Best RV Parks & Resorts near Vicco, KY

Several RV parks surround Vicco, Kentucky, providing options for motorhome travelers in eastern Kentucky's mountain region. Portal 31 RV Park in Lynch offers big-rig friendly sites with 30-amp electric hookups, water, sewer connections, and a sanitary dump station. Harlan County Campground and RV Park in Putney features year-round operation with 50-amp service, full hookups, and accommodations for larger rigs on level sites. Cross Mountain Campground maintains 25 concrete RV sites with both 30 and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer hookups. "This campground is pretty new and not too large, making it a nice quiet getaway. All the sites are concrete with nice gravel between, along with picnic tables and firepits," notes one RV camper who appreciated the excellent drainage during rainy periods.

Navigation to these RV parks requires careful planning as mountain roads can present challenges for larger motorhomes. Several campgrounds in the region have limited cell service - Paintsville Lake State Park campers report Verizon signals being "touchy" with only one bar in some areas. Most RV sites in the area are pet-friendly, though specific rules vary by park. Fall and summer represent peak camping seasons, with advance reservations strongly recommended. Water pressure varies significantly between parks - one reviewer at Jessie Lea RV Park noted pressure exceeding 60 PSI, necessitating regulators. Dump stations are available at most locations, though Cross Mountain Campground does not offer this service. When stocking supplies, campers should plan ahead as the nearest grocery stores can be 15-20 minutes away on winding mountain roads.

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Best RV Sites Near Vicco, Kentucky (38)

    1. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Big Stone Gap, VA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 523-0055

    "Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice."

    "Quaint park tucked away in the hills of VA in Big Stone Gap next to South Fork Powell River. Although our site is right on top of our neighbor, that is NOT the norm."

    2. Portal 31 RV Park

    1 Review
    Lynch, KY
    19 miles
    +1 (606) 848-1530

    "This small park is located across the street from an exhibition coal mine, portal 31. It is in the former train depots former switch yard. Small, with electric hookups and a communal water spout."

    3. Harlan County Campgrounty-RV Park

    1 Review
    Cumberland, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 573-9009

    "This is a decent campground that definitely caters to the SxS and off road crowd. Sites are relatively level and there is a decent amount of space between them."

    4. Leeman Field Park

    2 Reviews
    Pennington Gap, VA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 298-5177

    "Great little park located in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia beside of Leeman Field park in Pennington Gap. Easy sites to get into with full hookups."

    "Campground is quiet and feels very safe. Nestled nicely in the hills in the Pennington gap . Lots to do within easy driving distance. Overall a great experience"

    5. Firefly Hills

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    Beattyville, KY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 208-0993

    $45 - $999 / night

    6. Carr Creek State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Carr Creek Lake, KY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 642-4050

    $28 / night

    "Good cell service, 4G. Small beach area, clear water for swimming, but have quite a few steps to walk down to the lake. Playground equipment was taken down, only had a couple of swings."

    "Campground is pretty small, lots of RVs, playground, basic & clean, swimming, wide river for fishing. Some sites are very open, some are shady, none are particularly private."

    7. Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

    3 Reviews
    Duffield, VA
    40 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Booked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box."

    "Just happened to be the one day a year the tunnel is open to walk through (it’s an active railroad and closed otherwise)."

    8. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Duffield, VA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 940-2674

    "The views are spectacular, Camping with electric, water and showers was just a bonus to all the beauty around us and pet friendly. Great people all around and we felt so welcomed."

    "The office was closed so we grabbed a park map and headed to back-in site 10 with 50 AMP and water. Our tags were already on our site post so we did not have to check in."

    9. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Staffordsville, KY
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 297-8488

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Nice, small campground, most sites are back in but there are a few pull through sites. The staff were friendly and the campground seems maintained fairly well. No wifi and Verizon is touchy."

    "Nice level, large sites with full hookups. Close to many local attractions in and around Paintsville. Only drawback was lack of any Verizon signal."

    10. Cross Mountain Campground

    1 Review
    Manchester, KY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 312-2286

    $25 - $40 / night

    "This campground is pretty new and not too large, making it a nice quiet getaway.  All the sites are concrete with nice gravel between, along with picnic tables and firepits. "

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RV Park Reviews near Vicco, KY

171 Reviews of 38 Vicco Campgrounds


  • Thomas H.
    Mar. 29, 2022

    Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    Nice lake, rec area and campground all nestled together

    Spent the night here passing through. I did make a reservation just in case but there were a couple sites open. Nice, small campground, most sites are back in but there are a few pull through sites. The staff were friendly and the campground seems maintained fairly well. No wifi and Verizon is touchy. Out in the recreation area I had one bar and LTE though the data seemed pretty good. My site was right at the beginning of the campground. Inside my camper I could only get a signal if I put my phone in the window. The signal was good enough to stream and FaceTime but if I took it out of the window I’d lose signal.

    The sites are nice and not on top of each other. They are a nice finer type gravel and mostly level. Big patio area with a picnic table and fire pit. Some of the sites at the front will give you a decent view of the lake, site 18 being the best I believe, I was in site 20.

    It’s open year round according to the website. Not sure how big rig friendly it is and I couldn’t find any information on the website, I’d call first. I don’t recall seeing any 5th wheel or motor homes back there.

    Overall, very nice campground and I would visit again. There is an 1850’s mountain house in the park just prior to the entrance to the campground/recreation area. There is a fee and you’ll have to check the hours. I forgot to take a picture but the song on the gift shop door said certain days by appointment only and I think Friday thru Sunday they were open for a period of time.

