RV camping near Wilmore, Kentucky offers options within 45 minutes of the city along the Kentucky River and nearby waterways. The region features rolling limestone hills with elevation changes that can impact site levelness, particularly at riverfront properties. Seasonal weather variations affect campground operations, with most facilities fully functional April through October when average temperatures range from 55-85°F.
What to do
**Fishing access: At Elkhorn Creek RV Park, guests can fish directly from the campground. "Waterfront sites available, many concrete sites & some gravel sites. From what I hear, they have made many improvements and continue to do so," notes Amanda W. The park sits on Elkhorn Creek with boating access nearby.
**Hiking trails: Three Springs Campground provides natural trails through wooded areas for day hikes. "It has 3 beautiful hiking trails. It has a small fishing pond with a beautiful fountain that provides a neat camping experience," according to park management. The trails are suitable for beginner hikers and families.
**Swimming options: Whispering Hills RV Park features a pool with small water slide for summer recreation. "Swimming pool with small water slide, fishing pond, jumping pillow, events at picnic shelter. Campground is very busy. Lots of people coming and going," reports Mathew H. The pool typically closes at 8 p.m., earlier than some campers prefer.
What campers like
**Weekend entertainment: Three Springs Campground and RV Park offers a peaceful setting with weekend activities. "Very quiet campground in a beautiful place surrounded by trees very friendly personal. Not far from the Ark endounter," writes Susanne W. The property sits on wooded acres with multiple streams.
**Family amenities: Whispering Hills RV Park receives praise for its family-friendly features. "The grass is mowed regularly and everything looks neat and tidy," notes Jill B. Families appreciate the jumping pillow, playground equipment, and organized weekend activities.
**Peaceful locations: Camp on the Kentucky (formerly Non-Such Campground) offers tranquil riverfront camping. "Very nice little family ran campground. Small with limited amount of sites. However, beautiful view of the river and the owners have that down to earth southern hospitality," reports Gem S. The campground features a lodge area with pool tables and a fireplace.
What you should know
**Cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between locations, especially in river valleys. "They have 5 WiFi connections making this some of the best campground WiFi I have ever had," says Stacey about Cummins Ferry RV Park, contrasting with poor cell reception at some facilities.
**Site levelness: Many campgrounds in the area require leveling equipment. "The sites here are not level," notes one reviewer about riverfront properties. Three Springs Campground campers report: "Sites are not particularly level. Gravelled roads and pads surrounded by forest with three small streams cutting through."
**Seasonal operations: Availability varies by season, with some parks limiting operations during winter months. Chimney Rock Campground operates from April 1 to October 31. "It's clean! It's on the water. It's pretty. But not very many sites to campers. A lot of permanent sites," notes Raeanna L.
Tips for camping with families
**Dog-friendly areas: Camp Nelson RV Park accommodates pets with open spaces. "We have 4 dogs and they were very welcomed by everyone," writes Tonya W. The park features riverfront locations that allow children and pets to explore safely.
**Playground access: Oh! Kentucky RV Park provides family recreation areas. "The real nice thing was the open field where I could let my dog run unleashed," notes Carl S. Families appreciate the maintained play areas and open spaces for children.
**Tent camping options: Camp on the Kentucky offers long-term tent options unusual in the region. "For most of those who travel you know they often offer long term services for those in RVs which provides a discount for staying more than a night or two, but at this campground you as a tent camper can find a location that suits your Kentucky home needs on the road for a day, a week or even a month," explains Crystal C.
Tips from RVers
**Site selection: When staying at Walnut Meadow RV Park, consider weather impacts. "They had a bad storm the night before our stay so alot of flooded sites. Megan called me before our arrival to warn me and check if there would be anything else we would need," shares Matthew A. Sites near creeks may flood after heavy rain.
**Leveling requirements: RVers should bring adequate leveling equipment. "We used our normal 2x green blocks for the Jack, but needed all 10 of our leveling blocks, plus 8 paving stones to get the appropriate height," explains one camper about riverfront sites. Sites with river views often require more extensive leveling.
**Water pressure management: At Whispering Hills RV Park, bring pressure regulators. "The water pressure was quite high (70 psi) according to the worker at the campground so make sure to have a water pressure regulator," advises Martin M. Most sites provide full hookups with 50-amp service available at many locations.
