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GuideCummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
Beautiful place
Fantastic experience very well maintained lots of activities decent WiFi. Friendly staff great communication. Will comeback 100%
Glamping near Stamping Ground, KY
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Three Springs Campground houses several glamping campsites just minutes off Interstate 75, with accommodations situated amid forested grounds and three small streams. The campground provides a mix of sites with electric hookups, showers, and toilets in a natural setting. Guests can stay in climate-controlled options that combine outdoor experiences with essential comforts while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A recent visitor noted, "It's a delightful little campground with great atmosphere. The owners are very sociable and easy to work with." The glamping area includes well-maintained grounds with picnic tables and fire rings where guests can enjoy evenings under starry skies. The location serves as an ideal base for visiting regional attractions like the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
The secluded grounds feature hiking trails that wind through the property, offering guests opportunities to connect with nature while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. Small streams cutting through the campground create tranquil spaces for relaxation, and some guests have reported their children enjoying catching crawfish in the creek. A fishing pond provides catch-and-release opportunities for visitors seeking additional outdoor recreation. One camper highlighted, "We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Lots of stars at night!" For those exploring glamping campsites near Stamping Ground, the property sits approximately 10 miles from the Ark Encounter, keeping Kentucky attractions well within reach. The glamping campgrounds in this area offer a practical base for multi-day stays, with local services and restaurants close enough for convenience.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Stamping Ground (11)
1. Three Springs Campground
"We decided to come to Kentucky to visit the Ark and the Creation Museum. I found this little campground by joining The Dyrt. Three springs, was the best choice this summer."
"Quiet lil place clean showers and bathrooms extremely friendly staff who will go out of their way to help you set up. (Was offered hoses and power cords if needed)."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
2. Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
"It's situated high up on the Kentucky river bank which is nice but there's little access to the riverbank except from the floating dock and boat ramp."
"Fairly close to shopping groceries etc. staff was friendly 30/50 amp service didn’t count the number of river view sites. But quite a few. Some sites have 20 X 12 elevated decks."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $55 / night
3. Lake Shelby Campground
"RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."
"Site #11: nice shade tree, lots of roots exposed, set up tent on stone to avoid roots. Great space between the tent sites, but virtually no real privacy as public traffic into park was steady."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
4. Guist Creek Marina & Campground
"The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I asked for the most remote location to set up my tent. It’s still pretty close (across the gravel road about 100’ from RV/trailer campers)."
"Has a nice bathroom and shower facility. The playground is nice and has a pavilion right next to it. I have a small trailer which is easy to level up but most of the sites are not very level."
5. Follow The River RV Resort
"Lots of space between campers with cement patio, fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees. We had no issue pulling in our 42’ 5th wheel."
"We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences."
6. General Butler State Resort Park
"General Butler State Park had a lot to do on site and wasn't too far from the town's nearest amenities like a grocery store and a few places to dine out. "
"Trails were very well kept, playground equipment looked new and safe, workers were friendly, and bathrooms were clean."
52 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $40 - $50 / night
7. Camp Nelson RV Park
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have really worked hard to bring this campground back to a place you would like to stay."
"We seen the staff checking it every hour. It is open to the public which we didn’t care for. The playground was very old. The women’s bathhouse has been remodeled and was very nice."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / night
8. Oak Creek Campground
"The staff here are wonderful! I could not have asked for a better experience."
"Bathrooms and showers available."
9. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
"The Bathhouse is super nice and clean. The sites I’m at are on a hillside so think theatrical style site. None are level looking so you will need to know what your doing. I’m o level your rig."
"Stall accommodations are excellent, even include bedding. The camp Ranger/host, Larry?, was incredibly helpful and kind."
10. Swiss Haven RV Resort
"They have also completed a new deck area that overlooks the campground and Ohio River."
"Close to the quaint town of Vevay, Indiana."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
Drive Time
- 32 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 2 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 12 min from Cincinnati, OH
- 1 hr 33 min from Elizabethtown, KY
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Glamping Reviews near Stamping Ground, KY
113 Reviews of 11 Stamping Ground Campgrounds
Sigrid M.
ScoutCummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River
Very dangerous to access
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This campground has a very steep incline/decline to get to the campground. The reason you cannot come onto the property before 2 pm is that the road leading to the campground makes it very dangerous for two RV's to pass which the operators don't tell you. Instead they charge you$25 and yell at you if you come to their property before 2 pm. Their email only refers to entering their property not to the road leading to the property. There is no sign on the country road leading to the property so you never know when the reduced street size and incline/decline starts. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I ALSO CONTACTED THE COUNTY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED THIS CAMPGROUND WITHOUT SOME TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO AVOID THAT TWO RV'S PASS EACH OTHER AT ANY TIME.
Also they seemed to have sewer issues as we could not leave our sewer access open as it stank to much.
- IIrene M.Guide
Camp Nelson RV Park
Needs updating.
A lot of permanent rundown trailers parked haphazard as the sites are not laid out nicely. Stray cats running around. Muddy at the sites. Saving grace was clean bathhouse but who ever heard of automatic showers? Wasting a lot of water.
- ddan H.Guide
Three Springs Campground
Somewhat run down & unkempt
Starting with the good, it is reasonably close to the freeway yet far enough away not to be bothered by road noise. Wi fi was mostly usable. Electrical power was stable. Estimate , if the park was probably half full of campers , some long term , some transit. Was quiet. On the other hand, the place was unmowed with grass 6 to 8 inches high throughout the entire facility. A zero turn mower set unused vext to the office. Some of the water spigots were broken and hoses were strewn about so that people could get it water from different spigots to different sites. What's the worst was the bathroom in showers. A couple of people here and said they were clean , but either there definition of clean was different , or they've been a significant lack of labor to keep them up. In the men's side, there was mold all along the floors at the caulking edges.There was wadded up wet toilet paper smashed on the wall of 2 of them.The ceilings were covered in old cobwebs and fresh spider nests. The floors were quite dirty. Over half of the sites aren't level, so if you use this place bring leveling chocks/plates for your tires if not hydraulically leveled. This facility has a great deal of potential with a bit of money and some elbow grease.
- SSherri B.Guide
Three Springs Campground
Nothing fancy
Pros: natural setting, clean bathrooms Cons: unlevel campsites, no sewer hookups, self-check in, outdated, non-air conditioned bathrooms, no laundry facilities
- MMel T.Scout
Three Springs Campground
Cute and Quite
We didn’t have reservations but Tammy and Billy were wonderful. The bathrooms are nice and clean. If you’re looking for a relaxing spot this is it.
Dave C.ScoutFollow The River RV Resort
Don't ask for a refund if you can't park there!
The manager at this RV park assaulted me and snatched my iPhone out of my hand! Are you kidding me?? The video was edited(shortened) because these review sites won't allow anything more than 30 seconds. BUT what was said by both of us beforehand and afterwards doesn't matter. The fact is she's supposed to be the professional and she not only called me a"d*ck" and an"a**hole", but she proceeded to violently take my phone out of my hand and refused to give it back. I ultimately talked her into giving it back but WHO DOES THIS? She later actually punched me in the face. Yeah! Right in the face. But unfortunately, the video started and when she got on me, I guess I accidentally hit the stop button I was so scared. What was I scared of? Because, in the professions I've had, you learn that people are capable of anything. I didn't know if she was armed. I know I wasn't. I called 911 and am going to pursue the prosecution of her for assaulting a person over 60 yrs old, which is a felony. These types of animals do not need to be on our streets much less managing a nice RV park. This all came about because the sewer pipe on my motorhome is only 5" off the ground when parked. The lot she gave me has a sewer inlet pipe that sits over a foot off the ground meaning the feces would have to flow uphill to work. When I pointed this out, this manager said,"that's your problem, you'll have to figure it out". When I asked for a refund, she said no way and started in on my calling me vulger names(she did this several times). What professional person dealing with the public does this? She also refused to move me to another site saying she doesn't have any, but anyone can look around and see the park is not even half full- so, that's a lie. Annndddd, there's more! But I'll be posting every day on this site(and many others), so I’ll address more tomorrow and in the coming days and weeks.
Tom B.
RangerGeneral Butler State Resort Park
Been going there for years. Sites are tight, but well ran park.
Clean, professional campground. Sites loops are tight but people with big fifth wheels were able to manage just fine. The fish were biting the weekend I was there!
Scott R.ScoutOak Creek Campground
Yuck!
