With Kentucky’s 45 state parks, the greatest length of navigable waterways in the lower 48, and the world’s longest cave system, the state of bourbon and horse racing is a dream destination for outdoor lovers. A diverse state with numerous distinct natural regions, Kentucky has a plethora of camping locations. Whether you choose to visit a state park or national forest, you don’t have to look hard to find amazing locations for camping in Kentucky.  


For some of the most romantic and rugged landscapes in the state, visit the Red River Gorge in the south. With some of the most spectacular sites for camping in Kentucky, the gorge is a popular destination with visitors and locals alike. Climbers and hikers love the steep and rocky hillsides and cliffs which make the gorge famous. Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Red River Gorge offers endless overnight options. From dispersed camping in quiet stretches of forest to whimsical treehouse and full-access campgrounds, it’s easy to find the perfect spot to spend the night. Snag a site next to a lake with record-sized muskies and you won’t have to go far to get on the water first thing in the morning.   


If you love fishing, visiting Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a must. With an abundance of lakes and rivers teeming with fish, it’s an angler’s dream. Enjoy lazy afternoons canoeing on the river or get an adrenaline rush on thrilling rapids. Nature lovers will love the plethora of wildlife and numerous hiking trails that wind through lush shaded forests. 


Keep exploring Kentucky’s shaded forests and rugged cliffs in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in southeast Kentucky. Boaters will delight in the park’s large, languorous rivers and quick-flowing streams. Sheer bluffs and rocky gorges characterize the river valleys where water flows over rugged rapids and slows in quiet pools. 


There are a variety of options for camping in Kentucky near the Big South Fork, from primitive to developed campgrounds. If you’re travelling with horses, stay in the horse camp, complete with a tack store stocked with essentials. Keep in mind that most parks and campgrounds have a ban on bringing your own firewood to prevent the spread of invasive species. Check with the campground regulations before you come, as some allow collection of wood on the forest floor and other require you to purchase firewood from a ranger. Wherever you choose to stay, with the Dyrt you can be sure to find the best camping in Kentucky. 

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RV Campsites in Monticello, Ky, 2.5 Miles from Beaver Creek Marina on Lake Cumberland!!

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***Rockcastle Riverside has 20 back-in 100-foot RV sites with 50 amp electric and water hookups next to river. There is one full-service dump station. There are also 10 primitive camping sites with limited picnic tables close to 5 bathrooms. One shower is available behind general store/check-in with more to come in very near future. 20 more secluded and full day shaded primitive sites coming soon across the road at Turkey Trace. Fire rings are dispersed throughout all primitive sites on main campground and in Turkey Trace. Store has ice, water, soda, limited camping supplies. Kayak rental and kayak shuttle service also available. Campground is kayak take-out point; we can shuttle you to drop-in point (subject to availability) ***

***Campground is on the Kentucky Adventure Trail Section 2 from Livingston to Newcomb. 30 minutes from Salt Peter Cave, One hour from Cumberland Falls, 20 minutes from Wildcat Mountain Battlefield. Only a 10-minute drive from I-75 exit ramp 49 to campground.***



Rockcastle Riverside

Offering 3,500 square feet of comfort and modern conveniences just 5 minutes from Conley Bottom, The Lodge at Hidden Ridge is a perfect home base for a magical Lake Cumberland experience with family and friends. Trails throughout the 53-acre property lead you on adventures to a waterfall, the lake, our vineyard and a stocked fishing pond - or if relaxing is more your speed, sit a spell on our wraparound porch or play a game of pool inside. Come escape the world for a while at Hidden Ridge.

The space

Master Bedroom: Queen Bed \| Bedroom 2: Queen Bed \| Bedroom 3: Queen Bed \| Bedroom 4: 4 Bunk Beds \| Bedroom 5: Queen Bed \| 3 Full Baths



Enjoy wide-open spaces both inside and outside this one-of-a-kind property near Conley Bottom. Nestled back from the road, the property features a large front yard and pasture, perfect for playing lawn games. If spectating is more your style, grab a rocking chair on the wraparound porch, which offers multiple seating areas – perfect for grilling out and chilling out after a long day on the lake.



Whip up meals with ease in the fully equipped kitchen, which is stocked with essentials like olive oil and common spices. A dishwasher makes quick work of all the dishes created by large gatherings. The attached laundry room provides a washer and dryer, as well as a large pantry for food storage.



Gather around large round tables in our light and airy dining room for meals. No matter how many people you have in the space, our vaulted ceilings ensure it never feels crowded.



