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Excellent place to stay
Can stay lo g or short term great people and quiet
Best Campgrounds near Union, KY
Campgrounds around Union, Kentucky provide both rustic and modernized overnight accommodations within 20 miles of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground offers electric hookups, drinking water, and well-maintained amenities just outside Union's city limits. This state park campground supports both tent and RV camping with dedicated sites across multiple loops. Additional options include Northern Kentucky RV Park and the privately-operated Oak Creek Campground, which features glamping accommodations alongside traditional tent and RV sites. The broader region includes several developed campgrounds with diverse facility levels.
Camping availability extends primarily from April through October at most developed campgrounds, with Big Bone Lick State Historic Site operating seasonally from April 1 to October 31. Several campgrounds feature varying terrain and site conditions that may require preparation. Water hookups at Big Bone Lick often require lengthy hoses as connections are shared between sites. Camp sites throughout the area frequently present leveling challenges for RVs and tent campers alike. Reservation requirements apply at most locations, with weekend availability becoming limited during summer months. Cell service can be limited in certain areas of the region. A camper shared this insight: "Spent the Week at BBL. Very nice park with nice hiking trails, hosts were wonderful and no bugs! They must do an awesome job of spraying. Downside is absolutely no cell service for me or my wife."
The developed campgrounds near Union generally receive positive reviews for their cleanliness, scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers particularly appreciate Big Bone Lick's proximity to historical attractions, hiking trails and the resident bison herd. Swimming pools are available at several campgrounds, providing family-friendly recreation during summer months. Sites range from open, grassy areas to partially shaded locations with varying privacy levels. Proximity to Cincinnati attractions represents a key advantage for many visitors. A recent review noted: "We stayed here with some friends while on a road trip to check off another baseball stadium on the bucket list. We found this campground and were pleased with the less than 1 hour drive to get to the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati." Most tent and RV sites in the region provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restroom facilities.
Best Camping Sites Near Union, Kentucky (95)
1. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground
45 ReviewsPatriot, IN6 milesWebsite+1 (859) 384-3522$35 / night
"Big Bone Lick State Park Union, Ky is a very cool little park. There is a lot to do in this one little area except long distance hiking."
"There’s also some hiking and biking trails accessible from the main turnoff from the highway, so there’s plenty to do in the area if you’re stopping on through or staying a few days."
2. Oak Creek Campground
8 ReviewsUnion, KY8 milesWebsite+1 (859) 485-9131"We prefer site 18 which offers nice privacy and os next to a stream."
3. Hartig Park & Wildlife Reserve
5 ReviewsPatriot, IN10 milesWebsite+1 (859) 904-9458"This is an awesome quiet campground tucked away in northern KY along the Ohio River. There are 10-12 dispersed campsites with fire rings and picnic tables."
"The main road was nice to drive on, but the others were pretty rough. Had spots for hammocks, and the portopotty was well maintained. The spots were all pretty secluded. Great remote location!"
4. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
11 ReviewsAlexandria, KY16 milesWebsite"Amazing place for the price and proximity to the city!! Just wish there was more hiking trails"
"Close to Cincinnati but each site is wooded and on lake front , lots to do!"
5. Winton Woods Campground
23 ReviewsFairfield, OH23 milesWebsite"Tent/RV sites were level and had lots of Shade and trees for Hammocks. 1.7 mile paved walking trail is great for walking, running and biking. A short 18 hole Disc Golf course is close by."
"The location is located on the lake with access to put in a kayak or canoe. The bathrooms are clean, with private combined shower/dressing stalls."
6. East Fork State Park Campground
65 ReviewsConcord, OH31 milesWebsite+1 (513) 734-2730$39 - $52 / night
"Our favorite campsite for the outskirts of Cincinnati. Lots of great spots available! You can get to the lake in about a 15 minute drive."
"However I decided to focus on the positive. The trees are big and mature. The restrooms extremely clean, the shower a pressure washer. All good things in my book."
