Best Glamping near Whitley City, KY

Join the fun near Whitley City. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Whitley City is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Whitley City, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Whitley City, Kentucky (28)

    1. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    46 Reviews
    216 Photos
    171 Saves
    Parkers Lake, Kentucky
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    2. Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    130 Photos
    33 Saves
    Stearns, Kentucky

    Overview

    Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

    Recreation

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres of both rocky gorges and forested plateaus. Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, this ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys that are found throughout the park.

    Nearby Attractions

    Just a few miles from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com. Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 - $35 / night

    3. Great Meadows Campground

    8 Reviews
    8 Photos
    24 Saves
    Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Kentucky

    The Great Meadows Campground, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is developed on both sides of the road. Deer Loop is on the right; Raccoon Loop is on the left. Deer Loop is open year round; but the water is shut off during the winter season. Raccoon Loop is April 1 - November 15. Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Great Meadows Campground. Learn more... View Great Meadows Guide and Map Rock Creek, a designated Kentucky Wild River, runs along the Raccoon Loop. Rock Creek is stocked with rainbow trout March - June and September - December.. Campsite availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Trails nearby: Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail - Section 37 and Section 38; Mark Branch Trail # 635 and Gobblers Arch Trail # 636.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $15 / night

    4. General Burnside Island State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    25 Photos
    22 Saves
    Burnside, Kentucky

    This recreation area is part of Lake Cumberland

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping

    5. Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

    8 Reviews
    35 Photos
    17 Saves
    Rockholds, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 - $174 / night

    6. Frozen Head State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    125 Photos
    187 Saves
    Petros, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    7. Waitsboro Campground - Lake Cumberland

    9 Reviews
    20 Photos
    67 Saves
    Burnside, Kentucky

    Overview

    Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.

    Recreation

    Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. The trail is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4pm EST.

    Natural Features

    The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.

    Nearby Attractions

    General Burnside Island State Park is nearby. It was named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. Visitors come today to enjoy boating, fishing, golfing and picnicking on Kentucky's only island state park. Burnside Marina is 10 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $16 - $42 / night

    8. Laurel Lake Camping Resort

    8 Reviews
    34 Photos
    19 Saves
    Laurel River Lake, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    9. Corbin - Laurel Lake KOA

    10 Reviews
    35 Photos
    38 Saves
    Corbin, Kentucky
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    10. Pulaski County Park

    11 Reviews
    46 Photos
    22 Saves
    Nancy, Kentucky

    This recreation area is part of Lake Cumberland

    • Phone Service
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    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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