Best Cabin Camping near Parkers Lake, KY

Several cabin options exist near Parkers Lake, Kentucky, including Blue Heron Campground in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Holly Bay on Laurel Lake. Most cabins feature basic amenities like electricity, beds, and mini-refrigerators, while some offer additional comforts such as air conditioning, microwaves, and private porches. "Cozy cabin 2 had air conditioning, a full size bed and and bunk bed. There was a counter, microwave and mini fridge. 3 stools, a broom, clock, lamp, garbage can, ceiling fan and an electric fire place," noted one visitor at Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort. Cabin interiors vary widely from rustic single-room structures to more elaborate accommodations with multiple sleeping areas, though most do not include running water or private bathrooms.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort and Falls Creek Cabins & Campground offer year-round cabin rentals, while other locations like Holly Bay operate seasonally from April through October. Most sites require advance reservations, especially during summer months and weekends. Pet policies vary by location, with many cabins allowing pets for an additional fee. A camper wrote, "Clean, friendly, reasonable staff with lots of good options for all levels of cabins," about Falls Creek Cabins & Campground, which is located just five minutes from Cumberland Falls.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic countertop space with microwaves to outdoor cooking areas with fire rings and raised grills. On-site stores at locations like Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort stock camping supplies, food items, and souvenirs. Some campgrounds feature snack bars or restaurants nearby, though guests typically bring most of their own food and supplies. The nearest grocery stores and larger supply outlets are in surrounding towns like London and Corbin, approximately 20-30 minutes away by car.

Best Cabin Sites Near Parkers Lake, Kentucky (34)

    1. Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Stearns, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $30 - $35 / night

    "The campground has all of the glamping necessities. Water hook-up, electrical, dumping station, clean hot water showers, etc. It's pet friendly and the campground is very clean."

    "If you are a bring the kitchen sink kinda camper you might wanna find a nearby KOA or other type campground. The campground has no signal, no electricity, no showers, no host."

    2. Holly Bay

    16 Reviews
    Keavy, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 528-6156

    $46 - $92 / night

    "The campsites are semi-private with a fire ring, electricity, water (at each campsite), lantern pole, bathrooms and bath house."

    "Swim next to show, bring your pets, tie up you're boat, be around friendly people or private, primitive to big pull thru, clean, great staff, prettiest lake in KY, best camp sites with poles, shady, level"

    3. Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

    8 Reviews
    Rockholds, KY
    10 miles
    Website

    $25 - $174 / night

    "The restrooms are air conditioned and were always very clean and well stocked. Directly behind the snack bar is the circle of covered wagons with a fire pit in the middle of them."

    "They do have carts available at the front to help get your stuff to the site. Showers are clean as well as restrooms"

    4. Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground

    8 Reviews
    Williamsburg, KY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 913-0325

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Fire rings provided. Local guy delivers firewood to your site with one call!! Trails, canoe, kayak, swim, fish, relax. Great time to be had here. Affordable!!!"

    "A quiet little campground on the river with anything you need, whether you are looking for a place to stay in a cabin, a tent, a car, or RV."

    5. Falls Creek Cabins & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Rockholds, KY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 526-7238

    $18 - $240 / night

    "Clean, friendly, reasonable staff with lots of good options for all levels of cabins, camp sites, RV spots, etc."

    "Very nice place, quite ample room on camp site, good 50 amp power supply but water pressure is very poor in the camper. People are grate and helpful."

    6. Grove Boat-In Campground

    4 Reviews
    Laurel River Lake, KY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 864-4163

    "I parked at the Grove marina and packed all I could on my kayak and headed to the sites. This was a pretty decent paddle away and I waited til too late to get there."

    "The park is wonderful with great view a truly nice place ."

    7. Corbin - Laurel Lake KOA

    10 Reviews
    Corbin, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 528-1534

    "We didn't use the restroom, showers or the pool but it all looked good. Lead-in off of the interstate was easy. Access is good. It is nicly secluded yet close to plenty of resources. "

    "Corbin n/Laurel Lake KOA First! Do not trust your navigation. Once you get off the interstate look for the KOA signs."

    8. Pulaski County Park

    11 Reviews
    Nancy, KY
    20 miles
    Website

    "There are hiking trails near the entrance of the camp. There is several different types of camp areas ranging from primitive to cabins."

    "There are several cabins on site. Great  lake views and beach.  Lots to do at PCP."