7. Indian Springs Campground
9 ReviewsGreendale, IN16 milesWebsite+1 (513) 353-9244"It sat at one end of our site but right up against the site next to us, so trying to sit around a campfire would have been a little awkward. There wasn't any shade on the pull thru sites."
"There are showers, an awesome library, a store, laundry and walking trails"
8. Follow The River RV Resort
14 ReviewsWarsaw, KY20 milesWebsite+1 (812) 427-3330"The store was super close by and there you are not too far from the nearest town. Super beautiful and spacious especially since you’re close to the river as well!"
"Nice pull through close to the pool and bathrooms. Quiet during the week."
9. Tucker's Landing
8 ReviewsFort Thomas, KY16 milesWebsite$25 - $54 / night
"Not much in the surrounding area."
"This place sits beautifully near the river and other than some bugs is family fun for everyone."
10. Northern Kentucky RV Park
7 ReviewsWilliamstown, KY14 milesWebsite+1 (859) 428-2000$40 - $80 / night
"Search Northern Kentucky RV Park for the correct website. We only stayed one night and came in after the office closed, but we had a great experience in the time that we were there."
"It was neat and orderly but right on I-75 and next to RR tracks . We pulled in right at dusk and left after we got up , so we didn’t have time to explore."
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Recent Reviews near Union, KY
638 Reviews of 95 Union Campgrounds
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Mika H.ScoutWinton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park
Everything you need
Great flat gravel spots.
Don K.ScoutEast Fork State Park Campground
Great State Park Camping & very nice lake plenty of fishing. Boating & water craft
They have horseback riding trails , bring your own horses , witch they have accomidations for or rent from near by stables . Basketball courts , bike rental, Bridle Path , Cornhole , drinking water ,dumpsters. Hiking , kayak rentals , nature center , mini golf ,mountain bike trailhead parking , pickle ball , ping pong , playground ,recycling , shelter house , shower houses ,soccer , volleyball ,wifi , all play courts are ADA accessable , full hookups , electric only hookups , boat ramps both camping & public sandy beeches , Really Nice Eauestrian Camping , golf cart use 416 sites
- KKristi H.Scout
Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park
Called to get Info
I called to get information on the park prices and requirements but they have to call me back with the info...
Jim B.
TravelerLake Jericho Recreation Area
Good people
They are currently closed for renovation. We showed up needing some rest and the owner found us a place to park for the night. Will definitely come back when they reopen. It's a beautiful area.
Cassandra H.TravelerBig Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground
Great for a family trip
We had such a good time we extended our trip. Only 3 mile of trails, but fabulous for the family and well kept. Creek is great to play in. So much wildlife. The campground and facilities were in great shape. The only minor issue was the camp store and museum only open Thursday -Sunday, but we were visiting early in the season. Paved campground is great for bikes, scooters and roller skates! Spigots are far from some.of the sites and you may need more than a 50 ft hose for water hook up.
thomas A.ScoutCamp Cottonwood
Cotton wood camp ground
Have to get back to camping there. Always had a good time. Swimming ,camping ,kayaking, tubing and always having something fun to do
Chasity S.TravelerThe Landing at Bear Creek RV Park
Worst management! I’m afraid to even still be here!
