Best Tent Camping near Richmond, KY

Recent Tent Reviews near Richmond, Kentucky

500 Reviews of 12 Richmond Campgrounds

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  TNWoodsman

  Traveler

  

  May. 18, 2023

  Bee Rock Rec Area

  Moto Camping

  Review from the perspective of a motorcycle traveler tent camping. Tent sites are along two sides of a river. Clean and well maintained. Nice hidden gem. Honor system payment of $15 at envelope boxes.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Camp on the Kentucky

  Seasonal Campground With Great Pricing

  Something that sets this place apart from others in the area is long term tent camping!! Yes you read that right, LONG TERM TENT CAMPING! For most of those who travel you know they often offer long term services for those in RVs which provides a discount for staying more than a night or two, but at this campground you as a tent camper can find a location that suits your Kentucky home needs on the road for a day, a week or even a month!

  But what does that entail exactly?

  This site is really nice, with level sites for RVs or tents, padded grass which is well maintained, nice gravel roads around camp and a river frontage with views which will make you just want to stop and take in the scenery.

  When I visited I noticed a lot of people staying here near the weekend were visiting to launch their boats and troll the river fishing for what looked like some pretty large fish. It was pretty cool to see some of the people setting up their campground fish fry, and they were even friendly enough to invite me to join, though I don't eat fish so it didn't really work out that way.

  The tent sites were shaded and had several different options, you could choose primitive which is only $17 or for a few dollars more you could have electricity. All sites come with a picnic table and fire ring and a pull in to keep you and your things closely together.

  There was a playground and volleyball, but I didn't see anyone using these when I was there. A small camp store has a lot of the essentials in case your forgot something or just needed to pick up a snack. There was also firewood available, a big plus!!

  This place is a bit older looking in appearance but it is charming and the owner is very cool. I didn't meet a single person there that wasn't just enjoying life.

  TIPS:

  • If you are trying to check in the office has kind of strange hours. They are only open until 2 Sunday through Tuesday, not sure why but call in advance if you are running later than this time and want to check in.
  • Check their online event schedule! This campground host tailgating for UK so you can find a good tailgate party if you plan in advance, right at your campground!!
  • This is nearby the Bourbon Trail as well as so many other places where you will find activities. I was here to check out the Castle (I have attached a few photos) Can't miss this stop!!!
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  Carrie L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2018

  Red River Gorge Retreats (Miguel's Pizza)

  good for climbers

  showers, tent camping, little to no trees for shade. friendly

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  Lisa H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2022

  Whittleton Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Narrow campground

  One section is for campers and rv’s with electric hook ups. While one is tent camping . Showers available

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  Joe S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2019

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  Lee County Gem

  Cabins, tent camping and rv sites hosts the annual Whippoorwill earth skills festival as well as many climbers visiting the nearby Red River Gorge.

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  Lance W.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 25, 2023

  Turkey Foot Campground

  Hidden gem

  We finally made it hear this spring and as long as you enjoy tent camping and no RVs this is your place. We’ll be back!

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  Mary B.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 18, 2021

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  Lago Linda is mediocre.

  Limited Wifi, only 2 bathrooms, RV camping is not so great in that campsite are close to the road. Tent camping looks much more pleasant down by a lake.

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  Angela Kay A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 14, 2023

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  General

  This place is a great place to camp either with your RV or if you are a tent camping they have a restaurant as of right now it's open on the weekends they also have a ShakeOut lunch with TV available they have two sets of bathrooms the owners are great people sometimes people getting stuck out here be honors coming home get you out my car won't start one time they came and helped me out these are great people I store my RV here when I pay the monthly storage and when I come into town like I'm going to stay in my RV and pay like everybody else like their tent camping with no electric it's very quiet here and very enjoyable a lot of hiking trails lots of events.

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  Bridget C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  Joe young cabin

  Awesome tiny cabin, has everything you need and nothing you don’t! I’ve been coming here for years, always tent camp. Brought my dog this time, I’ll be renting this tiny cabin for future adventures in and around the gorge area!

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  Crystal S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2018

  Red River Gorge Campground

  Spring visit

  We fell in love with The Gorge in April and will be back in September and at Christmas! Several kid friendly (ages 8, 4, & 2) spots and while we went the cabin route, we'll be tent camping next round!

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  Betsy H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 26, 2019

  Whittleton Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Beautiful, quiet, very nice staff

  Whittleton Sites are level, not huge, well kept. Good mix of shade and sun. Small creek runs behind camper and tent sites. we plan on returning in a month for the fall leaves.

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  Terry S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Pulaski County Park

  Pulaski County Park

  This is a large and clean campground. It has RV sites, tent sites, and shelter houses.. There are several cabins on site. Great  lake views and beach.  Lots to do at PCP.

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  Cheerio

  Scout

  

  Oct. 12, 2023

  Twin Knobs Recreation Area

  Beautiful Area

  Stayed on the F Loop next to the lake, fire pit, picnic table, level tent site and bathroom showers a short walk. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. campsite are close together.

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  Mary B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Peaceful tent site

  We stayed here Mothers Day weekend. Had perfect weather and our tent site was by the creek so we could here running water all night. It was so peaceful! You can stay in the tent site only area which I recommend if you want to be away from the noise and lights of a campground. The campground was not noisy but with the travel trailers and RVs you always get a little more noise. Campground was clean and the shower house was clean but very small for the size of the campground. They did run out of toilet paper in the women’s bathroom but replace it quickly. It was quite a walk to bath house if you stay in the tent only area. We will definitely go back though! The Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge area is beautiful with great hiking!

