Best Tent Camping near Park City, KY
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Best Tent Sites Near Park City, KY (6)
1. Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Brownsville, Kentucky8 Reviews•48 Photos•39 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
3. Mountain top retreat
Cave City, Kentucky1 Review•2 Photos•4 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$150 / night
4. River Floodplain Campsites
Be the first to review!Mammoth Cave, Kentucky•4 SavesCamping on the river floodpain by Backcountry Use Permit.
- Tents
6. Donaldson Park
Be the first to review!Dale Hollow Lake, KentuckyOverview
Donaldson Park is located within the city limits of Celina, Tennessee, next to the Obey River Tailwater. A variety of recreational activities abound, including boating, fishing and picnicking.
Natural Features:
The park is made up of broad, grassy areas surrounded by large shade trees. An abundance of wildlife can be seen in the area, including white-tailed deer, bald eagles and the occasional beaver.
Recreation:
Fishing is a very popular activity on the Obey River, which is stocked with nearly 60,000 rainbow trout annually. Brown and brook trout are stocked as well.
The park offers many amenities for visitors. A boat ramp, playground, fitness trail, marble yard and volleyball, basketball and tennis courts are all found on-site.
Facilities:
Two accessible picnic shelters with electric hookups are available for reservation at Donaldson Park. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided.
Nearby Attractions:
The National Rolley Hole Marble Championship and Festival is held in nearby Standing Stone State Park. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the countrys best to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes games for kids, marble making, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Recent Tent Reviews in Park City
555 Reviews of 6 Park City Campgrounds
MickandKarla W.
Legend
Bowling 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.
Alex M.
ScoutHeartland RV Park
A great place
I am a long term camper. This park has all the utilities water, electric, sewer. I haven't had issues with the free wifi and am able to stream movies and TV with no buffering.
They have a community building with restrooms, showers, laundry, kitchen area, and mail pick up. They also have an outdoor community area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and grill.
They have been having events for the children. Movie night, outdoor games, and a camp fire with smores.
It's quiet and 5 minutes away from town. Door dash delivers.
The manager is a sweetheart and makes sure any issues are taken care of.
- ttiffany T.Scout
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp — Mammoth Cave National Park
Worse experience
Until midnight there was a loud microphone with drunk people trying to sing karaoke where it was heard around campground. Slurring speech and cursing. No respect to others trying to sleep.
Was booked for the weekend but leaving after night 1.
Aly E.
Guide
Nolin Lake State Park Campground
Camp among the trees
The campsites are surrounded by trees and it’s beautiful. Campsite has good showers too which is a plus. Nearby mammoth caves!
- Gary D.
TravelerNolin Lake State Park Campground
Great!
Best State Park we have stayed at to date..everything was better than expected. Staff very helpful.
amna S.Guide
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
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Jeremy K.GuideNolin Lake State Park Campground
Weekend trip
Very quiet, clean, and nice campground. Very close to Mammoth Cave. Shower facilities were very very clean. Nice well spaced sites.
Jennifer H.Legend
Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
Can’t beat the Location, Amenities & Proximity
We’re staying one night for Mammoth Cave and added a second night thanks to the activities offered. For a family that usually only spends one night that’s a big deal. The kids are super excited to do the lake inflatable course and have already enjoyed the nice playground and bouncing pad. We chose a standard site so I didn’t expect much. For the price it’s great to have all the hookups but it’s not level at all. I parked at an angle, propped up the front and our full slide gives it a wonky tilt so got it pretty good. It could probably use another level of blocks at the front. Just wonky sites. But nice and wide
- ccathyLGuide
Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Campground and Location
We really enjoyed the four days we spent at the Mammoth Caves Campground, right in the national park. I have to correct some information on this listing, though. There are no electric hookups. There is water available at spots throughout the campground, but not at the sites. There is one difficult to use dump station. Also, internet connections are terrible. You need to rely on the WiFi at the visitor center and lodge.
