Best Campgrounds near Sweeden, KY

Looking for the best campgrounds near Sweeden, KY? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Sweeden camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Sweeden, Kentucky (66)

    1. Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    137 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    11 miles
    +1 (270) 758-2424

    $25 - $50 / night

    "This campground is a walking distance to the visitors center. It's a well established campground and geared towards folks visiting mammoth caves."

    "green river, which was enjoyed by all, and we appreciated avoiding the main entrance besieged by spring break campers!"

    2. Nolin Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4240

    $27 - $45 / night

    "Near Brownsville, Ky and a little off the beaten path. But definitely worth a visit or two."

    "This lakeside getaway is one that will keep us coming back!! If you've never been to Kentucky...this will keep you coming back to the Bluegrass to camp for years to come!"

    3. Moutardier

    23 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4230

    $18 - $50 / night

    ".**

    Campground Review: Coming from Western Kentucky Parkway W or KY I65 either way you drive in to **Moutardier Campground you will"

    "It is located on Nolin River Lake. Our site was lakeside which was beautiful (Site D6). This campsite offered electric/water hookup, fire pit, picnic table, filet table, bathrooms, and showers. "

    4. Wax - Nolin River Lake

    15 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 242-7578

    $18 - $50 / night

    "Wax Campground is located on Nolin River Lake, which is managed by the Army Corp of Engineers. Translated; well maintained, picturesque and organized."

    "The area surrounds Lake Nolan, which is an added bonus. The water was warm and calm. It is off the beaten path and you are about 30 min from a grocery store, so make sure you stock up before you go."

    5. Dog Creek Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 524-5454

    $18 - $50 / night

    "Dog Creek Campground is located on Nolin River Lake in the Kentucky countryside."

    "Seems all sites have a lake view. Less than half full sun-Tuesday. Stayed at a006. Very close to beach, but that means you hear everything at the beach. Very humid and virtually no shade at our site."

    6. Maple Springs Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    12 Reviews
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 758-2424

    $50 / night

    "Nice large camping areas, secluded and quiet, easy access to the trails. Well maintained full hookup for RVs and plenty of room for your horse too."

    "Horses are allowed in the campground and you will see a lot of people taking their horses for a few runs around the road through the campsite as a warm up in the early mornings."

    7. Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    9 Reviews
    Brownsville, KY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 758-2180

    "Lost of space to run around with the kids. Pretty view of the river. Sites 1-6 were pretty close together. I would have picked site 8 if I had to go again."

    "The drive to the campground was a bit out of the way, but scenic. The sites are near a river and there is an option of taking the ferry to the campground."

    8. Singing Hills RV Park And Campground

    19 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 773-3789

    "This campground is located near the entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park. It is a great place for a day or two of relaxation before getting back on the highway."

    "Our site was right next to the catch and release pond. We had a little bridge that crossed the creek from our main site to an additional space where our fire ring was."

    9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave

    34 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    21 miles
    Website

    "Close proximity to Mammoth Cave. Don’t miss the Amish bakery/cafe nearby!"

    "The older sites are more established with shade but most are gravel and not as easy to access while walking or biking. Karst beach is so nice with the wibit (extra cost but worth it)."

    10. Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

    14 Reviews
    Park City, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This park is located on the entrance road to Mammoth Caves NP, and it is a spectacular way to stay and enjoy the hiking in the caves!"

    "This is a small campground right near the entrance of Mammoth Cave NP. It was nice being so close with plenty of hiking options. Bathrooms were clean, laundry was fine."

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Recent Reviews near Sweeden, KY

561 Reviews of 66 Sweeden Campgrounds


  • Michele R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Morning View Farms

    Weekend getaway

    I could not say enough enough wonderful things about our stay. Our host was amazing, the nature was peaceful, serene, and everything we needed for a relaxing time away from home.

  • dereck R.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Tree Tops RV Park

    Nice quiet place

    Nice quiet place. Very level. He takes very good care of the lot with gravel. The owner also runs an RV repair so you can get on-site repairs. Very useful. The shower house and bathroom are for emergency use only. Laundry room has a four-digit security code to get in. Most of the people staying here are long-term or semi-long-term. Lots of pipeline inspectors currently. Everyone has really nice rigs. Rate discount rates for 6 months or longer. Everything included except electric. Meters red monthly. Accepts mail delivery and package delivery.

  • Overland O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Houchin Ferry Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park

    Very nice remote campground

    This is a very nice and clean campground with about 10 sites. It is part of Mammoth Cave National park. That means I could use my lifetime pass and it only cost $10 per night. Ranger came by twice a day. Very clean port a pottys that are maintained well. Dumpster for trash and each site has a fire ring. Road in is paved and not bad, but has a few hills and is narrow. These sites are listed as "Tent Only" but I got my Dodge van in no problem. In my 3 days here I saw many tents, a small pop up camper, and 2 vans. Anything larger would be a problem I think. Reservation only and pay online. Not much cell signal here, maybe 1 bar on Visible. (Verizon) Decent signal on Starlink mini at site 1. Sites are right along the side of the Green River and the temperature here was a consistent 3 degrees F lower than in town. Lot of shade, not good for solar.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Singing Hills RV Park And Campground

    Super nice staff, great location

    Staff is very nice and informative.