  • Julie
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Great Way to Getaway

    The Breaks are considered the “Grand Canyon of the south”. Great mountaintop views, hiking, geocaching, kayaking, paddle boats, a zip line, and seasonal white water rafting all available. A few miles from the campground you’ll even find river access with a sandy beach for summer fun. A wonderful getaway when you want to be away from it all. Several campground sections to choose from with primitive sites to full hookup with electric, water, and sewer. Dump stations are available also. There are laundry facilities and bathhouses (didn’t use either so not sure on condition), playgrounds, picnic shelters, cabins, and inns. Each campsite had a fire ring and picnic table. Spots are definitely not level, so bring a variety of blocks—you’ll need them. No outside lights at the sites so when it’s dark it’s d-a-r-k. Beautiful campground.

  • Marissa G.
    May. 12, 2021

    Buckhorn Dam Campground

    Great Family Camground in the Mountains of E. KY

    This has ranked #1 for campgrounds for our family this season.

    Nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, this campground has all the things your family could want to do in nature.

    Check in was super easy and the staff was great.

    The site was very easy to get to.

    We were on site 13 and it was nearly perfectly level from left to right. It had both 30 and 50 amp hookups and water (about 35psi on pressure). Each site has a charcoal grill, a fire pit with a grate for cooking and a large picnic table.

    Our site backed up to the creek and a nice little levee for fishing. You could also go up back the park and fish right at the spillway from Buckhorn Lake Dam. Really fun experience.

    Hands down the best playground for kids we have seen in a campground.

    They had a large bathhouse with super clean bathrooms. Unsure about showers as I use the one in my TT.

    There were horseshoe pits in two locations in the campsite. Several locations to dispose of trash. They also provided trash bags upon arrival.

    Laundry facilities onsite and firewood you could purchase.

    The dump station was clean and easily accessible with a hose for flushing.

    Erica and her husband are the hosts and were so friendly and helpful. We were there over Mother’s Day weekend and they provided coffee juice and doughnuts for Mother’s Day.

    A ton of kiddos for kids to play with and a great area for their bikes, etc.

    We 100% will be back to this campground this season.

  • Robert L.
    May. 23, 2020

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Nice Campground, Challenging to get to.

    Nice Campground, once you get here. The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle. We didn't have a lot of issues getting here but it is quite mountainous with a lot of climbs to get here. The Park is well appointed and the campsites are nice for a state park. Be careful when choosing a site as some are challenging to get into with larger units. We had a pull through which was big enough for our rig. Sites are gravel and spacious. Fire ring/grill combo provided at each site. Bathhouses were clean and well stocked. Be sure to bring all necessary supplies BEFORE you get here, nearest stores are a 20 minute drive away on crooked mountain roads. Will we return? Maybe for a special event but not for a general getaway

  • J
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Jenny Wiley State Park Campground

    Needs to be updated and repaired

    Roads in campground are rough in places. Electrical boxes are in rough shape at some sites. 30 amp kept tripping the breaker. WiFi does not work. Several sites have full hookup but sewer hookups need to be repaired and water hookups are far away.

  • Mike
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

    A hidden gem

    A great RV park& Campground with plenty of access. Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice. Looks like it has been freshly painted. A wonderful covered pavilion with lots of tables and gas grills. They even had season firewood available for a couple dollars. They even have a draw bridge to walk across the powell river to access the Big Stone Gap town's walking trail. It is truly a hidden gem.

  • Rick G.
    May. 17, 2022

    Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    Couldn’t Ask for More

    Stayed 3 nights. Nice level, large sites with full hookups. Close to many local attractions in and around Paintsville. Only drawback was lack of any Verizon signal. Understand that AT&T and TMobile had some service.

  • paul C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2025

    Breaks Interstate Park Campground

    Hiker's dream

    Wonderful park for pretty much everything from zip line to water park, and to some of the most gorgeous trails in the region. The campground was extremely clean including bathrooms and showers that are immaculate. There are tons of sites to accommodate pretty much any rig. Nice camp store with firewood and propane refill. Most site are full hookup, but not all.

  • Kelsey G.
    Jun. 25, 2019

    Lota. Rocks- Land of the Arches Campground

    No Frills Climbers Mecca Campground

    Land of the Arches is popular among climbers and boy scout troups. The hanger is an excellent place for hanging out and meeting new people. Ping pong and pickleball courts keep everyone entertained. Good wifi is provided within the hangar.

    LOTA is close to a lot of hiking trails and climbing. We did an 8-mile kayak down the Red River. Tons to do outdoors in this area of the Red River Gorge.

    Buy groceries before getting to this campground. The nearest grocery store is a SAVE-A-LOT, 20 minutes away.

    Hookup was 30 amp. No water hookup but water is available onsite for your freshwater tank. Dump site also provided.

    Bathrooms are in the hanger and clean and well lit at night.

    PLACES TO GO NEARBY:

    Miguel's (For pizza and for the people watching)

    Red River Rockhouse (awesome locally sourced food)

    Daniel Boone Coffee House

    KRAG (has food and beer inside. Killer quesadilla)


Guide to Vicco

Explore the charm of RV camping near Vicco, Kentucky, where you can enjoy scenic landscapes and a variety of amenities tailored for a comfortable stay.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • The Portal 31 RV Park offers electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities, making it a convenient choice for RV travelers.
  • At Harlan County Campground and RV Park, you'll find both fifty-amp hookups and sewer connections, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
  • Cross Mountain Campground features well-maintained sites with electric hookups and clean facilities, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Big rigs should check out Jessie Lea RV Park

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Vicco, KY is Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 8 reviews.

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