Setting that aside, it’s a beautiful, wooded campground with large and generally level sites. You’re right in the middle of the park, with all it has to offer. Its about a ten-twelve minute walk to the Visitor Center, which is where all the cave tours and many of the hiking trails start. The Visitor Center also has a great exhibit explaining the geology and history of the park and area. It is connected by a pedestrian bridge to the park lodge, which has several restaurants. Both buildings are wonderfully air conditioned, which helped a lot in the August heat.
Also helping with the heat are the caves themselves, which are spectacular and not to be missed. Other activities right in the park are lots of hiking opportunities and canoe and kayak rental.
There are modern and very clean bathrooms throughout the campground. It’s a mystery why they didn’t include showers when they built those bathrooms. Instead there are paid showers in the building housing the camp store. You insert six quarters and get a decent amount of time. For me, this was the only real downside of the campground, one I could put up with given all the other advantages.
Site 35B was a great site and was next to a small field, giving us extra space and privacy.
Holdun R.Guide
Horse Cave KOA
Wonderful!!
I stayed in spot 87 for 4 days. It was a clean camp with all kinds of variety of camping spots. The only reason is not getting 5 stars is bc it's right on the Interstate, and that noise wasn't the most peaceful. There were a ton of things for kids and families to do. There was a pool, playground, pond, etc. There were some really cool wagon tents, teepee's, and actual tree houses.
Aimee H.Guide
Wax - Nolin River Lake
Beautiful views
This is one of the cleanest campgrounds with excellent water views and you can pull your kayaks or floats into the river from your site..clean river lots of fisherman out ..we are in the C loop C007 and the site is amazing there are many riverside sites but some are primitive so make sure to double check
Erich H.
RangerBowling Green KOA
A must stay to enjoy that KOA feeling
After completing the warranty work at Camping World, we enjoyed this fabulous campground for two months.
The vibe is great, the campground is clean, and the office staff is fabulous. We enjoyed playing putt-putt golf and fishing in the catch-and-release and paid ponds.
Be sure to check out the Flight Museum across the street, the Corvette Museum, and the friendly people in the area.
The only downside is at night due to the road noise from the I-65/I-165 split.
- CChristina S.Scout
COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
Nothing ever fixed
This campground is clean and the campsites are decent. However, our campsite had two stumps there were hard to work around when backing up the camper in the dark. If you need to use the showers or bathroom, they never fix anything. One bathroom hasn’t had electric in two years and another women’s bathroom only has hot water in one shower and the hand dryers don’t work.
- AArt Z.Guide
Singing Hills RV Park And Campground
Amazing Service Very Close to Mammoth Cave NP
We stayed at Singing Hills for three nights while visiting Mammoth Cave NP. Beth was super helpful via email even before our arrival with advice on tour tickets. My wife has mobility issues and she had good suggestions for us.
Eldon checked us in and gave us recommendations for restaurants which were outstanding. I'm quite sure that our truck is now over-gross :-P
The camping was just fine. Grounds are well tended. Spaces are gravel. Water, sewer, and electric all did what they should.
The next time we are in the area, we will definitely return to Singing Hills.
Josie W.TravelerMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Choice
We loved our visit here! We stayed two nights with our dog and felt very safe. Campsites appear close at first but actually felt comfortably private. People walk and bike along the roads and it felt very friendly. Bathrooms are clean and cool. There’s a camp store, Caver’s, with food, souvenirs, showers, and bathroom. Super close to the visiting center for tours.
joseph B.Traveler
COE Rough River Lake Axtel Campground
Depends on the spot
Overall this campground is peaceful, but very crowded with a lot of spots in one area. I was lucky enough to book a double spot that had some space between the other campsites with a good view of the lake. Great amenities.
- joseph B.Traveler
Moutardier
Decent
This campground has tried to cram as many people into it at one time as possible. Sites are very close to each other that you could hear your neighbor burp or fart at any time day or night. Otherwise, the campground is clean with good amenities. If you are lucky enough to get a lake side spot, the views are good, but again, you will have neighbors.
