Camping for fishing in Kentucky
45 camps in Kentucky that list fishing 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 fishing
- Around Somerset17 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Princeton5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Morehead5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Leitchfield4 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Bowling Green4 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Kentucky are good for fishing?
45 camps that list fishing 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, 96% also offer boating & paddling, 62% also offer hiking, 58% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in KentuckyThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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…
View camp →- Cave Run Dam TailwaterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal
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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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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Baileys PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBailey's Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several waterfront campsites with scenic views of the lake.…
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The NarrowsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and boat launch ramp.…
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Mill Springs Mill ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is…
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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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North Fork (Ky)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNorth Fork Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
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