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TravelerKentucky Horse Park Campground
Busy place on a Saturday in late Oct. Not my kinda place. Lots of kids. TVs. Noise. Golf carts. I think most families with small kids would have fun.
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Kentucky Horse Park Campground provides equestrian-friendly camping with over 250 full hookup sites near Lexington. The campground features spacious, shaded sites with water and electric hookups, though some are on grades requiring leveling. Equestrian trailers are accommodated with dedicated parking areas and convenient access to the Kentucky Horse Park facilities. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with two dump stations available for RVs. The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained, though campers should note that sites in C loop require a longer walk to facilities. The campground offers a swimming pool (seasonal), basketball courts, playgrounds, and a camp store with essential supplies.
Trail riders can access the Legacy Trail directly from the campground, a 12-mile paved path connecting to downtown Lexington. The Kentucky Horse Park adjacent to the campground offers trail rides for visitors age 7 and older ($25 per person) and pony rides for children 12 and under ($5). Horse campers appreciate the ability to visit different barns and museums at the park while camping. The campground allows golf carts with proper permits, though enforcement of age restrictions for drivers has been inconsistent according to some visitors. Located conveniently off I-75, the campground provides easy access to nearby amenities including Camping World one exit north and various food options in both Georgetown and Lexington, making it an ideal base for exploring Kentucky's horse country.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Stanford (11)
1. Logan-Hubble County Park
2. Kentucky Horse Park Campground
"Great for equestrian trailers, convenient location off Interstate and right next to Kentucky Horse Park. Bathhouse, game room, laundry, camp store available."
"I'll preface this with the fact that I am a Lexington, KY Native and have always lived close to the Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky Horse Park Campground, but have never stayed there until this weekend"
5 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $45 - $48 / night
3. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground
"We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake."
"The do have some pull through sites for equestrian trailers. Good horse trails. Clean facilities."
15 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $20 - $45 / night
4. Lago Linda Hideaway
"This big campground is a hidden gem near Red River Gorge. The road getting to the campsite is mostly one lane so is you are in an RV, go slow."
"The trail around the lake was very nice, short but hilly so a good morning walk. It rained the first evening which led to some pretty little waterfalls the next day."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $12 - $999 / night
5. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground
"Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast."
"My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $55 / night
6. S-Tree Campground
"A very well-developed camping area that caters to the off-road community. There are 2 loops for camping; loop B is still being upgraded."
"They aren't right next to the fireplace shelter, rather just around the corner. Had the place completely to myself on a thursday night/friday morning."
7. Green River Lake State Park Campground
"Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."
"Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $40 / night
8. Little Lick Campground
"Bring your horse, bring your trail bike, bring your dogs. You might want to bring a generator too."
"Take an awesome little ferry across the river (or drive around). Tent sites vary in privacy. Great simple site, clean. No trails on site but we did a pretty one nearby (forget the name)."
Check Availabilityfrom $2 - $15 / night
9. Red Hill Horse Camp
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
10. Daniel Boone National Forest Little Lick Horse Camp
"You will drive and drive and drive...and drive on the gravel road. However the road is good and the signage will get you there!"
Drive Time
- 46 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 21 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 27 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 56 min from Bowling Green, KY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Stanford, KY
155 Reviews of 11 Stanford Campgrounds
Maddie L.TravelerLago Linda Hideaway
Quiet, Relaxing Hideaway with Great Ownership
This place could not have been more accommodating. There’s a restaurant that serves all 3 meals! Good for all types of campers - excellent tent spots, RV spots, and cabins. Some of the RV spots are difficult to get into but they more than made up for it with everything else. Would stay again for sure!
Brandee Leigh L.TravelerGreen River Stables
Expensive, period. Dishonest, period. Crazy. Not quiet. Drunks and unsuperv
Prioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
- CChristopher M.
GuideGreen River Lake State Park Campground
Just passing through
A beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
- SScott D.
RangerLago Linda Hideaway
Love Lago Linda
This is my “go to” campground when I need to get away for a few days and reset in nature. Hosts are great! You can pay via Venmo when you arrive / super easy. There is tons of primitive camping and quite a few sites with electric and water. There are plenty of bathrooms and showers. Love this place!! Will be back!!
- Kaitlin R.Traveler
Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Clean, spacious campground
Each lot has a small paved "driveway" for the camper to sit on, and the lot itself is very grassy and has lots of trees around. Bathrooms were very clean, seemed quite new and in good repair. Everyone staying at the campground was quiet and polite. 10/10 would stay here again!