Relax and unwind in the living room full of comfy couches and a pool table. It’s a perfect space for a night of games from our collection or to tuck into a cozy corner and read a book near the fireplace.



Rest your heads and prepare for the next adventure in one of our 5 bedrooms. The Master features a Queen bed, large closet and chest, as well as its own full bathroom. A private entrance to the wraparound patio invites you to step outside and enjoy the stillness of the woods. Bedroom 2 has a Queen bed, large closet and chest. Bedroom 3 has a Queen bed and closet. Bedroom 4, is our “Bunkroom,” which offers four bunk beds, whimsical design touches and lots of room to play. It’s perfect for kids – and kids at heart. Bedroom 5, which also features a Queen bed, is tucked away in the cozy upstairs loft.



Need to do a little work amidst all your play? We have you covered with a secluded office space that offers a desk and some peace and quiet.

Guest access

Guests have access to the entire house and property, except for our RV campground, which is designated by signs.

Other things to note

We have a trail that provides access to the lake, but please note it is about a 15-minute hike. Because you are descending (or ascending) a ridge, it is steep in places and may be challenging for small kids and elderly adults. There are other lake access options within a short drive from the campground:

[\~ 1.5 miles] A public launch at the end of Highway 2393 (go out of the property and turn left. You will see signs for the ramp about a mile down the road. There is a small parking lot and rocky beach, as well as a ramp into the water.



[\~ 2 miles] Fall Creek Recreation Area. 874 New Fall Creek Rd. There are picnic tables, a playground and a ramp into the water.



[\~ 4 miles] Conley Bottom Marina, 270 Conley Bottom Road. You can rent kayaks, canoes, pontoons and ski boats. There is a store on-site that also sells bait.



[\~5 miles] Old Fall Creek (this is the cove in the back of the main Fall Creek Recreation Area, and there is a different road to access it). Turn Right out of the campground, turn right onto 1275, turn right onto Pete Upchurch Rd, turn right onto Old Fall Creek Rd. Follow it until it dead ends. There is a small parking lot and rocky beach, as well as a ramp into the water.



[\~ 30 miles] Pulaski County Park. The park offers a beachy area and various spots for fishing and paddling around. Really good for lake access for small kids. Also great for picnics!

1200 Highway 3189

Nancy, KY



Hidden Ridge Camping - Lodge

Immerse yourself in Lake Cumberland's natural beauty and enjoy life's simple pleasures from 53 acres of wooded land near Conley Bottom Resort. Tent camp, glamp, tuck away in an RV site, rent our lodge or just come for live music! Trails throughout the property lead you on adventures to a waterfall, the lake and a stocked fishing pond. Escape the world for a while at Hidden Ridge.

Looking for a place to park your home-away-from-home? Maybe tent camping is more your thing? Perhaps you like the idea of camping, but not roughing it? Or you just need a big house for an event or lake weekend (or week!)? We’ve got you covered! We have a limited number of sites dispersed throughout our 53 acres, ensuring you are immersed in nature - not neighbors!

Named for a favorite Willy Porter song, "Moonbeam" is a 12'x14' safari tent on a wooden platform with a roof. Listen to tree frogs while drifting off to sleep on a queen size memory foam bed with soft, dreamy linens. The tent features power, lamps, chairs, and a desk. Outside, enjoy a private fire pit or sit a spell on rocking chairs on the back deck. Our Community Shelter, with a fridge, sink, and coffee maker, and our Bath House with flush toilets and hot showers are a short walk away.

Moonbeam is secluded, yet close to amenities like the Community Shelter, which provides a a sink, mirror and outdoor shower, as well as useful cooking items: charcoal grill, refrigerator, electric burner, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans and tongs. We also have a grate system that allows you to cook over the open fire (grates are hanging from a tree near the community fire pit).

Parking is approximately 200 feet from the tent.

The main trail to the lake begins right past the shelter, and there are other trails located throughout the property that take you to a natural spring and along the multiple creeks that flow down into Lake Cumberland.

Guests have the entire tent to themselves, as well as access to our Community Shelter, hiking trails and stocked fishing pond.

Other things to note

OUR LAKE ACCESS

We have one main hiking trail to the lake that starts at the back of the property near the Community Shelter. It will take about 15 minutes to get to the water, where there is a rocky beach to hang out and swim from. Because you are descending (or ascending) a ridge, it is steep in places and may be challenging for small kids and elderly adults.

Things that will make your experience most enjoyable: Water shoes (not flip flops), floats/lifejackets.

