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.
$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!"
$25 - $40 / 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!"
$18 - $50 / night
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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. "
$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."
$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."
$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."
"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."
"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)."
"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."
"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."
TravelerI 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.
TravelerAs of the summer of 2024, Beaver Creek is now Day Use Only. I was Camphost there for a short time when they cancelled camping.
ScoutWe needed a spot near Mammoth Cave National Park (which was full). This small City Park in the town of Munfordville, only 25 miles away, fit the bill perfectly. The phone number connects you to their City Hall - they asked for the make, model, color and license plate number of our vehicle (so their police officer would know we belonged there), and told us spots are available on a "first come" basis but are almost always available. In our case, we were the only ones there on a Friday summer night.
The park is delightful: it's by a river, surrounded by trees, and has a paved path circling soccer and disc golf fields, a playground, and four pickleball courts. There also is a 4-mile trail. All of the day users left by 9 pm, and then we had the park to ourselves. It was a very quiet spot.
Access to the park is via a short one-lane road that has some very tight curves. The overnight spots aren't really set up for RVs - those also are accessed via tight turns and there isn't an adequate turnaround space at the end of the access road -- I parked in a spot knowing that I would have to back my 23' trailer down the access road in order to get to back to a larger parking lot area. For smaller RVs and trailers, camping here is manageable and recommended.
TravelerWe wanted to go to see Mammoth Caves, but the tours were already booked out. So we were searching for a night to camp. I called and Beth answered our call. Very sweet Lady. We chose spot 1. Bathrooms/showers are ok . $44/night
LegendPeople here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Other neighbors notified us when they saw us leaving stuff behind (just wood).
The bathrooms have a cool log cabin-like window at the top. There are trails that leave the campground. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening. Tons of trees and shade.
Only downside is maybe the camp store closes really early. I think maybe 5? By the time we got there our first day it was closed, so my son was bummed we couldn’t have a fire.
GuideWe had reservations for a cave tour dec22. We didn't stay at the campground. We parked our 40ft skoolie in the parking lot of the visitors center and slept there for 2 nights. Thanks to the park ranger who didn't make us leave and told us to enjoy our visit!
GuideHelpful and over-the-top nice office staff. We arrived early and they made room for us. First site was a concrete pad, we were assigned a different site when our original reservation was scheduled, but we went to office to say it was too unlevel for us. They kindly found us a spot that was great.
ScoutLate check in was smooth, we lucked out with a sure right across from pool AND CONCRETE, sure B3. We did have to share water with out neighbor, sites are narrow and close to each other. Even on the concrete pad, we had to level side to side
GuideWow, where to start. We were told that there was a lot of water on the ground from the last few days. We pulled in later than we hoped to, because of stormy weather. When we arrived at 815pm,the storm was raging. I had to wait for a lull to go to the office to get paperwork, then wait again to get back to the truck. I drove around the office and the storm blasted us again, making it impossible to see, so I just pulled into the closest site and called it good. Then the quarter + sized hail joined in. It was a crazy night, with a tornado hitting a town just 28 miles away. So onto the review- Beth is awesome! She said I could stay where I had parked, or move to another site. I chose to move. Because of having to move, she gave me the 1st night free! When I got set up at the new site, I needed to use my extension cord, but the GFI did not work. So Eldon (Beth's husband) brought down a 30a extension cord to use. These folks are simply amazing, caring people. They want everyone to have the best experience possible. ❤️
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.
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
According to TheDyrt.com, Sweeden, KY offers a wide range of camping options, with 62 campgrounds and RV parks near Sweeden, KY and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
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.
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Sweeden, KY.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Sweeden, KY that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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