    Close to Mammoth National Park…we were lucky to book a tour and it was really good, our teenagers liked it. We also rode Alpine slide across the street near the RV park.

    Campground had small catch and release pond. Lots of nibbles, one catch…sunfish. No laundry here…laundry mat 10 mins away, Wash n Fold? Super clean but expensive with nice machines. No bathroom there! Connected to car wash if you need. Bath house at Campground has everything you need but dated.

    Our site had issues, no fire ring,,,other sites had one, we didn’t ask about getting one…it probably wouldn’t have been a big deal to grab one from another site. Our parking area was level with gravel. Our water hookup was weird…it ended up under our back bumper were we had to crawl under to connect. And we had issue with 50 amp…the plug needs attention…it turned off at 0430 and we switched to 30amp. No big deal with any of it, but all together we will pick a different site next time.

  • Overland O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    The Narrows

    Very clean campground.

    This is a very nice, clean campground. Bathrooms are clean as well. Very nice view of Barren River lake too. I did not use it but there is a nice sand beach for swimming. Camphost is very nice.

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave

    Well maintained, easy access sites

    Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available. Also, lots of golf carts to rent.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2025

    Hoosier National Forest

    Good spot out of the way and close to the Ohio River

    Big spot for almost any type of camper. Deep woods

  • Overland O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    Barren River Tailwater

    Very nice campground

    I have camped here many time over the 2 years I have been on the road full time in my van. I mostly stayed here in the winter. No power or water, except for a comnunity spigot. But cheap, like $8 with the lifetime pass. Staying here in July of 2025, there is electric and water at each site. My cost is $15.

  • Overland O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek Day Use Only

    As of the summer of 2024, Beaver Creek is now Day Use Only. I was Camphost there for a short time when they cancelled camping.


Guide to Sweeden

Camping near Sweeden, Kentucky, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for you.

What to do:

  • Explore Mammoth Cave National Park: This park is a must-visit for its stunning caves and hiking trails. One camper mentioned, "You’re right in the middle of the park, with all it has to offer," highlighting the convenience of staying at Mammoth Cave Campground.
  • Enjoy water activities: At Nolin Lake State Park Campground, you can walk along the lake shore and even hear a small waterfall nearby. Campers have enjoyed kayaking and canoeing in the area.
  • Fishing and swimming: Many campgrounds, like Baileys Point, offer fishing spots and swimming areas. One visitor noted, "We loved fishing and swimming in the lake."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park stated, "The bathrooms were cleaned regularly. The showers were hot and free!"
  • Friendly staff: Many campers have praised the helpfulness of campground staff. At Singing Hills Campground, one visitor said, "The staff was very nice, shared local information, and offered any further service."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having enough space between sites. A review for Moutardier mentioned, "Very nice gravel or concrete spots. We were able to put kayaks in right at our campsite."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities at some campgrounds: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Wax - Nolin River Lake has no showers, which some campers found inconvenient.
  • Road noise can be an issue: Campers at Barren River Lake State Resort Park reported, "Semi trucks were driving over the rumble strips and other continuous road noise continued throughout the night."
  • Reservations are recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park noted, "We rolled in on the day of our stay with no reservations."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose campgrounds with playgrounds: Look for family-friendly spots like Kentucky Nolin Lake State Park, where kids can enjoy the playground while parents relax.
  • Plan for activities: Campers at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park enjoyed the many activities available, with one saying, "There is so much to do, that 5 days doesn’t seem long at all."
  • Pack for the weather: Be prepared for heat in the summer. A camper at Mammoth Cave Campground mentioned, "Both buildings are wonderfully air conditioned, which helped a lot in the August heat."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spots. A review for Wax - Nolin River Lake warned, "The road in/out is very narrow, very tight and not easily navigated with a 40' 5th wheel."
  • Look for full hookups: Campers at Moutardier appreciated having water and electric hookups, making their stay more comfortable.
  • Be mindful of dump station locations: At COE Rough River Lake Axtel Campground, one camper noted, "The dump station could be better located," which is something to consider when planning your stay.

Camping near Sweeden, Kentucky, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to friendly campgrounds. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy your time outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Sweeden, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sweeden, KY offers a wide range of camping options, with 66 campgrounds and RV parks near Sweeden, KY and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Sweeden, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sweeden, KY is Mammoth Cave Campground — Mammoth Cave National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 137 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sweeden, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Sweeden, KY.

What parks are near Sweeden, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Sweeden, KY that allow camping, notably Nolin River Lake and Mammoth Cave National Park.