    9. Patrick’s Point River Camp

    1 Review
    Williamsburg, KY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 515-6225

    "It’s right next to the bathroom but everyone is spread out enough it wasn’t an issue at all. Strong WiFi, pet friendly, and a beautiful, peaceful spot with very friendly owners!"

    10. Lake Cumberland RV Park

    1 Review
    Burnside, KY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 561-8222

    "Close to State Dock and free transportation from the RV park to the dock. Wooded area and facilities were very good."

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Cabin Reviews near Parkers Lake, KY

182 Reviews of 34 Parkers Lake Campgrounds


  • Heather K.
    Jul. 19, 2020

    Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

    Easy accessed, good sites/cabins, good amenities

    This campground is conveniently located near Corbin, KY. It sits right off the main road on the way to Cumberland Falls. There are plenty of signs and it is well marked, easy to find. When you pull in the gravel road, the main building and check in area is easily recognized and there are plenty of places to park. Check in was easy and fast. The store has a pretty big selection of camping items, clothes, food, accessories, shoes and snacks. There are also souvenirs. Just outside is the White Dog snack bar. A pretty nice menu with burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and fries. There is also an 8 unit restroom between the snack bar and main building. The restrooms are air conditioned and were always very clean and well stocked. Directly behind the snack bar is the circle of covered wagons with a fire pit in the middle of them. These were really cool looking and seemed like a fun way to camp. We stayed in the cozy cabins which are directly behind the wagons. Cozy cabin 2 had air conditioning, a full size bed and and bunk bed. There was a counter, microwave and mini fridge. 3 stools, a broom, clock, lamp, garbage can, ceiling fan and an electric fire place. Really quaint but a perfect way to camp without being too expensive. Electricity but no running water. There is also a small porch with 2 chairs and side table. A ceiling fan on the front porch is nice. There is a fire pit and a separate raised grill for cooking. The cabin was very clean and bug free. It’s walking distance to the restrooms but the wagons are closer. We walked around the RV and other camping sites as well. The RV sites we saw, were pull through sites and seemed very roomy and easy to get in and out of. The entire campground runs slightly downhill but overall offers flat sites. There are nice, shaded tent sites and an open, sunny area for group camping. The zip line runs from the entrance of the campground and runs over the group camp area, ending just beyond it. There are 2 zip lines available for different age groups. They offer many different activities through their company, such as electric bikes, white water rafting, zip lines, and tubing. We did the rafting and tubing. The rafting was fun and a great way to introduce beginners to the sport. The rapids were not too wild and none of us fell out of the raft. There were several areas to jump out and swim and that was fun. At the end of the rafting, a boat picks you up and you eat lunch and take a boat ride back to the bus. To get to the tubing, you have to drive yourself and it’s an hour drive to get there. The tubing trip lasted about 2 hours and was not very fun. The water was very still and basically we just barely floated down the river in the hot sun. There were 2 areas with small rapids but they didn’t make up for the rest of the still water being boring. We also got separated from our group. By the time we made it to the take out spot, everyone else had gotten out of the river and the shuttle left us behind. We waited for about 10 minutes and decided to start walking back to where we got in the water. After a while, the shuttle came back and saw us. He stopped and picked us up but ultimately felt this was dangerous as we were in the middle Daniel Boone Forest, alone, walking on the road. I would NOT recommend the tubing. It was not worth the money or the drive. If I was reviewing just the tubing experience, I would give 1 star. Everyone at Sheltowee were nice and professional. Our guide, Free (yep, that’s his name), was nice and funny and knowledgeable about the river. If we go again, we would request him again. We would definitely camp here again and recommend it to friends. The only reason I can’t give 5 stars is because of the tubing experience and the fact that it was not clear, when the reservation was made, that the tubing was 1 hour away.

  • J
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Falls Creek Cabins & Campground

    Clean, friendly, 5 minutes from Cumberland Falls

    Clean, friendly, reasonable staff with lots of good options for all levels of cabins, camp sites, RV spots, etc. We went with a large group and had people staying in each of these and all were happy. We recommend the Eagle Falls Trail to view the Cumberland Falls and Eagle Falls without the crowds.

  • C
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Small and quiet

    The campground has all of the glamping necessities. Water hook-up, electrical, dumping station, clean hot water showers, etc. It's pet friendly and the campground is very clean. The location is excellent for those who love rock climbing (sport and trad), easy and moderate level hiking, white water kayaking, or maybe want to spend a day or two also doing some backcountry camping. There are bears and other curious wildlife so make sure to keep your stuff in the provided bear boxes!