- SScott D.Ranger
Lago Linda Hideaway
Great Getaway
This is a great campground! The owners are awesome. Plenty of sites (some with electric and water, some with nothing). Bathrooms and showers. Even has a lounge with books/TV and a cafe. Also has cabins on a lake.
Sam C.
ScoutS-Tree Campground
Well maintained and quiet.
This is a nice place. I've got about two bars 4G through verizon via xfinity. I don't know if there's usually a fee, but there's not one right now. It's got gravel lots with picnic tables and fire pits.
Lisa M.
LegendKentucky Horse Park Campground
Beautifuly kept and right next to the amazing horse park
We spent two nights here and were pleasantly surprised that most of the campsites had probably at least 50 to 60 feet between each one and lots of grass and trees. The campsite we stayed in, 140, was a pull through so that was bonus. Most of the campsites look like they had at least water and electric and I think there might have been some sites that had sewer as well. Right next-door to the Kentucky Horse Park, which is a must see. Very interesting museum and lots of barn with different types of horses in them to visit. If you buy your ticket at the campground, you would get five dollars off the admission fee.
Guide to Stanford
Stanford, Kentucky offers unique equestrian camping opportunities with several horse-friendly facilities within driving distance. The region sits at the edge of the Appalachian foothills with elevations ranging from 800-1,200 feet. Camping seasons typically run April through October, with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F during the day and 65-70°F at night.
What to do
Horse trail riding: Access dedicated equestrian trails at Kentucky Horse Park Campground where riders appreciate the trail variety. "Taking the horses out here was a wonderful experience, it was great having so many different trails to go on in order to not only train the new horses how to trail ride, but also take the more experienced horses on tougher trails," notes Jill R.
Boating and water activities: Logan-Hubble County Park offers convenient water access for paddlers. "Close to a convenient put in spot for canoeing, kayaking on the Dix River (inside the park). Beautiful medium size lake in the park plus standard county park amenities," says Jeff C.
Disc golf: Several parks in the region offer disc golf courses for campers seeking land-based recreation. Logan-Hubble County Park includes a disc golf course alongside its water features.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground receives praise for its generous camping areas. "We really enjoyed this park. Plenty of room for camper and car, big grass area and nice bathhouse," reports Joe B.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathroom facilities as a highlight. "The bath house was pretty immaculate for such a full weekend. Several playgrounds nearby if you have kids to occupy," notes Justin S.
Dark skies: Little Lick Campground provides excellent stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. "Quiet and dark and STARS," says Shelly S. about this primitive campground in Daniel Boone National Forest.
What you should know
Seasonal variations: Campground amenities vary by season, with some facilities limiting hours or closing entirely in off-seasons. "The guard house is only manned for a short period of time. We wanted to get ice and wood when we arrived, but it was closed," explains Joe B. about Taylorsville Lake State Park.
Site selection matters: Research specific campsites before booking as quality varies significantly even within the same campground. "Most of the sites were really big, and there was plenty of space and trees in between. We stayed at site P02, but I don't recommend that specific site. It was probably the worst site in the primitive camp," advises Cassandra C.
Reservation planning: My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground and other popular sites fill quickly during peak season. "Small campground and narrow roads. Many sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description," cautions M&P M.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near play areas if traveling with children. "We camped there in July for my son's birthday party. We were near the restroom facilities which were very clean. Playground was close and perfect for everyone to go run and play," shares Heather K. about Taylorsville Lake State Park.
Educational opportunities: Lago Linda Hideaway serves as an excellent base for educational trips. "Natural Bridge State Park is nearby as well as several adventure based businesses," explains Shelly S., providing options for family-friendly outings.
Swimming options: Look for campgrounds with designated swimming areas during summer months. "Since it was so warm, we took a dip in the lake. Our site was spacious and pretty, with plenty of room for our two tents and a hammock," reports Lena L. about Lago Linda Hideaway.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Bring adequate leveling equipment as many sites in the region have uneven terrain. "Sites are a bit uneven and water and electric is about 40 feet away. Make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches," advises Bethany W. about camping at My Old Kentucky Home State Park.
Loop selection: For equestrian camping near Stanford, Kentucky, carefully research campground loops. S-Tree Campground offers different camping areas with varying amenities. "There are 2 loops for camping; loop B is still being upgraded," explains Andy M.
Hookup locations: Check hookup positioning before arrival as some sites have unusual utility placement. "Water and electric is about 40 feet away," notes Bethany W., highlighting the importance of bringing extension cords and longer hoses.
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