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  nat

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 16, 2021

  Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Campground not nearly as impressive as the views!

  Stayed at Middle Fork Campground in March 2021, love Daniel Boone National Forest and love the hikes/views at Natural Bridge but the campground is not what we had hoped for. Primitive tent sites are almost right on top of each other with little to no foliage to create privacy. Tent sites are a hike from the restrooms, if you have to go in the middle of the night just hope no one is driving over the ridge from the RV lot, you likely will get surprised! Though the area itself is beautiful, we will not stay at this primitive site again. We have reservations coming up for Whittleton, the other campground across the street, and are eager to see if it is right for us. This is only a short drive for us and a great distance to get away for the weekend. Happy camping!

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  Shaun B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Twin Knobs Recreation Area

  Beautiful!

  Grew up going here and still to this day it is my absolute favorite place to camp. You can tent camp which is what we did growing up or you places for campers. Most of all of the sites are shaded. Close walk to the lake with quite a few walking trails. Nice bathhouse’s.

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  Linette G.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2018

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  secluded; open field options

  Were able to stay here for a week, tho the campowners were out, thus only the open field camping was available. The individual sites looked nice, some were a little close clustered, others had nice space between them.Bunk houses, as well as covered tent camping areas.

  Restrooms were clean. Wifi did not work (tho that was a problem with most of this area)

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  Katie K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2019

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  Close to the Red!

  Decent campground a short drive from a ton of nearby climbing crags. Love that the showers are not pay by the minute like others, though tent camping sites are pretty close together and most don’t have platforms. Staff are super friendly and it’s a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of Miguel’s (though we ended up there each day anyway)!

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  Karen P.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 12, 2019

  The Ole Cornfield

  Great place to unwind and enjoy the river.

  The campground is brand new and it has new bath/shower houses.  It has 10 RV sites and riverside tent sites.  The sites are level and pull through with 50 amp service.  There is city water available and a dump station.  Very clean place and the staff are great to work with.  They have kayaking at the campground or shuttle service if you bring your own kayak.  The ride from the dam down to the campground is beautiful and serene.  It is great for beginning kayakers.  The tent sites along the river are so peaceful with the river running below you.  There is a lot to do in the area with Cave Run Lake for water adventures and Lockegee Rock and the Sheltowee Trail for hiking.  The Licking River has several fish species from the fun to catch bluegill to the Muskellunge.  This is a must see place that I will definitely return to.

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  Anne D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Koomer Ridge Campground — Daniel Boone National Forest

  Super!

  Stayed 2 nights mid week and campground wasn’t busy. Many nice tent sites and also good level RV sites. Easy access to hiking. Helpful resident manager. Management by Thousand Trails, although the campground is not associated at all with Thousand Trails. No reservations accepted. Self register and pay at the entrance.

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  Jeffrey

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2021

  Red River Gorge Campground

  Red river gorge

  Well traveled trails easily followed. Clean campground. Very scenic as one would expect. Local food is good a lot of small mom an pop establishments. 30/50 amp service at most if the campgrounds all have tent camping. Cell service is very spotty WiFi was the same pet friendly. Did see signs for ADA sites. Found food and supplies available found a few outfitters for camping and rafting gear

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  Wayne H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2019

  Twin Knobs Recreation Area

  Twin Knobs

  This drive in camp site is a pay only and it’s best to call a couple weeks before your trip to reserve you spot! You can tent camp, pop up, or set up your pull behind. Twin Knobs is very clean and spacious campsites and most are on the water! This campground has basketball courts, a beach area, restrooms and more. Pet friendly but must stay on a leash.

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  Jenna R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 17, 2020

  Lago Linda Hideaway

  Laid Back and very accommodating

  When we pulled up to check in we were a little confused about the honor system they run off of but after a quick phone call to the owner we had everything figured out and ended up with a great tent site and wonderful neighbors. Not all sites have electric hookup, when booking call and check. The small lake has excellent fishing for Bluegill

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  Tracy S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2019

  Renfro Valley KOA

  Okay tent site

  Got here just after dark. Was a bit difficult finding the office. The office was closed but they left me information on my assigned site and a map. The tent sites are off a gravel, poorly maintained path that was difficult to locate in the dark. The site itself was okay but on a hill. The location was convenient and my pup enjoyed using the enclosed dog area to run around.

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  Joanna H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 7, 2016

  Levi Jackson Wilderness State Park Campground

  Our favorite state park campground

  We usually camp here at least 3 times every year. They have dedicated tent sites with electric and also a primitive tent area. It's open year around but in the summer season you can take a trail off of loop I that leads to the community pool to cool off. The campground organizes fun activities for the summer holidays like tie dying, camper's only pool party, bingo, best decorated campsite, etc. It always seems to pack out everytime we are there.

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  Lauren S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Basic state park camping

  Tent sites are pretty close together and small, as well as far from the bathroom. Bathroom is clean though. Not really any connection with at&t but the hemlock lodge is open all night w free wifi, but you do have to drive to it (nice to have the option if you need to use the internet for something). Safe place, friendly people, pretty much what you expect at a state park- nothing crazy!

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 1, 2016

  Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park

  Popular area but nice

  The Natural Bridge is advertised in every rest stop within a 5 hour radius, but it is a very nice park with interesting geology and lots to do. It's pretty touristy, good for kids, not super great for secluded camping. Know what to expect and you'll enjoy yourself. Make reservations! Slightly more resort-y camping accommodations but still rustic. Tent sites are pretty spread out. Nice little stream near campsites and lots of shade. Also a lodge and cabins on site.