britni M.
Scout
ScoutBowling Green KOA
Everything we needed
Great pull through spots. Every ammenity needed. Pet friendly with dog park for off-leash use. If ever that way again, will definitely us. 30 minites from Mammoth Cave.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Park City, KY
Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort, located on the entrance road to Mammoth Cave National Park, offers full-hookup sites that accommodate dogs throughout their camping options. Most sites include gravel surfaces with some featuring concrete pads, though these can be shorter than ideal for larger rigs. The campground maintains several pet-friendly amenities including open grassy areas suitable for dog walking. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Park City, Kentucky. Singing Hills RV Park and Campground, another pet-friendly option in the area, features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings where pets are welcome. Both campgrounds enforce leash policies for dogs, with waste disposal facilities available throughout the properties. Mammoth Cave Campground also permits pets at their sites, though specific pet amenities may be limited compared to private campgrounds.
The surrounding area provides numerous opportunities for dog-friendly outdoor activities, with hiking trails throughout Mammoth Cave National Park where leashed pets are permitted on select surface trails. Many campgrounds in the region maintain designated pet exercise areas, though none feature off-leash dog parks within their boundaries. The campground near the park entrance makes accessing pet-friendly hiking convenient during morning and evening hours when temperatures are cooler for dogs. Local Cave City businesses cater to visitors with pets, including several restaurants with outdoor seating areas that welcome dogs. The large grassy fields at Singing Hills provide ample space for exercising dogs after a day of exploring the caves and surrounding attractions. Seasonal considerations include summer heat that can limit outdoor pet activities to early morning or evening hours, especially on paved surfaces.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Park City, Kentucky (63)
1. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
138 ReviewsMammoth Cave, KY7 miles+1 (270) 758-2424$25 - $50 / night
"Bathrooms were close by and air conditioned too! The showers are in the general store building where the post office is so a short walk or drive there."
"green river, which was enjoyed by all, and we appreciated avoiding the main entrance besieged by spring break campers!"
2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
34 ReviewsPark City, KY4 milesWebsite"Close proximity to Mammoth Cave. Don’t miss the Amish bakery/cafe nearby!"
"The older sites are more established with shade but most are gravel and not as easy to access while walking or biking. Karst beach is so nice with the wibit (extra cost but worth it)."
3. Singing Hills RV Park And Campground
21 ReviewsPark City, KY3 milesWebsite+1 (270) 773-3789"This campground is located near the entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park. It is a great place for a day or two of relaxation before getting back on the highway."
"Our site was right next to the catch and release pond. We had a little bridge that crossed the creek from our main site to an additional space where our fire ring was."
4. Baileys Point
34 ReviewsLucas, KY14 milesWebsite+1 (270) 622-6959$22 - $50 / night
"The sites are sit up so there is a view of the lake from most of the sites and the site are fairly large."
"It's one of the few in the state where you can camp near the water and keep your kayaks or boat within a quick stroll."
5. Nolin Lake State Park Campground
40 ReviewsSweeden, KY17 milesWebsite+1 (270) 286-4240$27 - $45 / night
"Near Brownsville, Ky and a little off the beaten path. But definitely worth a visit or two."
"This lakeside getaway is one that will keep us coming back!! If you've never been to Kentucky...this will keep you coming back to the Bluegrass to camp for years to come!"
6. Cave Country RV Campground
14 ReviewsCave City, KY5 milesWebsite+1 (270) 773-4678"The dog park is beautiful with well trimmed grass and large. They have a nice swimming pool, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nice large gravel pull through site and level."
"This RV resort is located conveniently 15-20 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park. Also there are a lot of places to eat nearby. The staff/owners are all very friendly."
7. Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort
14 ReviewsPark City, KY2 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"This park is located on the entrance road to Mammoth Caves NP, and it is a spectacular way to stay and enjoy the hiking in the caves!"
"The dumpster is centrally located and easy to find. On arrival, you get a map and good information. Across the street from Diamond Caverns!"
8. Maple Springs Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
12 ReviewsMammoth Cave, KY9 milesWebsite+1 (270) 758-2424$50 / night
"I chose this site because it was pet friendly. Each site was spacious with room for up to three tents without feeling crowded."
"Nice large camping areas, secluded and quiet, easy access to the trails. Well maintained full hookup for RVs and plenty of room for your horse too."
9. Horse Cave KOA
13 ReviewsHorse Cave, KY9 milesWebsite+1 (270) 786-2819"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. "
"It had a gorgeous view of the Kentucky hills. Full hook up. The sites all looked very nice. They had teepees, covered wagons & a couple of treehouses. A nice area for tents as well."
10. Barren River Lake State Resort Park Campground
18 ReviewsLucas, KY16 milesWebsite+1 (270) 646-2151$33 - $46 / night
"Plenty of playgrounds and trails for our kid. Clean bathhouses if you need them."
"Being able to park your boat within walking distance of your camper, load up and go when you please, we loved that!
The park was clean and the neighborhood of the campground was very friendly!"
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Park City, KY
596 Reviews of 63 Park City Campgrounds
Jody A.
