2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Homegrown HideAways and Lago Linda Hideaway provide distinctive glamping options in central Kentucky's scenic terrain. Homegrown HideAways features a tipi large enough for small groups while maintaining privacy for solo travelers, plus yurts in a secluded valley setting. Lago Linda offers rustic cabins overlooking a private lake with comfortable amenities including kitchenettes and queen beds. Both locations provide electricity, heated bathroom facilities, and fire pits. The picturesque settings include wooded areas and waterfront access, with thoughtfully designed communal spaces like pavilions and lounges. One guest described Homegrown HideAways as "nestled in a narrow valley between high ridges of The Knobs, this campground gives the feel of secluded country living with your own trails and creeks to explore."
Visitors to these glamping destinations enjoy swimming in private lakes, hiking on maintained trails, and fishing with permits. Homegrown HideAways regularly hosts art, craft, and music festivals throughout the year, while maintaining a quiet atmosphere perfect for reconnecting with nature. The Red River Gorge area, nearby to several glamping sites, offers world-class rock climbing and scenic hiking trails. According to a reviewer, "The coffee is locally roasted, fair trade, and most importantly, served fresh, early and rich." Winter visitors should note that while HomeGrown HideAways remains open year-round, some amenities become limited during colder months. The central Kentucky location provides convenient access to natural attractions while maintaining the sense of peaceful seclusion that defines the glamping experience. Most sites require advance reservations, especially during peak summer and fall seasons.
"We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip."
"The second room has four single bunk beds. The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $31 - $105 / night
"We love how the outer loop sites have such quick access to the water. Both sites are shaded very well and the sites themselves are huge."
"Twin Knobs Campground We stayed in the F loop on site F22 primitive camping. It had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $150 / night
"The huge field is available for tent campers, but these are primitive sites with no water/electricity. The improved sites with water/electricity are closer to The Pavilion and Shake Out Lounge."
"There are limited 30 amp sites and several sites with electric. Lazy Oaks and Piney are in the trees, Cardinal which is good for larger RVs is in the field , no shade."
Available next weekend
from $12 - $999 / night
"It's situated high up on the Kentucky river bank which is nice but there's little access to the riverbank except from the floating dock and boat ramp."
"Fairly close to shopping groceries etc. staff was friendly 30/50 amp service didn’t count the number of river view sites. But quite a few. Some sites have 20 X 12 elevated decks."
from $30 - $55 / night
"The park is super clean, tons of showers in the bath house, nice little pool, lots of amenities at the camp store, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, a little creek access to wade in, and everyone"
"This is a great place to camp if you are looking for a local area driving distance to the mini trails in the gorge. There are not very many mature trees., and the highway is very loud."
from $50 / night
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have really worked hard to bring this campground back to a place you would like to stay."
"We seen the staff checking it every hour. It is open to the public which we didn’t care for. The playground was very old. The women’s bathhouse has been remodeled and was very nice."
from $30 / night
"We decided to come to Kentucky to visit the Ark and the Creation Museum. I found this little campground by joining The Dyrt. Three springs, was the best choice this summer."
"Quiet lil place clean showers and bathrooms extremely friendly staff who will go out of their way to help you set up. (Was offered hoses and power cords if needed)."
from $40 - $60 / night
"They do not have any water or electric hookups and no cell service, which is all a plus in my opinion."
"All the sites had a fire pit and I believe tables at the sites. They close the gates at night and don’t open the gates till 8 am was the only drawback."
from $8 - $20 / night
"Nestled in a narrow valley between high ridges of The Knobs, this campground gives the feel of secluded country living with your own trails and creeks to explore."
"Instead of sleeping in it, which would have been perfectly comfortable, we actually used it as more of an extra shelter and we pitched out tents in the field in front of the Yome."
from $15 - $75 / night
"We were fully set up in 15 mins. There is a great, centrally located playground where the kids were able to run around after being in the truck for eight hours."
"Laundry was inexpensive and accessible all hours."
from $30 - $75 / night
TravelerThis place could not have been more accommodating. There’s a restaurant that serves all 3 meals! Good for all types of campers - excellent tent spots, RV spots, and cabins. Some of the RV spots are difficult to get into but they more than made up for it with everything else. Would stay again for sure!
GuideFantastic experience very well maintained lots of activities decent WiFi. Friendly staff great communication. Will comeback 100%
ScoutCAUTION CAUTION CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This campground has a very steep incline/decline to get to the campground. The reason you cannot come onto the property before 2 pm is that the road leading to the campground makes it very dangerous for two RV's to pass which the operators don't tell you. Instead they charge you$25 and yell at you if you come to their property before 2 pm. Their email only refers to entering their property not to the road leading to the property. There is no sign on the country road leading to the property so you never know when the reduced street size and incline/decline starts. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I ALSO CONTACTED THE COUNTY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED THIS CAMPGROUND WITHOUT SOME TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO AVOID THAT TWO RV'S PASS EACH OTHER AT ANY TIME.
