Campbellsville, Kentucky provides access to several established campgrounds, with many situated around Green River Lake. The area includes Green River Lake State Park Campground, which offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options from April through December. Nearby, the COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge campground provides water and electric hookups for tent and RV camping from May to September. Wilson Creek Recreation Area and Pikes Ridge - Green River Lake also serve campers in the region, though Wilson Creek was noted as permanently closed as of October 2023. CampFire Ridge RV Park and Green River Stables round out the camping options within close proximity to Campbellsville, offering various amenities for different camping styles.
"The campground is a walking distance to the visitors center. It's a well established campground and geared towards folks visiting mammoth caves," shared one reviewer about Mammoth Cave Campground, which is within driving distance of Campbellsville. Seasonal considerations affect camping availability throughout the region, with most campgrounds operating from spring through fall. Green River Lake State Park has the longest season, remaining open from April to December, while others like Smith Ridge operate on shorter schedules from May to September. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront locations fill quickly. Cell service varies throughout the area, with some campgrounds having limited connectivity.
Campers report high satisfaction with sites near Green River Lake, particularly those with water access. The lake serves as a central recreation feature, with fishing and boating opportunities available at multiple campgrounds. A review noted, "If you are a fisher person this is a campground for you. Within walking distance of the Marina, nice shaded sites and room to spread out." Developed campgrounds in the region typically include amenities such as electric hookups, drinking water, and toilet facilities. Some locations offer additional features like showers, dump stations, and boat ramps. Sites vary in size and privacy, with some campgrounds providing more spacious settings than others. The terrain around Campbellsville is characterized by rolling hills and lake views, creating scenic camping environments throughout the region.
$20 - $36 / night
"We stayed in the new section just pass the entrance on the right! It’s a one way loop thru the woods that brings you back out on main campground road."
"I had Site 31 right beside the Woodland Trail entrance but you're pretty close to the lake (the boat ramp is about a 1/2 mile as the crow flies) and you're close to town (about 3 1/2 miles roughly) if"
$20 - $38 / night
"Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."
"Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
"It's a short walk to the lake which is pretty and has a lot of fish who were jumping the evening I was there."
"You're also only a short walk from the beach which is nice. The area is also patrolled at random hours throughout the night to make you feel a little safer, which is nice."
$25 / night
"Clean, open, trees around perimeter out of the way of campers and roads. Country setting with fields on two sides and woods. Definitely off the beaten path but close to the lake. Full hookups."
"Campground is near boat ramp & beach. Parking for boats. Family friendly, playground for kids. Large camp sites."
$20 - $36 / night
"Nearby there are historic sites and lots of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking at Green River Lake State Park.** Yay: nice big campsites
**Nay: All the RV sites are extremely open so there"
"Staff as always been very friendly, sites are very spacious, there are trails for hiking, a playground and a beach."
$20 - $36 / night
"Walking around you will find wildlife. Lots of deer and turtles and birds. The beach is great and right next to the marina."
"The best are the hiking trails. It’s a short drive or walk thru the woods to trail head. Fishers bend has over 5 miles of trails."
"Great trails on Green River Lake State Park for hiking, biking & horses. Located close to boat ramps. You’ll be glad you chose Green River Stables!"
$25 - $50 / night
"This campground is a walking distance to the visitors center. It's a well established campground and geared towards folks visiting mammoth caves."
"green river, which was enjoyed by all, and we appreciated avoiding the main entrance besieged by spring break campers!"
"It's quiet and 5 minutes away from town. Door dash delivers. The manager is a sweetheart and makes sure any issues are taken care of."
$25 - $45 / night
"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."
GuideThis was a very nice and safe campground. Our Airstream took some leveling because the whole campground is on a hill. If you have kids they'll love it. It also has lots of open room for dogs to walk. There's not a lot around there for good food, however we did find a clean & tasty place with HUGE portions called, Buckingham's Honey and Oak.
ScoutWe checked in late on Thursday, coming from about 10 hours away, the proprietor called to check in and had no trouble with letting us check in late at night. Mr. Brown, has done an amazing job with this camp ground, we will definitely be back! It’s a beautiful area, beautiful park and wonderful owners!
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.
TravelerOver night stay. Called to reserve a spot and arrived just before dusk. Had a quick check in, found our spot and had a quick set up for a short overnight stay. Lovely quiet park and great hosts. Would stay here again.
GuideIt was a complete mess and the area looked neglected. To make things worse, the staff were rude and unhelpful when we asked questions. Definitely not a place we’d recommend.
GuideAbsolutely love staying here. Quiet, pretty, easy, and the owners and staff are delightful.
GuideMost are pull through sites, many have a shared water faucet. Clean and conveniente to town. Sandy the manager is a peach.