  • L&A C.
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground Pioneer, TN

    RV Heaven for ATV/OHV/SxS Camping!

    Approximately 4 miles off of exit 144, from I~75. Easy to locate, and a well maintained RV campground! Website has all the info on the different types of sites, cabins and ATV’s. Resources for permits, pricing, and other requirements are also listed. The trails are accessible from the CG. FHUs on Back in and Pull-throughs,bathhouses, on site fishing pond, playground, and Ohhh yes….the ATV wash station! General store is on the right from the entrance, which is awesome! They sell firewood and ice, as well as extreme OHV sporting equipment/gear, snacks, souvenirs….to list a few. Rental cabins are available nearby, for larger families or groups. I believe they thought of almost everything! I would love to come camp here in the fall, as I can imagine that the views are spectacular! They provide WiFi, but my T-Mobile reception was good, at 3 bars.

  • Lori H.
    Aug. 4, 2019

    Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground

    Beautiful Night Sky, Quiet Camping

    Pickett State Park is a great spot to camp if you like peace and quiet, but don’t want to have to backpack in to a spot. Despite the small campground, it was pretty much empty on the first weekend in August when we stayed. It is near the Big South Fork, and Scott State Forest, so there’s lots of great hiking, horseback riding, river recreation, etc. nearby. From other reviews on The Dyrt, I learned the park is excellent for stargazing, and it is true, you will have amazing views at night, we slept in a tent without a rain fly, just so we could see the stars!

    The campground has several sites with electric and some without. We stayed in B1, which did not have electric. All the sites have picnic tables and fire rings, and the ones on the outside of the loops back up to the woods and trails. All the sites are spacious.

    The restrooms were clean, but they must be pretty old. There were some areas in need of tile repair, but it was just a cosmetic issue, so it didn’t bother me. The showers were nice, and everything was clean.

    The campground also has cabins, and those seemed to have more guests than the campground. They have a set of cabins that were connected, like apartments, and they have some larger, freestanding cabins too. They had a group site as well, but I did not go to it.

    The park has a lake with swimming area, and canoe/kayak/paddle board rentals, a swinging bridge, playground, tennis courts, a gigantic picnic area, and several great trails.

    This was a very pleasant find, and we will definitely return!

  • B
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    nice

    sites: horse sites available. wooded area around campground. semi-private sites. amenities: lake. pool. other attractions: lodge/camping cabins. restaurant. I would go back again.

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    Loyston Point Campground

    Lakefront Camping

    Loyston Point is a really nice campground right on Norri Lake. There is not a bad site in the whole campground. Most sites have a lake view and the ones that don't are heavily wooded and spacious. I stayed here in November, and the water was low, but it was still a spectacular sunrise. The area is very popular for mountain biking, no matter when you visit, the trailhead lot will likely be full. The lake is probably the cleanest and nicest around, so if you visit in warmer months you will be glad to have access to it. There is a camp store, and I saw at least two bathhouses. The one that was near our site was clean and heated. The sites are all extremely spacious, and many have good trees for hammocks. The sites have shared water hookups, so if you are in an RV, you should be sure to have an extra-long water hose. There are some small cabins for rent here too. I highly recommend this place for lake camping.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2018

    Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    What are you here for?

    Alum Ford Big South Fork Recreation Area is in my top 10 favorite areas.

    I try to participate in the Yamacraw Trail Run every year because it is just AWESOME, and this area is part of their route due to the excellent scenery of the area.

    If you like trees, hills, streams, falls, historical markers, old cabins and history , plus not much use of modern technology when you camp then you will thoroughly enjoy Big South Bend! If you are a bring the kitchen sink kinda camper you might wanna find a nearby KOA or other type campground.

    The campground has no signal, no electricity, no showers, no host. Just you, a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring. Oh, and there is one pit toilet. Bring 5$ cash for the honor pay station and your hiking shoes and watercraft. There is a Trailhead at the back of the 6 site campground and a boat ramp down the hill.

    The sites are well maintained and old , probably CCC built with wood steps leading up or down to your site. There is no direct access to the boatramp but there is a short trail that connects the sites to the boatramp that runs along the cliff face down to the ramp.