PLEASE NOTE: During spring and early summer, the water levels are higher and there may be limited beach area.

NEARBY ACCESS POINTS

[\~ 1.5 miles] A public launch at the end of Highway 2393 (go out of the property and turn left. You will see signs for the ramp about a mile down the road. There is a small parking lot and rocky beach, as well as a ramp into the water.



[\~ 2 miles] Fall Creek Recreation Area. 874 New Fall Creek Rd. There are picnic tables, a playground and a ramp into the water.



[\~ 4 miles] Conley Bottom Marina, 270 Conley Bottom Road. You can rent kayaks, canoes, pontoons and ski boats. There is a store on-site that also sells bait.



[\~5 miles] Old Fall Creek (this is the cove in the back of the main Fall Creek Recreation Area, and there is a different road to access it). Take a right out of the property, right onto 1275, right onto Pete Upchurch Rd, right onto Old Fall Creek Rd. Follow it until it dead ends into the water.



[\~ 30 miles] Pulaski County Park. The park offers a beachy area and various spots for fishing and paddling around. Also great for picnics!

1200 Highway 3189

Nancy, KY



Hidden Ridge Camping - Glamping Tents

Hidden Ridge Camping sits on 53-acres of wooded land on Lake Cumberland, near the lake's largest commercial marina, Conley Bottom.

Over the years, the property

has been a functioning farm, a team building destination with a climbing tower, the site of a theatre production and a winery!

Today, it is a secluded camping destination that offers hiking trails to a natural spring, a waterfall and Lake Cumberland, as well as a stocked fishing pond. We are also home to a wide range of wildlife. including owls, foxes, and deer.

Our spacious sites are perfect for large groups.



Hidden Ridge Camping - Tents

Thank you for considering Clayton Geneva memorial campground for your camping trip. Please read the entire description including our rules and regulations. Also be sure to view the site map. The gravel driveway to the sites is passable with any vehicle. If you choose to use our alternate parking there will be a hike to your site, appropriately 1/8 of a mile. I can’t stress enough that it is primitive camping, there is a restroom available at the top of the hill. We are inviting you to enjoy a peaceful, primitive camping experience on a spacious plot right on the sandy banks of the Cumberland River. We offer a tree canopy covered, serene spot that offers river swimming, fishing, enjoy a camp fire or just plain nothing but peace and quiet. Each site is equipt with a fire ring. The drive way to the primitive sites is a little lane that wraps around a mountain side that leads to the primitive sites. We do our best to keep up with it however due to the nature of weather, gravity and water it’s a constant chore. Your welcome to hike in to the sites, it’s not mandatory that you driver on down. If you feel comfortable by all means slowly drive directly to your site. If your not sure of the lane please hike to your site. Hikers, Horses and riders welcome, located a couple miles from Daniel Boone National Forrest, seemingly endless trails through some of the most beautiful country. Bring your canoe and kayaks. Located 16 miles from Cumberland Falls State Park. Located 11 miles from Sheltowee Trade Adventure Park. Located 11 miles from Kentucky Splash Water Park. Located 11 miles from Wal-Mart, restaurants and Pilot

Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground 

Waitsboro Campground is located on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Natural Features: The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Recreation: Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. Facilities: The campground offers 17 RV sites, all with electric hookups, and five tent-only sites. Eight of Waitsboro's sites are on the waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A day-use area with a group picnic shelter and a parking area is also available. Nearby Attractions: General Burnside Island State Park is nearby. It was named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. Visitors come today to enjoy boating, fishing, golfing and picnicking on Kentuckys only island state park. Burnside Marina is 10 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store. Activities: Boating, Fishing

Waitsboro Campground - Lake Cumberland

The campground offers 26 RV sites and 20 tent-only sites, all with water and electric hookups and picnic table, fire pit/grill and lantern post.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, washer/dryer, boat ramp and a dump station.

The campground is situated above the shore of Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat.

Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.

Fishing Creek Campground

## Overview

Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.   
  
Click [here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/cumberland/tour.html) for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.

## Recreation

Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities.   
  
The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers.

## Facilities

Visitors enjoy the 30-acre site and its 30 shaded campsites. Fourteen of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Cumberland Point has a day-use area, picnic shelter and public parking.   
  
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp and playground are located within the park.

The entrance and exit roads have a moderate to severe grade.

## Natural Features

The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat.   
  
Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 20-minute drive from the campground. This historic Civil War site offers interpretive exhibits, a gift shop and driving tour. Special events are held throughout the year.

Cumberland Point Campground

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