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Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest provides secluded tent sites surrounded by trees for pet owners seeking privacy while camping with dogs. All campsites at the forest permit leashed pets with no breed restrictions, making it ideal for primitive camping with dogs. Otter Creek Park Campground offers both RV and tent options with pets allowed throughout the park. The ground at Horine is exceptionally soft due to years of pine needle accumulation, creating comfortable sleeping conditions for campers and their dogs. Some campers note that despite being only 20 minutes from Louisville, the forest setting removes you from city noise. Firewood is delivered directly to campsites when ordered in advance, eliminating the need to transport it in vehicles where pets may be riding.
Hiking trails throughout Jefferson Memorial Forest range from 1.5 to 13 miles through mixed forest of deciduous and coniferous hardwoods, providing excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. Pet owners should be aware that the Horine Reservation sits directly under the flight path for Louisville's international airport, with large jets passing overhead during morning and afternoon hours. While camping at Otter Creek Park, the numerous trails offer varied terrain for dog walking, though the creek access provides dogs with swimming opportunities during warmer months. Campers with pets should note that the forest gate requires a code for access, ensuring security for overnight stays. Most sites feature standard amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and access to potable water, with portable toilet facilities maintained with regular cleaning and hand sanitizer stations available for use after handling pets.
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
"Having lived 62 years in Kentucky, less than twenty minutes from the Jeff. Forest, leaving to explore USA, then returning to my home state allows me a unique point of view."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."
"Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."
from $12 - $22 / night
Check Availability"There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."
"Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville."
"This park has a great walking trail that is wheelchair accessible and camping in spring to fall."
"Park is located a good bit away from Corydon but not too bad of a drive for supplies. Campground roads and campsite were well labeled, clean and electric was in working order."
"Several trails in walking, horse or bike riding distance. Some direct access from the campground. You can set up here and have plenty to do without ever leaving the park."
from $23 - $496 / night
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Check Availability"What a nice RV campground near all Louisville and the surrounding areas have to offer visitors. It is nicely landscaped with fairy lights at night. The Manager Annie is awesome."
"Nice sized sites, reasonable priced comparied to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."
from $55 - $60 / night
Check Availability"it was a very nice place to just pull in off the interstate and stay the nice. had a laundromat so you could to your laundry. the owner was very nice person. they have a dog walk also so you can walk your"
"The bathrooms and laundry room are always clean, if something breaks they make it right and it's close to almost everything!"
"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."
from $30 - $55 / night
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GuideThere was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.
GuideWe 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. You can also rent boats there as well. The bathrooms in my opinion needed a major cleaning. They were nice just not very clean. We most likely won’t visit here again but was nice to hit a Kentucky campground. I have found that camping in Kentucky is much cheaper than in Indiana. Definitely worth a checkout.
GuideThe staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.
GuideThe sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.
GuideMoutardier Campground is a fisherman’s paradise. 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. There were boat ramps, a marina nearby to rent boats, and also offered a playground. Pets were welcomed (we have a dog and a hiking cat). We also had cell service (Verizon).
The view of the lake from the teardrop camper was awesome. We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping. There are power boats allowed in the lake. Many people were fishing from their boats, kayaks, or from the shore.
There is also a two mile hike that is in the campground called Shady Creek Trail. It looked like it had not been hiked in a while but it went through woods, small stream and had a cool rock formation at one part that you would swear is a haven for snakes. Pets enjoyed it but beware if you do not like spiders. This trail was covered in spiders and webs. No exaggeration that we cleared about a hundred spiders out of our path.
The campground was very well manicured and clean. Many of the sites were right on the lake. They were close together but did not seem it as they were on different levels and angles. Everyone was quiet and courteous. Bathrooms were very clean and well lit. The showers were “dated” - water stains but clean. Great water pressure and hot water.
There was no store on the campground but 5 minutes away was a great little restaurant called Sherry’s that we had both lunch and breakfast at. Food was delicious (fried dill pickle chips!) and one could buy bags of ice.
Overall this was a very relaxing campground. We met some wonderful people who have been coming to the campground for years. It is about 30 minutes from Mammoth Caves which was a great place to explore. Overall we gave the campground a 4 - lakeside and if you love to fish - it’s paradise.
LegendWe received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.