    The trailhead is part of the Sheltowee Trace Trail and connects to the Yamacraw Bridge. You could easily stage a multi day backpacking trip from Alum Ford to take in the local sights.

    Not far up the road is the Yahoo Picnic Area. I think it used to be a campground just by the way it’s set up. Picnic tables on pads and a nice old pavilion for groups with a grill. Past that Yahoo Falls. This is a technical, moderate trail down to the tallest falls in Kentucky. Also a very old area but maintained with newer restroom facilities. The loop trail was approximately 1.5 miles long with a metal staircase on one side and trail on the far side. This is also part of a thru trail. Get you an old fashion paper map before coming cause your fancy electronic gear may or may not work here.

    This is one of many areas through the Kentucky/Tennessee Big South Fork if you are able plan for an extended stay to check the whole place out;)

  • Nate H.
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground

    Stargazing with privacy

    My wife and I happened upon this state park when looking for a last minute substitute for another campsite. We were late arrivals, had no problem finding an open site on a Saturday night in the summer. Plenty of open spots with privacy. This campground offers sites with open space for stargazing and/or sites closer to the timber with canopy cover. The campground was less than 20% occupied, so plenty of great spots available. Great for hammock camping, electric hookups or tent. Bathhouses were clean. Bathhouse also included laundry. Campground offers a large amount of cabins, some can accommodate larger groups. You can access the lake from This campground including kayak, canoe, and boat rentals. You can also find a swimming beach area next to the rental boats. There are a plethora of trails to hike including a suspension bridge over the river, and a number of geological landmark sites to hike to. We enjoyed our stay.


Guide to Parkers Lake

Cabins near Parkers Lake, Kentucky offer access to the Cumberland River system where water levels fluctuate seasonally. The region sits at approximately 1,200 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 85°F during peak camping months. While many cabin facilities close during winter months, Blue Heron Campground and several private operations maintain year-round availability.

What to do

Hiking trails at Big South Fork: The area surrounding Blue Heron Campground offers extensive trail networks. "We hiked the devils dive overlook trail. It was hot," reports Retired Wanderers I., who visited in mid-July. The trail system provides varying difficulty levels with mature forest cover.

Fishing opportunities: Many riverside cabin locations provide direct water access. At Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground, "You can fish in the river and go tubing and Canoeing in the river. They even have Primitive camping. They are right on the river," notes Janet H. Most fishing spots require Kentucky fishing licenses, available at local stores.

River activities: Several cabin locations offer organized river excursions. "Great place for canoe, kayak & swimming activities. Fishing, hiking and more," writes Amber H. about Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground. Water temperatures remain cool even during summer months, making activities refreshing during hot weather.

What campers like

Private wooded settings: Cabin locations throughout the Parkers Lake region feature substantial tree cover. At Holly Bay, "The sites are nice and wooded. There is plenty of space between sites to give each camp a little privacy," according to Pam B., who appreciated the natural separation between camping areas.

Lake views: Many cabins provide scenic water views. "We lucked out and stayed in site D5, wow. The view was amazing and the trail down to the lake was so wonderful. Beautiful lake," reports Liz S. about Holly Bay. The elevated terrain creates dramatic vistas across Laurel Lake from many cabin sites.

Clean facilities: Despite rustic settings, most facilities maintain good cleanliness standards. "The bathhouse is clean and there are hookups for RVs and backcountry camping too," says Bryan R. about Blue Heron Campground. Maintenance schedules vary by location, with most facilities cleaning daily during peak season.

What you should know

Accessibility varies: Some cabin locations require significant travel on unpaved roads. At Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort, "When you pull in the gravel road, the main building and check in area is easily recognized and there are plenty of places to park," notes Heather K., though other locations may present more challenging access.

Limited cell service: Connectivity remains sparse throughout the region. "Our Verizon cell signal was terrible and the campground wifi was not much better," reports Jessica L. about Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort. Consider downloading offline maps before arrival.

Seasonal operation: Operating schedules vary by location. "We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campsites have a picnic table and a firepit. Our campsite was very nice and private with a big grassy area," writes Katrin M. about camping at Blue Heron in September, but verify availability if planning off-season trips.

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Several locations provide dedicated child-friendly spaces. "There are several play ground areas close by for the kids to play," notes Katie M. about Pulaski County Park, which offers multiple recreational areas throughout the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Parkers Lake, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Parkers Lake, KY is Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a 4.8-star rating from 26 reviews.

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