GuideHorse Cave KOA
This is a CUTE campground!
This is a super cute campground. Easily accessible and very clean sites! 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. We had a great little trip here and would love to come again for a longer stay!
Thomas R.
TravelerCave Country RV Campground
Good stop along the way
Off the freeway and very convenient. Very clean. Great dog park. Do not camp close to the railroad tracks. Loud horns in the middle of the night. Not much shade. Close to Mammoth Caves.
Shelly S.
LegendBowling Green KOA
Why would I pay that much?!
My brother visits KOA’s all the time for camping. Me, not so much. I have a hard time paying $40 for a tent site when I can camp for free or under $20. The Bowling Green KOA, Ky is located on the outskirts of Bowling Green near the I65 and Natcher interchange. You can actually see the back end of the campground from the ramp that connects the two. My first thought when considering a stay.
I spoke with two of the very friendly and helpful ladies in the office and got a plethora of information. So much so that I’m sure I’ll forget some of it, but here goes;) So first with your fee you recieve (you and all your group) a free game of Minature Golf a day. Next there is wifi and cable available. There is a swimming pool on site and two pay lakes with paddle boats. A dog park and short trail. Depending on the month you visit there are also special incentives to stay an extra night. In May some of your fee is donated to Camp. With a KOA card there are special incentives too and you earn points with every stay. So, all that being said I did purchase a KOA card. Though this is not my favorite type of camping it will come in handy on an upcoming trip and when I camp with my brother ;) I was pleasantly surprised that the interstate noise was mostly not noticiple. There are plenty of trees that help block the noise and offer a lot of shade. We were in a busier site at the end of Abby Dr but it was an easy walk to the two small “lakes“( more like ponds ) and the dog park and showerhouse (with dogwash station) were a short walk away. Not much else to do but a fun enough spot for younger kids. ( no “bears“ to take photos with) and not as many special activities as some other theme campgrounds. This is a nice older campground, worth a night or two visit to get away from the grind for a bit.
MickandKarla W.LegendBowling Green KOA
Nice KOA
This KOA was easy to find by following our GPS. We checked in about 45 minutes prior to their 1:00 PM check in time and they didn’t even mention us being early. We decided we didn’t need an escort to our site as it was near the office. We proceeded to deluxe-patio pull-through site H-4 with FHUs. The utilities were nicely placed in the middle of the pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. This site has plenty of shade as does most sites in the campground (CG) due to mature trees, so we did not put out Starlink. We got 4 bars LTE on Verizon and used our MiFi versus Starlink. Site H-4 has a utility box on the yard side, so we had extra space between the adjacent site. They have a decent sized dog park with an agility set up. This KOA has a lot of amenities and lives up to a Holiday KOA rating. The dog park is a nice size. They have a decent laundry room behind the office with 4 washers and 8 dryers. It’s$2.50 to wash and$1.50 to dry. They have 2 fishing ponds. The large one you can keep 2 fish for$20 and the small one is catch and release. There’s some traffic noise from I-65 and surrounding roads. Our main reason to visit the area was to visit the National Corvette Museum. We enjoyed our two night stay.
Pawsfuradventure T.GuideMoutardier
Lakeside, fisherman's paradise
Moutardier Campground is a fisherman’s paradise. 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. There were boat ramps, a marina nearby to rent boats, and also offered a playground. Pets were welcomed (we have a dog and a hiking cat). We also had cell service (Verizon).
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. There are power boats allowed in the lake. Many people were fishing from their boats, kayaks, or from the shore.
There is also a two mile hike that is in the campground called Shady Creek Trail. It looked like it had not been hiked in a while but it went through woods, small stream and had a cool rock formation at one part that you would swear is a haven for snakes. Pets enjoyed it but beware if you do not like spiders. This trail was covered in spiders and webs. No exaggeration that we cleared about a hundred spiders out of our path.
The campground was very well manicured and clean. Many of the sites were right on the lake. They were close together but did not seem it as they were on different levels and angles. Everyone was quiet and courteous. Bathrooms were very clean and well lit. The showers were “dated” - water stains but clean. Great water pressure and hot water.
There was no store on the campground but 5 minutes away was a great little restaurant called Sherry’s that we had both lunch and breakfast at. Food was delicious (fried dill pickle chips!) and one could buy bags of ice.
Overall this was a very relaxing campground. We met some wonderful people who have been coming to the campground for years. It is about 30 minutes from Mammoth Caves which was a great place to explore. Overall we gave the campground a 4 - lakeside and if you love to fish - it’s paradise.
- hholly S.Traveler
Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
Well maintained, easy access sites
Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available. Also, lots of golf carts to rent.
- SScott M.Traveler
Cave Country RV Campground
Cave Country
This RV Park is clean and well maintained. The dog park is beautiful with well trimmed grass and large. They have a nice swimming pool, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nice large gravel pull through site and level. The Mammoth Cave National Park is 10 miles with many other attractions nearby. We stayed for a week and loved it.
