Lakefront Campground — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

The woman at check-in was very kind and helpful! When I got to the campsite, however, it was disappointing. The fire ring was full of cigarette butts, there was a decaying fish in between my site and the shore, and the bathroom smelled strongly of cigarettes. I was able to kayak right from my site, which was very nice! I would warn against the lakeside sites because there was a foul smell coming from the water at night for some reason.

My wife and I stayed at this campground for 3 days. It was clean and spacious with great views of Kentucky Lake. The only minor complaint was that we drove through the main campground which was being renovated, and it was difficult to find the lakeside camp sites.

Do NOT follow your gps!!! Go to Camden then follow the state park signs (Hwy 191) 8 plus miles to the park. Not the biggest park, but fairly nice spaced sites, mostly level with electric & water. Lots of mature trees. Spotty if at all Verizon, ATT not at all. BUT free wifi. Check in at the office to get the password. Lots of activities for the kids on weekends. Clean shower house and general grounds. Very busy on weekends and people park any where they please.

All in all I'd stay here again, but maybe not on the weekend. Locals rule!

Beautiful trails, well kept campground, clean bathrooms, exceptional staff!

Nice park with great staff. Note there is a factory close that always puts out a hum. Not a quiet place if that is what you are looking for.

First time I was there was April and it was great I came back 4 months later n its was trashy homeless people running around people leaving trash behind and the head ranger dont do nothing about and people coming in late night making way too much noise I would not go back there again after seeing this go to the Paris forest one that one is much better it's near by

The tent sites were well kept. They are gravel pads with a grill and fire ring. They are right on the water with easy access to put in a kayak. And close to a boat ramp if bringing a boat. It’s shaded. The bath house is a bit of a walk and they have restrooms only, no showers.

We enjoyed our visit and the wonderful view, but if we return, we will get a site further from the boat access ramp. There are 2 ramps, but everyone wants to use the one right in the middle of the site at zero dark thirty.