RangerGreat overnight stop on our drive from Tennessee to Indiana. The hosts Valette and Greg were absolutely wonderful. The campground was well tended with a playground for the little ones. We don’t have little ones, but I couldn’t resist a ride on the merry-go-round! The facilities were pristine with piping hot showers that had great water pressure. Perfect TMobile signal and ***free WiFi *** which allowed us to get some work done. Conveniently located near 65 without too much traffic noise. Would definitely return here. Pick site 14 for the best view beside the lake.
TravelerNice quiet place. Very level. He takes very good care of the lot with gravel. The owner also runs an RV repair so you can get on-site repairs. Very useful. The shower house and bathroom are for emergency use only. Laundry room has a four-digit security code to get in. Most of the people staying here are long-term or semi-long-term. Lots of pipeline inspectors currently. Everyone has really nice rigs. Rate discount rates for 6 months or longer. Everything included except electric. Meters red monthly. Accepts mail delivery and package delivery.
Camping near Campbellsville, Kentucky centers around Green River Lake, a 8,210-acre reservoir with 147 miles of shoreline. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 600-900 feet, creating varied camping terrain throughout the area. Cell service can be spotty in more remote campgrounds, particularly at Smith Ridge where reviews note "practically no cell service with Verizon or AT&T."
Fishing access: Within walking distance of the marina at Smith Ridge, making it ideal for anglers. As one visitor noted, "I gave Smith Ridge 5 stars because it offers a lot of great fishing spots and beautiful views."
Hiking trails: Unmarked paths exist at Smith Ridge - Green River Lake, though a camper mentioned "there isn't but maybe one trail there, and it's unmarked." For more extensive hiking options, Holmes Bend offers "over 5 miles of trails" at the Fishers Bend trail system.
Horse trails: Equestrian options available at Green River Stables which provides "horse camping with covered stalls. Great trails on Green River Lake State Park for hiking, biking & horses," according to a visitor who appreciated the "Southern hospitality!"
Water activities: Swimming areas at several campgrounds including Holmes Bend, though one camper at Smith Ridge noted "if you want to swim you'll have to drive about a mile to the swimming area."
Spacious campsites: Room to spread out at several campgrounds. A Smith Ridge camper reported, "I am currently here and I gotta say I am impressed. The bathrooms are clean, I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge."
Lake views: Waterfront access at many sites. According to one Green River Lake State Park visitor: "Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
Wooded camping areas: Shade options vary by campground and section. At Holmes Bend, a camper mentioned "some sites are primitive sites but most have water. Bathroom, shower house and playground are available."
Wildlife watching: Animal encounters common throughout the region. Several campgrounds report deer sightings, and at Mammoth Cave Campground (within driving distance), "Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening. Tons of trees and shade."
Electrical issues: Power limitations reported at some campgrounds. At Smith Ridge, a visitor warned: "They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances."
Bathroom conditions: Maintenance varies between facilities. One Smith Ridge review cautioned, "If you need to use the showers or bathroom, they never fix anything. One bathroom hasn't had electric in two years and another women's bathroom only has hot water in one shower."
Site selection: Research carefully when booking. At My Old Kentucky Home State Park, a camper advised: "Some sites have views of the golf course... 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."
Seasonal variations: Campground hours differ substantially. While Green River Lake State Park operates April through December, most other campgrounds have shorter seasons from May to September.
Playground access: Kids' activities available at several locations. At Holmes Bend, "They won't let you park in the grass so boats have to parked out front of campground. The best are the hiking trails."
Shallow swimming areas: Beach options at multiple sites. A Smith Ridge visitor noted, "There is a beach, and boat ramp available to those that wish to fish. There is also houseboats available at Smith Ridge as well."
Community activities: Scheduled events at some campgrounds. Heartland RV Park "has been having events for the children. Movie night, outdoor games, and a camp fire with smores," according to a recent visitor.
Educational opportunities: Historic sites nearby for day trips. One visitor to My Old Kentucky Home mentioned, "We toured the My Old KY Home historic house and gardens with our kids (13 & 5) and everyone enjoyed it."
Leveling challenges: Uneven sites common at some campgrounds. At My Old Kentucky Home, a visitor advised to "make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches."
Hookup locations: Utility placement varies significantly. One My Old Kentucky Home camper noted "water and electric is about 40 feet away" from some sites.
Site lengths: Limited space for larger rigs at some campgrounds. A visitor recommended checking "the site description" as "many sites were not level and some sites were very short."
Dump station access: Location matters when selecting sites. Several campgrounds have dump stations, but as noted at My Old Kentucky Home, some sites sit "at a lower elevation than the dump station so imagine how nasty it could be on a rainy day."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Campbellsville, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Campbellsville, KY offers a wide range of camping options, with 99 campgrounds and RV parks near Campbellsville, KY and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Campbellsville, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Campbellsville, KY is COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Campbellsville, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Campbellsville, KY.
What parks are near Campbellsville, KY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Campbellsville, KY that allow camping, notably Green River Lake and Lake Cumberland.
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