Also they seemed to have sewer issues as we could not leave our sewer access open as it stank to much.
GuideA lot of permanent rundown trailers parked haphazard as the sites are not laid out nicely. Stray cats running around. Muddy at the sites. Saving grace was clean bathhouse but who ever heard of automatic showers? Wasting a lot of water.
TravelerWe love Twin Knobs! We have camped there numerous times - in the Sping, Summer, and Fall. Electric and non electric sites. The campground staff is always a pleasure to interact with, and so kind! Always clean. Most sites are within walking distance to the lake. My only suggestion is I wish they had some playgrounds for small kids.
TravelerWe were greeted by the owner upon arrival. There are more adventures for kids at this 90 acre campground than I can list.
GuideStarting with the good, it is reasonably close to the freeway yet far enough away not to be bothered by road noise. Wi fi was mostly usable. Electrical power was stable. Estimate , if the park was probably half full of campers , some long term , some transit. Was quiet. On the other hand, the place was unmowed with grass 6 to 8 inches high throughout the entire facility. A zero turn mower set unused vext to the office. Some of the water spigots were broken and hoses were strewn about so that people could get it water from different spigots to different sites. What's the worst was the bathroom in showers. A couple of people here and said they were clean , but either there definition of clean was different , or they've been a significant lack of labor to keep them up. In the men's side, there was mold all along the floors at the caulking edges.There was wadded up wet toilet paper smashed on the wall of 2 of them.The ceilings were covered in old cobwebs and fresh spider nests. The floors were quite dirty. Over half of the sites aren't level, so if you use this place bring leveling chocks/plates for your tires if not hydraulically leveled. This facility has a great deal of potential with a bit of money and some elbow grease.
TravelerCampground is beautiful. Restrooms were very clean.
Mix of hook up and primitive. VERY spacious sites with privacy and space between. Its right on Cave Run Lake too.
Only negative we saw was widowmaker limbs in trees directly above campsites.
GuidePros: natural setting, clean bathrooms Cons: unlevel campsites, no sewer hookups, self-check in, outdated, non-air conditioned bathrooms, no laundry facilities
Central Kentucky offers diverse cabin and yurt camping options within reach of Winchester. The terrain features the unique Knobs region with elevations between 900-1300 feet, providing cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands. Campgrounds in this area connect visitors to the Kentucky River, Cave Run Lake, and Red River Gorge systems where water activities complement hiking and climbing opportunities.
Hiking nearby: Red River Gorge features extensive trail systems accessible from campgrounds. "If you're a sight seeing, hiking, biking, camping enthusiast, this is a must see!" notes Justin W. about Zilpo Campground. Many trails lead to scenic overlooks with 100+ mile visibility on clear days.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water access for cooling off. At Twin Knobs Recreation Area, "you camp on rock sites so it drains great if it rains. The sites are kinda secluded from one another by tree and bush lines... There is a camp store, beach and boat ramp," explains Kellie Dawn T.
Rock climbing: The sandstone formations attract climbers year-round. "The Red River Gorge area, nearby to several glamping sites, offers world-class rock climbing and scenic hiking trails," with many routes rated for beginners through experts within 15-30 minute drives from major campgrounds.
Spacious, private sites: Many visitors appreciate the seclusion between campsites. At Cummins Ferry RV Park, "our sites overlooked the river and we loved the walking trails along the river! We had kids that fished and played in the playground and sat by the fire every night!" reports Maison H.
Waterfront access: Campers consistently mention water views as highlights. Elizabeth C. describes Zilpo Campground as a "great spot right on the water," while Vince B. adds it's "one of my wife and I favorite spot! Great campground with great views of lake and easy way to the beach."
Yurt accommodations: Yurt camping near Winchester, Kentucky offers a comfortable alternative to tent camping. At HomeGrown HideAways, one visitor shared, "We stayed at the Yome, and it was perfect for our family of four. Instead of sleeping in it, which would have been perfectly comfortable, we actually used it as more of an extra shelter and we pitched out tents in the field in front of the Yome."
Seasonal considerations: While many campgrounds remain open year-round, services may be limited in winter. "We stayed June 5th through June 9th and it rained every day, a lot. Our campsite (A-30) drained the rain off really well," notes Karen P. about Twin Knobs, highlighting the importance of site selection during wet seasons.
Reservation requirements: Peak season (May-October) often requires advance booking. Many sites fill 3-6 months ahead for summer weekends, especially those with water access or hookups.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely between campgrounds. At Red River Gorge Adventures, visitors note "no cell service, which is all a plus in my opinion," while other properties maintain wifi hotspots.
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