ScoutOwners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
GuideRest stops leading up to this RV spot were under construction. This was a last minute decision. It was late and I didn’t want to drive in the dark anymore. The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The dog park at this loves is very nice and the spaces are okay. But it’s loud all night because it’s a truck stop. I like the idea of this for loves but the price needs to reflect it. $25/night. No one is staying longer than that and it’s a better deal.
Camping options near West Point, Kentucky include both developed campgrounds with full amenities and more primitive sites in forested settings. Located along the Ohio River, the area experiences distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The region's limestone geology contributes to particularly soft ground conditions in some camping areas, especially where pine and hardwood forests have established thick needle layers.
Trail exploration on foot or bike: At O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground, visitors access multiple hiking trails directly from campsites. "Several hiking trails with various difficulties," notes Donald S., who adds that there's "lots of caving activity in area." Another camper reports "nature center with ranger tours" for guided exploration options.
Water recreation during summer months: The Blue River provides swimming and fishing opportunities. "Fishing, swimming and kayaking on Blue River, a beach at the park," mentions Justin B. about O'Bannon Woods. For RVers, many parks offer direct water access from camping areas.
Historic site visits: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for regional attractions. "We enjoyed the My Old Kentucky Home historic house and gardens with our kids (13 & 5) and everyone enjoyed it," shares Chase G. about staying at My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground, adding that despite being "right in the middle of town, you will still have to drive anywhere you want to go."
Proximity to urban amenities: Campers appreciate locations that balance natural settings with convenience. "Loved hitting the bourbon trail and being able to head back into nature! This place afforded us the ability to enjoy the city and then kick back at a nice scenic spot," writes Molly G. about Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground.
Spacious, shaded sites: Many parks offer sites with good spacing and mature trees. "The camp sites are all wooded and primitive, preserving the peaceful serenity of such a beautiful and heavily forested area," reports Mike G. Robert P. appreciates the "roomy campsite and room for my son to visit in his car with my van parked inside the campsite. Lots of trees for hammocking."
Pet-friendly accommodations: For dog owners seeking pet friendly camping near West Point, Kentucky, most parks welcome leashed pets. "We stayed at Otter Creek Park Campground in the May to escape Derby in Louisville. It's close enough to the city that it makes for an easy get-away," notes Ella L. about Otter Creek Park Campground, adding that the "hiking is pretty incredible and none of the trails are really too strenuous."
Airport noise impacts: Several campgrounds experience aircraft noise. Derek P. warns that Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground "is in the departure path of Louisville's airport, so be prepared for once-a-minute takeoffs if the airport is using its southbound runways for departures. UPS releases about 100 planes from around 3-5am."
Limited privacy at some sites: Campsite layout varies significantly between parks. At Otter Creek, "there is an RV area and a loop for tent camping, the sites are fairly close together with some only having as little as a few saplings or briars between sites," according to Ella L., who adds that "the loop itself is a bulky gravel road that is VERY NOISY when campers drive on it."
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts camping conditions throughout the year. "Ticks were REALLY bad. Maybe the season, maybe the area, not sure," reports Kyle about Louisville South KOA. Site elevation and drainage also vary, so check forecasts before booking.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. "The better playground is in loop A," advises Kelsey R. about O'Bannon Woods State Park. Some parks offer multiple recreation zones for different age groups.
Kid-friendly activities: Special events provide entertainment for young campers. "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!" shares Amber S. about Otter Creek Park.
Swimming options: Water features rank highly for family camping. Melissa A. mentions that Otter Creek Park has a "beautiful creek for swimming," while Kyle notes O'Bannon Woods has a "very nice pool with a splash pad and two water slides (42" height requirement) and a small concession stand."
Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds have uneven pads. At South Harrison Co Park, sites require significant adjustment. Similarly, Bethany W. advises about My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground: "Make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches. Site 28 seems to be the best. Site 30 is also very nice."
Water access considerations: Connections may not be conveniently located at all sites. "Water and electric is about 40 feet away," notes Bethany W. about My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Derek J. shares that at O'Bannon Woods: "Throughout the campground are potable water spigots that you can hook up to and add water to your tank."
Site selection strategies: Chase G. warns about My Old Kentucky Home State Park: "Site 20 is one to avoid. It's at the corner of the loop, across from a dumpster, right next to the bathroom AND the dump station is practically in the site. It even sits at a lower elevation than the dump station so imagine how nasty it could be on a rainy day."
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