was and stains on the sheets. I have pictures of all this and since nobody has contacting us, I will give it until Monday morning and then I will have my attorney contact them with all the pictures since they don’t want to do anything about this and then I will also be posting with the Better Business Bureau and attaching all the pictures.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    June 8, 2024

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Great campground with persistent raccoons

    Harmonie State Park looks like a great place for a family vacation. In addition to the campground with at least 2 playgrounds, there are trails, picnic areas and a boat ramp. We only stayed 1 night. Site 166 is big and on the end of a road. There's a restroom and water spigot within walking distance. They have showers but we didn't use them. Our only problem was 1 or more raccoons kept coming into our site. We shooed them away but they kept coming back. I'm sure they were just looking for food.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    May 12, 2024

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Camp site #83

    It had electeic hook up but we were tent camping early May 2024. The campsite is mostly hill with a wash out running through it. It is also the breeding site of thousands of Miner Bees. They were docile and no one got stung but they were everywhere from sun up to sun down the entire site hummed with bees. The entire ground was full of holes that they were coming in and out of. Close to bathroom/showers and a playground, fresh water source across the road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    May 8, 2024

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Nice, clean, state park.

    Everything was well kept and clean. Multiple bath/shower houses on each loop. Push button showers. Takes about a minute to get water hot, but good after that. Dated, but clean and functional. The lights stay on 24/7 so bugs are in the shower house.

    Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer. New Harmony (town) is close by and a must stop. Nature walks, lots of unique history you will find nowhere else, quaint shopping, coffee shops, wine bar, dining, etc...

    The pool has been filled in at the park. Very disappointing.

    I was demolished by mosquitos and was covered in deet. Tried picaridin too. If you get the biters off you, the gnats were all over me too. Not sure if just time of year or maybe always this way (did rain multiple times).

    Couldn't use mountain bike trails and most hike trails as it was too wet.

    Suggest calling before making reservations because many of electric sites are not level, at all. Ask which would be best.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    April 14, 2024

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Great Trip

    We had a great time here. Nice spaced out place. We stayed at site 192. It was at the back of the campground, but close to the bathrooms/showers and just across from the playground. It was close enough to walk to the Nature Center and grab ice cream. There’s even a hiking trail right behind. And not much through traffic since it’s in the back. Staff was extremely friendly. They had ice and firewood to purchase. Even the other campers were extremely friendly. We were only a few mins from downtown New Harmony. The coffee shop there was very good. Evansville was about 30 mins. We had to go get a new car battery there and DNR used a jump box to get us going. Very clean bathrooms and grounds. The only reason it didn’t get 5 stars were the showers. Older, took awhile to heat up, only had water for about 15 seconds at a time. Not easy to get a squirming toddler bathed. Better than nothing though. Great campground, highly recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    April 11, 2024

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Spring 2024

    Had the campground to myself. Facilities for showering were fine. Park employees were very friendly. I saw some cabins at park that they rent out that looked like a good deal for the non camping people. Short drive away is the town of New Harmony. They seem to have a lot of events in summer and fall. Access to the Wabash River right at the park

  • Camper-submitted photo from Miles Landing Campground
    April 10, 2024

    Miles Landing Campground

    Perfect location to view the Solar Eclipse

    We stayed at Miles Landing the weekend leading up to the Solar Eclipse in April 2024. Everyone was pleasant. Managment provided viewing glasses and arranged for a food truck.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scales Lake Park
    March 18, 2024

    Scales Lake Park

    Excellent Park

    What a gem of a park! From the stunning trails to the pristine lake, this place is a nature lover's paradise. The shower facilities are top-notch, ensuring a comfortable stay for all campers. One thing to note is the strict parking rule at camp sites, but don't worry, there's overflow parking available for visitors. It's enforced for everyone's safety and convenience. The highlight for many is the petting zoo—an absolute must-visit for campers of all ages. It's a fantastic experience that adds an extra layer of fun to your stay. While there's no on-site camp store, fret not! You're just a short drive away from a local dollar store and the famous Tastee Freeze. Trust me, their ice cream is out of this world, and the food is equally delightful. I highly recommend treating yourself to a visit. Overall, this park offers everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Can't wait to visit again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian-Celina Recreation Area
    October 13, 2023

    Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    Away from the crazy parks

    This location is much more laid back than neighboring state parks. It’s low key and quiet. Regionally there are lots of things to see and do but this location is just a low stress stay. Side note, the new shower house is great!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Warrick County Park Scales Lake Park
    September 21, 2023

    Warrick County Park Scales Lake Park

    Peaceful But Plain

    A very peaceful place to camp with helpful rangers. There was a free petting zoo which was great but the animals seemed very discontented. The trails were interesting but vacant of trail markers and some plaques were vandalized from years before. Firewood is $8 a bundle and parking is $3 a day. Well priced and serene, but I would recommend this for people without children or someone looking for a camp away from any kind of excitement.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
    September 9, 2023

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    Great Location for Holiday World

    33’ Class C - Pull Through Lot

    Our family enjoyed the amenities and the easy “special entrance” shuttle to holiday world. Super easy and fun.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian-Celina Recreation Area
    June 4, 2023

    Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    Quiet and Clean in the Tall Trees

    Indian-Celina is a beautiful campground. The sites are set up well for tent camping with flat gravel tent pads set deep in tall trees with ample privacy. The restrooms were spotless and modern and the shower stalls were spacious and private with locking doors. There is no swimming here, but you can swim a few miles away at Tipsaw Lake. Just watch out for the abundant poison ivy!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    June 28, 2022

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Maybe not a tent…

    the heat was definitely a vibe killer. our tent trapped in so much heat and humidity it was INSANE. plots are very close together, so you have people around you. and animals start to become active around 8:30pm. we had some trouble with a few raccoons coming up to our table and having no fear to approach us. i suggest keeping a large stick with you. and bring a candle to keep bugs away. they’re everywhere and all over you. wouldn’t recommend trail #2 either. only trail i went on while i was there and i ran into at least 20 spiderwebs, a large bug chased us for another good 2 miles continuing to land on us and buzz in our ears. the trails are long with no mile markers, but very cool scenery on the way. the trail ended at a road, where you have to walk all the way back to camp (about 45 minutes) up hills and on the road.. ALSO LIVE BUGS IN SHOWERS!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    June 10, 2022

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    This state park was easy to find. We arrived about 4:45 PM as their Sunday check in time is 5:00 PM. There were still campers coming out of the park. Check in was super easy thanks to a very nice ranger. We proceeded 3 miles into the park to the campground(CG) loop areas. We were offered pull through site 20 if we didn’t want our reserved site 22 that was a back-in with electric(50/30 AMP) only. Site 22 was an easy back-in and its a large site so we stuck with this site. We paid$23 per night, plus$5 transaction fee, and$3.22 tax for this site. Upon arrival we payed a one-time$9(out of state) entrance fee. There are water spigots periodically spaced around the loops. Ours was about 55 feet from our site, which was convenient to fill our fresh water tank. There was a sign on the spigot not allowing splitters to connect for more permanent use. We were in one of the CG’s first loops, 16-28, that was pretty much empty during our two night’s stay Sun- Tue the first week week of June. We liked this loop’s privacy and space between sites. In the main campground areas(sites 60- 100s) the RV and tent sites were closer together but we did notice that a few sites around 118 had electric and water. There were quite a few restrooms/shower facilities smartly placed throughout the CG loops. This state park was among the cleanest and well maintain that we have experienced during our journeys.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
    June 4, 2022

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    Big Rig Friendly

    Very nice campground. Had the whole place to our selves a couple of nights. Concrete level sites. Pond to fish in and huge dog run, but not to close to a large number of sites. Definitely will be back. 

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    April 27, 2022

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Out of the way

    This is a small state park in an out of the way part of the state. Located in Southwest Indiana, about 40 miles from Evansville. 

    This is a typical Indiana State Park. Some sites are pretty close together, some are spacious. There's electricity, but water is shared. Some sites have 50 amp, so when you're looking to reserve, check that out. IMO, the best site is site 39. It's at the end of the row, with somewhat secluded. It's a walk to the bathroom, but worth it. Site 22 is also a good site at the end of a row & has a trail from the site to the small pond. 

    Be sure to watch for the grade also. Some of the sites had a noticeable incline. 