- SSarahTraveler
Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave
Just Okay
Bit over priced. It went up each night we stayed. We had a fifth wheel on a standard gravel 30/50 amp site. Full hook up. Advertised internet but there wasn’t any in the section we stayed. There was a little shade in our area. The whole place is alternated by cabins and camping sites. There is grass between every site. Plenty of playgrounds, a pool and pond/beach. Golf cart rentals are $55 per day and people run them all day and night. Golf carts were playing music at midnight. This place does not sleep. And if you bring dogs, you must physically show them the rabies tag, they don’t check their email. Even though you pick a spot on their map they will change you to a different spot unless you pay the $35 extra to “lock in” a specific spot.
Lindsey M.TravelerCOE Green River Lake Smith Ridge
Great location and power supply issues
Location was excellent, close to the water. They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances. There are other campgrounds on the lake that I would choose instead of this one for that reason. The site itself was fine, and if not for the power issues we would come back.
Meghan P.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave
BEDBUGS
Stayed in cabin 88 - bedbugs. Do not stay here.
Rachel S.RangerMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Great park campground
Really enjoyed our 3 night stay in Mammoth Cave campground. Level sites, tables, fire rings, running water bathrooms, spigots. Great location walkable to the camp store, lodge, visitor center, and cave tours.
- Rachel S.Ranger
Green River Park & Arboretum
Surprising free spot
This park allows overnight camping. We were the only ones there overnight, but lots of families and soccer practice until mid evening.
Scott K.GuideMammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park
Easy access/ clean spot
Got in on a Sunday evening for tent camping. Nice woman working the entrance let us switch campsites without any hassle.
The site was well maintained and had a nice fire pit. Concrete picnic table in the space.
Hannah F.ScoutNolin Lake State Park Campground
Proximity to Mammoth Cave
Pros: very well maintained facilities, toddlers enjoyed playground, able to walk along lake shore, could hear small waterfall behind our campsite, within 20 minutes of Mammoth Cave NP via Green River Ferry Con: sites nothing special for tent camping (probably great if in RV). Very sunny, out in open so windy. But nice to have electric and water when camping with toddlers so worth it. Would agree with previous review that the 1 tent site among all the electric sites looked beautiful- right on the water. If you don’t need electric, go with that one!
Micheal S.TravelerNolin Lake State Park Campground
Good access to the Mamoth Cave area
We rolled in on the day of our stay with no reservations. Sites with no reservation cards are open for one night. There were 2 open when we arrived around 8 pm. After hours, it's an honor system using the envelopes at the entrance. The sites are level with water and electricity. There are lake sites available. Our site was in the open area. This was an overnight stay for us on our way home. The dump station is at the entrance. Bath house was very clean and well maintained.
Guide to Park City
Tent camping near Park City, Kentucky offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.
Tent campers should check out Houchin Ferry Campground
- Houchin Ferry Campground provides a serene riverside setting with picnic tables and fire rings at each site, making it ideal for family gatherings.
- This campground is known for its proximity to fishing and kayaking opportunities on the Green River, enhancing your outdoor experience.
- With clean facilities and a secluded atmosphere, it’s a great spot for those seeking primitive camping away from the crowds.
Tips for tent camping near Park City
- Be prepared for close quarters at Houchin Ferry Campground, where sites are relatively close together, especially on busy weekends.
- Arrive early to secure a spot, as this campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis during peak times.
- Consider bringing your own drinking water, as some campgrounds may not have water hookups available.
Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts
- Kayaking on the Green River is a popular activity, with Houchin Ferry Campground serving as a convenient launch point for your adventures.
- Explore the scenic nature trails near the Narrows Boat Ramp, which features a mile loop with benches and overlooks of the lake.
- Take a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park for guided cave tours and hiking trails, just a short drive from your campsite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Park City, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Park City, KY is Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park with a 3.5-star rating from 8 reviews.
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