RV camping near Somerset, Kentucky offers access to multiple lakes and wooded recreation areas within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at elevations between 723-1,100 feet with moderate summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows near 25°F. Weather conditions vary throughout the year with humidity levels reaching 70-80% during summer camping season.
What to do
Swimming at Wilson Creek: Located at Green River Lake, the area features a gravel beach at the end of the road. "Plenty of swimming, hiking, fishing, boating in this area!" according to a visitor at Wilson Creek Recreation Area.
Explore hiking trails: Holmes Bend Campground connects to Fisher's Bend with over 5 miles of trails. A camper noted, "The best are the hiking trails. It's a short drive or walk thru the woods to trail head. Fishers bend has over 5 miles of trails" at Holmes Bend.
Visit historic sites: Near Green River Lake State Park, you can find historic attractions. "Nearby there are historic sites and lots of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking at Green River Lake State Park," writes one camper about Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake.
What campers like
Waterfront camping: At Pikes Ridge, sites are positioned along the water. "The best campground on GRL!!! Only flaw.... no showers!" reported a camper about Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake.
Spacious sites: The Farm RV Resort offers large sites that accommodate big rigs. "The spacious, level sites were well-maintained, and the full hook-ups made our stay convenient and comfortable," notes a visitor about The Farm RV Resort.
Wildlife viewing: At Holmes Bend, campers can observe various animals. "Walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds," mentions a camper at Holmes Bend Campground.
What you should know
Electricity reliability: Some campgrounds experience power issues. At Smith Ridge, "They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances," reports a camper.
Bathroom conditions vary: Facilities maintenance differs between campgrounds. "If you need to use the showers or bathroom, they never fix anything. One bathroom hasn't had electric in two years," notes a visitor at Smith Ridge Green River Lake.
Limited shade at some locations: Many RV parks have minimal tree cover. "Sites 1-30 are wooded and semi private. 31-80 are set more in a park complete with playground and street lights near the bath house," writes a camper about Smith Ridge.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Holmes Bend offers play areas for children. "The campgrounds was exceptional in quite setting, playground for the grandkids, near Green River lake," shared one visitor.
Check shade availability: Some campgrounds have better tree cover than others. "The old part had plenty of shade the newer part not so much," mentions a camper at Smith Ridge.
Bring entertainment for no-service areas: Cell signal varies significantly. "I give it 4 not 5 because no cell signal so it's rustic camping which is good for some but not so much when alone," notes a camper at Smith Ridge.
Tips from RVers
Avoid specific approach routes: Mountain roads can be challenging. One RV camper at Westgate RV Campground mentioned, "This is a great overnight stop for us. They have complete full utility hook ups, Wi-Fi and you can walk to several restaurants and mini mart."
Watch for early noise: At some locations, service vehicles operate early. "It must have been trash day because dumpsters were being slammed before 7 AM," notes a camper at Westgate RV Campground.
Book specific sites for shade: At Off The Hook RV Campground, a visitor shared: "There's also no shade, they are creating their campground in a very nicely tiered field and working on getting a pond going to fish in."
