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Places to Camp near Stanford, KY

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Stanford is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Stanford is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Stanford, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Stanford, KY (87)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground

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    Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    62 Photos
    91 Saves
    Winchester, Kentucky

    Enjoy camping on the banks of the Kentucky River year-round! The campground offers 166 sites with electricity and water hookups; 18 have full hookups. There are 2 central service buildings and 3 dump stations. An activities building can accommodate 150 people, and central service buildings provide showers, rest rooms, and laundry facilities. WiFi available. There is a small grocery at the check-in area. Open year-round. Restrooms and water fill-up available year-round. Four pull-throughs open year-round. Call 859-527-3454 or email: jack.winburn@ky.gov with inquiries. Primitive campground closed indefinitely.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

    18 Reviews
    133 Photos
    85 Saves
    Wilmore, Kentucky

    Do you like camping in Kentucky? Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River Historic Cummins Ferry RV Park, RV Resort and Campground with a 'tiny' Marina is a gated community that’s all about relaxation and “affordable luxury”. Located less than 30 miles from State Capitol Frankfort and 30 mile from downtown Lexington, KY's favorite City.   There are many Campgrounds in Kentucky - but only a handful of us on the Kentucky River. :-)   check our reviews, we are one of the Best Campgrounds in Kentucky. 

    Our peaceful and quiet RV Park in Kentucky sits high on the Kentucky River bank, with a serene view of the famous KY River Palisades- shear rock formations and Waterfalls. You have to see to believe why people describe us as the friendliest, cleanest and most beautiful RV resort in the area. Kentucky River Palisades Finally there is easy access to one of Kentucky's Best Kept Secrets! 

    The Kentucky River palisades. This area was referred to by early travelers as one of the nation's"natural curiosities". The 300 to 400 foot perpendicular walls of limestone(also known as Kentucky Marble), remain unchanged since Daniel Boone traversed this area. Since the Kentucky River is one of the oldest, most deeply embedded rivers in the world, the Palisades expose limestone deposits of up to 450 million years old. Come and enjoy this undisturbed natural wonder from the gently sloping banks of Cummins Ferry Resort. 

    What's there to do at the Resort? Whether you enjoy camping, boating, fishing, hiking or just relaxing, Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground, RV Resort on the Kentucky River is a great experience. We are located just south of Frankfort and Lexington, Kentucky in the middle of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. There is so much to do near Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground, RV Resort is more than just camping, so getting bored is not something that is likely to happen. If you are feeling down from spending too much time inside, like we all have been- don't worry, Cummins Ferry RV Park in Kentucky is a chill place to spend quality time Outdoors. People like to camp here because we are located in Central Kentucky and are within driving distance of many places, such as Shaker Village, all of the Historic Bourbon Distilleries, Old Fort Harrod State Park and a ton of great restaurants, a few Microbreweries- and wineries as well. There are also many local attractions and a variety of outdoor recreation activities close to the resort. 

    Fishing+ Boating! The Kentucky River is a fisherman's paradise, providing the opportunity for anglers to catch their limit of a variety of local species, such as Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, and White Perch. Hiking Trails! Self-guided hiking trails allow explorers to follow the river shoreline and meander from the marina to the swimming pool and into the wooded portion of the campground where one of the most intense concentrations of rare plant species in the Bluegrass Region is on display. Sheltered beneath an incredible natural arbor of Beech and Yellow Poplar, Blue Ash, Chinquapin Oak and Sugar Maples lies an abundance of exquisite botanical wonders such as the Snow Trillium, Big BlueStem, Wild Oates, Riverbank Goldenrod, Saint John's Wort and Tufted Hairgrass.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 - $55 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Renfro Valley KOA

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    Renfro Valley KOA

    13 Reviews
    11 Photos
    28 Saves
    Livingston, Kentucky
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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Kentucky Horse Park Campground

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    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    70 Photos
    154 Saves
    Georgetown, Kentucky

    Come out, relax and enjoy the complete resort atmosphere of the Kentucky Horse Park Campground!

    A full service facility, our campground has many extras for your comfort including a grocery store/gift shop and two bathhouses with modern conveniences. During your stay, be sure to take advantage of our tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, cool off in our junior Olympic-size swimming pool and participate in our planned activities.

    For those seeking to stretch their legs a little more, venture out on the Legacy Trail, a 12-mile-long (8.5 miles is currently finished) paved walking and biking trail leading from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground to downtown Lexington.

    Campers may also visit the world famous Kentucky Horse Park at a discounted rate and receive free parking with the purchase of their admission tickets when purchased at the Campground Store.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $45 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nelson RV Park

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    Camp Nelson RV Park

    4 Reviews
    3 Photos
    13 Saves
    Bryantsville, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground

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    Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    8 Photos
    29 Saves
    Berea, Kentucky

    Park Description: Open all-year round Located within a quarter mile of interstate 75 All sites are pull through 30 Amp and 50 Amp hook-ups Sites available with or without trees Monthly rates Reservations encouraged Amenities: Free WI-FI (signal strength will vary within the park and cannot be guaranteed) Laundry room Swimming pool. Propane available on property (we fill tanks and rv's) Dump station Bath houses available Small convenient store RV supplies and hardware available

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

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    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    44 Photos
    140 Saves
    Mount Eden, Kentucky

    Camp out in Taylorsville Lakes RV campground, which has a central service building with laundry. Ten sites of the campground are set aside for horse camping. These sites have water and electricity and share the RV camp's laundry room.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $32 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Pulaski County Park

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    Pulaski County Park

    11 Reviews
    46 Photos
    22 Saves
    Nancy, Kentucky

    This recreation area is part of Lake Cumberland

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Chimney Rock Campground

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    Chimney Rock Campground

    3 Reviews
    16 Saves
    Burgin, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Playhouse Campground

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    Pioneer Playhouse Campground

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    8 Saves
    Danville, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $25 / night


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