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Camping for boating and paddling in Kentucky
65 camps in Kentucky that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Somerset15 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Princeton10 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Morehead9 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Bowling Green8 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Leitchfield6 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Kentucky are good for boating and paddling?
65 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 66% also offer fishing, 49% also offer hiking, 42% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in KentuckyThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Holly BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHolly Bay, located two miles north of the Laurel River Dam, sits on the west side of Laurel River Lake. Visitors enjoy the campground for its proximity to the water and beautifully forested…
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Carr Creek Lake SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCarr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the…
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CadizFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing.
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Cave CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
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Kendall CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalKendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland.
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Dewey Lake ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting…
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TailwaterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Tailwater Campground offers 48-sites located along the Barren River, just below the dam. This lazy riverside campground is quieter than neighboring campgrounds and seems to have a…
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The Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Cave Run Lake Dam. Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the norther-most…
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