Alejandra E.GuideMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great camping spot
We booked a group site and had 3 tents. It’s very woodsy and tranquil. Bathrooms were close by and air conditioned too! The showers are in the general store building where the post office is so a short walk or drive there. It’s coin operated with a change machine for bills. $1.50 to turn the shower on and insert more coins before it turns off for additional time if needed. The park is amazing and there’s lots of trails that lead to caves and cave openings. All the cave tours within the park were fully booked when we went so we booked some private tours outside the park in the surrounding area. Lots of opportunities to see caves! We stayed for two nights and did some star gazing! Overall great campground and facilities. They also have a kennel for a small fee at the park lodge if you bring your pet and you’re going in a cave tour whether in the park or outside of it. Pets are generally not allowed in caves. Just confirm pet is vaccinated.
Guide to Park City
Park City, Kentucky sits at the edge of the Mammoth Cave National Park area with rolling karst topography at elevations averaging 600-700 feet. The limestone-rich region creates a distinctive camping landscape with unusual sinkholes and underground drainage systems. Fall temperatures range from 40-65°F with colorful foliage making it a popular season for campers seeking pet-friendly accommodations.
What to do
Cave tours beyond Mammoth: While Mammoth Cave gets most attention, smaller cave systems offer unique experiences. "Never a Dull Moment at Mammoth! The park was smaller than many Encore and Thousand Trails parks but offers all of the normal amenities including the pool, playground, clubhouses, putt putt and more," notes a visitor to Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort.
Fishing opportunities: The region offers excellent fishing in nearby lakes and streams. A camper at Baileys Point reports, "Plenty of room at our site for 2 tents, but it was a little difficult to find level spots. Lots of shade. Enjoyed hanging out in the water and finding fossils on the rocky beach. Kayaking was easy and fun."
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings provide opportunities to spot native wildlife. "Deer & turkey walk thru ur campsite! Very clean & quiet! The wildlife are very friendly!" shares a reviewer about Mammoth Cave Campground.
What campers like
Natural water features: The region's lakes and rivers add to the camping experience. At Nolin Lake State Park Campground, visitors appreciate "Campsite has good showers too which is a plus. Nearby mammoth caves!" Another camper notes, "This was our first time staying here, but it won't be our last. We loved the quaintness of the park, the sites are very roomy and flat. We loved being close to the water as well."
Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer structured activities for children. A visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave shares, "This is the kind of campground you can take your kids, never leave the campground, and have fun for days... We did arts and crafts, bingo, trick or treating, watched the golf cart parade, played on several of the different playgrounds, and putt putt golf."
Quiet atmosphere: Many campers value the peaceful settings. "We wanted to go to see Mammoth Caves, but the tours were already booked out. So we were searching for a night to camp. I called and Beth answered our call. Very sweet Lady. We chose spot 1. Bathrooms/showers are ok," reports a camper about their stay at Singing Hills RV Park and Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Weather varies significantly by season in the Park City area. "We tent camping with my family Thursday-Saturday while visiting Mammoth Cave. Thursday night we were kept awake by loud campers and campground staff weren't around to enforce quiet hours. Quiet hours do not start until 11 PM which is not ideal for campers with young children," notes a visitor to Nolin Lake State Park.
Reservation requirements: Tours and campsites fill quickly during peak seasons. "If you're going to geocache pre-save your coordinates and instructions cause there is no signal in the park. If you visit the restaurant at the lodge they have WiFi but it's slloooowwww," advises a Mammoth Cave Campground visitor.
Pet policies: Most dog-friendly campgrounds near Park City require leashes and have specific pet areas. At Cave Country RV Campground, a camper appreciated, "I really like and appreciate the dog park where I took my dogs to run and play to get some exercise and they really enjoyed it, too."
Tips for camping with families
Attraction planning: Schedule cave tours and other activities before arrival. "Make sure you have your map and know which trail(s) you want to link up to. Winging it may make for a long afternoon :) excellent campground area for the horse enthusiast and sometimes very full!" advises a Maple Springs visitor.
Playground access: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, "Tons of space. Tons of things to do. Everyone has been so nice. Lots of things for the children to do. Awesome playgrounds. Will be back," shares a satisfied camper.
Child-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's activities. "This is a super cute campground. Easily accessible and very clean sites! 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," reports a visitor to Horse Cave KOA.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Not all sites accommodate larger rigs comfortably. "The sites are sit up so there is a view of the lake from most of the sites and the site are fairly large. The grounds were very clean and maintained including the bath house, it is dog/pet friendly and the staff was very nice," explains a camper at Baileys Point.
Utility considerations: Water and electrical hookups vary by campground and site. "Sites in row B are 30 amp hookups. Some sites has short concrete pads in between gravel while others are just gravel. I would not recommend the concrete pads as most of them are too short for most rigs and will make it challenging to level," advises a Diamond Caverns RV Resort visitor.
Dump station logistics: Plan for potentially busy dump stations during peak checkout times. "We had a new site, 6, totally paved and great view of the conestoga wagons and pastures. Came with a movable fire pit and nice picnic table. I think it's the best site. 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," recommends a Horse Cave KOA camper.
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