This isn’t a campground…it’s a run-down trailer park. The only sites for mobile campers is up front and surrounded by ratty lots full of trailers with junk all around d them.
No attention to lawn detail…overgrown and needs to be trimmed.
But that’s not the worst…there were two pre-teen boys playing around the playground…and around our lot. Right after dark, a pre-teen boy came up to our camper, slammed our entry assist handle and locked it over…locking us in the camper. Fortunately, my wife was in the bath-house. It scared my young daughters. They later came again, knocking on the side of the camper and taunting us. There were no other kids around…I then saw them go into the manager’s house….
It was dirty, unsafe, and a pleasure to leave…just gross.
Guide to Stamping Ground
Three Springs Campground offers a mix of traditional and glamping options near Stamping Ground, Kentucky, approximately 20 miles from the town. The surrounding area features rolling hills with limestone terrain and elevations ranging from 800-1,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F while spring and fall provide milder camping conditions in the 60-75°F range with occasional rainfall that contributes to the area's lush forests.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Guist Creek Marina & Campground, you'll find a 317-acre lake stocked with various fish species. A visitor noted, "The lake is beautiful. Dog and I took a little canoe ride," with access via their boat ramp and dock facilities.
Historic exploration: Cummins Ferry RV Park offers access to the Kentucky River with walking trails along the waterfront. A camper shared, "We spent 2 nights at Cummins Ferry with 2 other families! We absolutely LOVED it! The staff was friendly and the scenery was amazing! Our sites overlooked the river and we loved the walking trails along the river!"
Nature observation: The wetland areas around Lake Shelby Campground create wildlife viewing opportunities. A visitor reported, "Awesome wildlife for a park within the city: herons, geese (except for poop), ducks, turtles, beavers. We didn't see the coons but put food away every night as they visited our camp on a nightly basis."
What campers like
Waterfront sites: At Cummins Ferry RV Park, campers appreciate the riverfront locations. One camper mentioned, "The river and waterfall makes it feel like a tranquil place. The walking trail by the river is nice, we walked it almost every day."
Convenient location: General Butler State Resort Park offers proximity to regional attractions. As one reviewer noted, "It is about 30 minutes from Lexington and about 8 miles to the closest town. The one lane road coming in might give you the willies but it is worth it."
Modern facilities: Clean, updated facilities matter to glampers staying near Stamping Ground. A visitor to Lake Shelby Campground commented, "Bathhouse is four units, each with sink, toilet and shower. Could have been a lot cleaner. In our five day stay, no deep clean, but always had TP."
What you should know
Site limitations: Many campgrounds have specific site constraints. At A.J. Jolly Park & Campground, a camper warned, "The sites I'm at are on a hillside so think theatrical style site. None are level looking so you will need to know what you're doing to level your rig."
Seasonal considerations: Water levels affect camping experiences in this region. A visitor to A.J. Jolly noted, "The main lake is nice... The other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section is a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters."
Privacy variations: Campsite privacy varies considerably. At Lake Shelby, a camper observed, "Great space between the tent sites, but virtually no real privacy as public traffic into park was steady."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation: Follow The River RV Resort offers family-friendly water activities. A visitor shared, "There is pool access, a tree for shade at every lot, a picnic table at every lot and water access as well."
Playground access: Check campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. A visitor to Follow The River mentioned, "We had kids that fished and played in the playground and sat by the fire every night! We will absolutely return!"
Structured activities: Some facilities offer organized events. At Cummins Ferry, a camper noted, "Live music and food trucks every Saturday are a nice touch!"
Tips from RVers
Access challenges: Many campgrounds have terrain issues. At Oak Creek Campground, a camper warned, "Spaces are narrow— though we were able to navigate the area, I wouldn't necessarily call it 'Big Rig Friendly'."
Hookup locations: Check utility placement before setting up. At Camp Nelson RV Park, a visitor noted, "Pads are about 12 x12 concrete so that's a plus but the location of the pads if you want to use your RV awning means your wheels in whatever you're using are going to be nearly off the level area or in the grass."
Pull-through availability: For easier parking, look for pull-through sites. An Oak Creek visitor mentioned, "Nice campground with several pull through sites for big rigs. Pool and new dog park with a very nice play area for the kids."
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