RV camping near Slade, Kentucky sits at the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest with elevations ranging from 700 to 1,300 feet across the region. Many campgrounds in this area operate seasonally, with limited winter facilities between November and March. The terrain features limestone cliffs, natural arches, and dense hardwood forests surrounding most camping areas.
What to do
Fishing at Callie's Lake: Callie's Lake and Campground has a small lake stocked for fishing, though it's catch-and-release only with a $5 fee for adults. "They had a small lake (I'd call it a pond) for swimming and fishing (it was $5 for an adult to fish, and catch and release only)," notes one visitor.
Nature trails at Sheltowee RV Park: The park offers several marked trails where campers can spot local wildlife. "Nature trails, ponds for relaxing and watching the wildlife or fishing," reports one camper who stayed at Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins.
Creek exploration at Nocomas Pass: The campground features several small waterfalls and cool pools. "Nocomas Pass has several hiking trails, beautiful Creek. Waterfalls in cool watering holes to sit in," shares a camper who visited Nocomas Pass.
What campers like
Private tent sites: Many tent campers appreciate secluded spots away from RVs. "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," writes a visitor to Middle Fork Campground.
Clean facilities: Campers often mention the maintenance of bathhouses and common areas. "Very clean and well laid out. Laundry was inexpensive and accessible all hours," notes a camper at Outpost Campground & RV Park.
On-site food options: Some campgrounds offer food service for campers. "They have a general store stocked with necessities you may have forgotten. The store also sales live bait to fish in the lake with. The best part about the store is the food!!!" raves a visitor to Callie's Lake and Campground.
What you should know
Cell service varies by carrier: Signal strength can be limited depending on your location and provider. "We have Verizon and had 3 bars of LTE, but sometimes struggled to load rich content. As a remote worker I purchased 72 hours of WiFi for $20, which was great but only worked for 1 device," reports a camper at Callie's Lake and Campground.
Winter water systems: Most campgrounds shut off water to individual sites during winter months. "No cell nor wifi. But all in all a nice park with tons of trails and some awesome sights," mentions a visitor to Middle Fork Campground.
Seasonal crowding: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "Very full this weekend. Stayed 3nights as a rest point in our travels," shares a camper at Outpost Campground & RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Family-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer playgrounds and recreational facilities. "This place is gorgeous. Friendly staff and campers. They have a small fishing pond, swimming pool, basketball court, and a playground. They are very close to Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge area," says a visitor to 4 Guys RV Park.
Kid-friendly waterways: Small creeks are popular with children for safe water play. "We did get one for one night but that was fine. No cell nor wifi. But all in all a nice park with tons of trails and some awesome sights," notes a visitor to Middle Fork Campground.
Group gathering spaces: Some campgrounds have designated areas for family activities. "We pulled into the Outpost late evening, and easily found our reservations, clearly detailed map, and access codes. The pull through sites were all flat and oriented well. We were fully set up in 15 mins. There is a great, centrally located playground where the kids were able to run around after being in the truck for eight hours," shares a visitor to Outpost Campground & RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site layout considerations: RV site configurations vary between campgrounds. "The campground is very quiet. A bit tight for larger rigs (ours is a 40' DP)," notes a camper at Camp Nelson RV Park.
Leveling challenges: Some sites require extra effort to level larger rigs. "The sites are level and pull through with 50 amp service. There is city water available and a dump station," reports a camper.
Seasonal accessibility: Mountain roads can become challenging for large RVs during winter. "Super close to all the sightseeing. Perfect prices and just really enjoyed it. The sites are a little tight but overall very nice and kept up to date," says a visitor to Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins.
