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."