The lady at Bear Creek started out in June 2025 a quiet place with friendly management and their friendly family entire family that all live at one end of the park so no one else can have their spaces a family that causes nothing but gossip and drama that is the reason why I stopped going to throw in dinners and events. The campground itself is a mess management let potholes go all winter long to the point that it was so bad people were complaining. I myself complained, and they acted like they were doing us a favor by getting some gravel and trying to half ass fill the holes the porta potties were out of commission all summer last summer and so far are still out of commission. The splash pad is a joke. The pavilion is just a place with some picnic tables and they have allowed DJ or live band on Friday or Saturday nights where they can all get drunk and act. Accordingly we asked for the owners number to voice our complaints to the people that own the landing at Bear Creek, but management refuses to give the owners information and we had to go other routes to get that information since then they have been harassing us taunting us. They called the police and tried to kick us out without our campers without my therapy cats without our pets without our belongings without our homes we sold our four bedroom house and bought two big campers and this is where we live full-time we will be leaving in April 2026. It is now March 2026 the middle of March and the harassment hasn’t stopped. They have told people things about us that are not true. They’ve been returning our mail just a laundry list of things that are not only illegal, but scary that two people could be that unhinged that they would act this way toward anybody, especially people like myself who have never had a complaint. I never really leave my camper because I have a small business that I run never caused any problems never caused a disturbance and I’ve been here since June 2025 once they found out that we were moving and that we wanted to talk to the owners to follow voice our complaints. It’s been nothing but police and harassment and it’s to the point where I’m afraid to even stay here. I’m afraid they’re going to harm my cats or myself. I’ve never seen two people more unhinged and crazy and spiteful and vengeful as I have the managers that are currently managing the landing at Bear Creek. I’ve never had this much interaction with police officers over managers of a property harassing so badly, knowing that I have mental health issues and using those mental health issues as a threat against me, I do not recommend people come. They stay for maybe a month or two and leave because they realize how awful this place is the gossip the drama there’s been drugs. There’s been a guy that had a knife and was trying to stab all his neighbors, and they found cocaine in his camper. There have been numerous incidents. Someone passed away out here in a strange fashion. This place is a wasteland. It is a routing negative energy and management is childish petty and the most spiteful, crazy, insane unhinged people I have ever seen in my entire life, the way that they have been behaving with their children in their truck driving up to my camper, harassing me outside of my camper, returning my mail just all this craziness. I can’t believe it. I can’t even put together in words to leave this post right now I’m so sorry this is the worst place I’ve ever seen and neither of the worst type of people I’ve ever met in my entire life. Please do not stay here for your own safety. If you’re trying to reach the owners to file a complaint about management the first picture shows you how to do so because management will not give you the owners information.
- MMonica L.Scout
Kincaid Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful Park, Not Big Rig Friendly
Excellent park for small to mid campers. Main road driving in is VERY narrow and curvy. Can be very difficult to pass oncoming traffic in various areas on road as there is nowhere to merge when meeting oncoming traffic. We have a 38’ pull behind and I will not take it here. Simply not safe as there is not enough room to maneuver at all for a camper that size. Beautiful park for small campers and tents!
Guide to Union
Established campgrounds surround Union, Kentucky with several state and private options in the area. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground offers both tent and RV camping with electric hookups and water connections at most sites. Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Union, this campground features historical attractions including a bison herd and natural history exhibits. Northern Kentucky also hosts several private campgrounds including Oak Creek Campground in nearby Walton and Northern Kentucky RV Park in Crittenden. Most developed sites in the region include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to bathroom facilities.
Camping in the Union area operates primarily from April through October, with Big Bone Lick State Historic Site closing its campground during winter months. Several private campgrounds like Oak Creek remain open year-round for those seeking off-season accommodations. Most sites require reservations, particularly during summer weekends when family camping reaches peak popularity. The campgrounds near Union provide varying levels of amenities - from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots with 50-amp service. Cell service can be limited at some locations, particularly in more rural settings. "Spent the Week at BBL. Very nice park with nice hiking trails, hosts where wonderful and no Bugs! They must do an awesome job of spraying because we had no bugs for one week. Downside is absolutely no cell service for me or my wife."
Campers highlight the natural and historical attractions as primary draws to the area. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site receives particular attention for its educational opportunities, with one visitor noting it's "a great place to learn about the natural history of the area thanks to the museum and interpretive displays." The bison herd represents a unique feature not commonly found at campgrounds. Swimming pools at several campgrounds provide summer recreation, while hiking trails throughout the region offer exploration opportunities. Family-friendly amenities such as playgrounds and mini-golf courses make the area particularly suitable for camping with children. Sites vary in privacy and levelness across campgrounds, with several reviews mentioning that Big Bone Lick's sites are relatively close together with limited shade in some areas. Most developed campgrounds in the region maintain clean facilities with regular maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Union, KY?
Which is the most popular campground near Union, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Union, KY is Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 45 reviews.
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