    Bathrooms are pretty dismal. They smelled bad too. They need to start replacing these old, worn out comfort stations with something from this century! The nature center is in the campground & is pretty small. We enjoyed it though.

    The camp store is in the park office& is ridiculous. Bring everything you need, cause you won't find it there!

    8 trails the longest is 2.5 miles, the shortest.25 miles. There's also mountain bike trails & a 4 mile horse trail.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harmonie State Park Campground
    April 9, 2022

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Almost a 5 star but the gnats drove us crazy

    We stayed at Harmonie State Park for 4 nights Tue-Fri the second weekend of April. Unfortunately the weather was cold, windy, and rainy. I don’t know if it was the weather but the gnats were everywhere. We had a pull through site #40 is was very narrow but it had a beautiful view out our back windows. Water was available throughout the park. It was easy to hook up if we needed more water. Only 3 spigots were not uncovered yet. We had a raccoon visit our campsite and heard bobcats at night.

    Take a tour of New Harmony if you like history. The town is beautiful most of the shops were not open during the week.

    Overall the park is beautiful we just didn’t have great luck with the weather.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian-Celina Recreation Area
    March 21, 2022

    Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    Loved the beauty

    Stayed on site #31 at North loop. Large site. Has a big fire ring and a picnic table. This site is pretty level. Check out Hemlock Cliffs in the area. Amazing landscape on a one mile loop.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scales Lake Park
    November 28, 2021

    Scales Lake Park

    Starve Hollow Park INDIANA

    Very quiet though it is winter season. There is still water available and a place to dump. We camped close to the lake in a pull through site. This time of year very few campers. But everyone I encountered even park staff was very friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian-Celina Recreation Area
    November 24, 2021

    Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    Quiet spot with some good trails

    Wife and I rented a site here on the South Loop for a weekend. It was probably about half full. Good space between sites, you could see about 3 sites from our own. Could not really hear any of our neighbors. Would definitely love to go back with a kayak or a canoe to paddle the lake.



Guide to Owensboro

Camping near Owensboro, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are great options to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: Many campgrounds, like Nolin Lake State Park Campground, have trails that lead to stunning views. One visitor mentioned, "We loved that hiking in Mammoth Cave National Park was only 15 min away!"
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Patoka Lake Campground is a great spot. A camper shared, "The boat ramp is within the campsite. Fish cleaning stations are right off the parking lot for the boat ramp, so very convenient."
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Campgrounds like Harmonie State Park Campground have playgrounds and picnic areas. One reviewer noted, "In addition to the campground with at least 2 playgrounds, there are trails, picnic areas, and a boat ramp."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Indian-Celina Recreation Area said, "The restrooms were spotless and modern, and the shower stalls were spacious and private."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Scales Lake Park remarked, "Everyone I encountered, even park staff, was very friendly."
  • Beautiful Scenery: Campers love the views and natural beauty. A reviewer at Moutardier said, "Camped in D Section right on the point with water on 3 sides of me. Very clean with the cleanest bathrooms and showers I have ever encountered."

What you should know

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Lake Lincoln Campground mentioned, "The sites are very close together, so when the campsites are full, you don't feel like you have much privacy."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores on-site. One visitor at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park noted, "There is no market, but you're just a short drive away from local stores."
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph advised, "Make sure to check the weather before your trip, as it can change quickly."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds and family-friendly activities. One camper at Sycamore Springs Park said, "There are at least 11 playgrounds for kids and a small 'town' complete with playhouses."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A visitor at Patoka Lake Campground mentioned, "The camp store was well stocked with an assortment of items from milk and bread to cake mix."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Make sure to schedule downtime for younger campers. A parent at Harmonie State Park Campground noted, "The park was quiet, which was great for our little ones."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, so check before booking. A camper at Indian-Celina Recreation Area advised, "Ensure you have a 25+ ft water hose for some sites."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A visitor at Lake Lincoln Campground said, "The campground has a camp store, but it’s good to have your own supplies."
  • Use Online Resources: Many RVers recommend checking reviews online. One camper at Moutardier mentioned, "I always check reviews before booking to find the best spots."

Camping around Owensboro, KY, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Owensboro, KY is Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph with a 3.9-star rating from 33 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find glamping camping near Owensboro, KY?

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