Camping near hiking trails in Kentucky
45 camps in Kentucky within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain | 10.8 mi | 2 | Jack Sutter Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Honker Trail | 4.2 mi | 2 | Prizer Point Marina · 1.8 mi |
| Hematite Trail | 2.3 mi | 2 | Energy Lake Campground · 2.8 mi |
| Heritage Bohanon Loop | 2.0 mi | 2 | Hillman Ferry Campground at Land Between The Lakes · 0.2 mi |
| North South Trail | 59.0 mi | 1 | Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes · 0.3 mi |
| Canal Loop | 10.9 mi | 1 | Nickell Branch Basic Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Nature Station Connector | 5.1 mi | 1 | Prizer Point Marina · 2.7 mi |
| Mayking Loop | 4.6 mi | 1 | Swindall Campsite · 0.3 mi |
| Austin Gap | 3.7 mi | 1 | Jack Sutter Campsite · 2.4 mi |
| E.L. Loop 1 | 2.6 mi | 1 | Energy Lake Campground · 0.4 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Princeton9 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Somerset7 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Bowling Green6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Morehead5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Paintsville5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Kentucky are good for hiking?
45 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 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, 73% also offer boating & paddling, 62% also offer fishing, 38% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in KentuckyThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Pleasant RidgeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Yatesville Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=338&agencyCode=130)
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Buckhorn CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBuckhorn Campground on Buckhorn Lake, provides the perfect outdoor escape in eastern Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau.
View camp →- Green River Lake State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Green River Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=362&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - White Oak Boat-In CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
White Oak Boat-In Campground is one of two boat-in campgrounds on [Laurel River Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=64851). The area is accessible by boat or…
View camp → - Conley Bottom ResortFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Lake Cumberland](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=391&agencyCode=130)
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GroveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGrove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic…
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Grayson Lake Damsite SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalGrayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake. Recreational activities abound on and around this 20-mile long lake.…
View camp →- Turkey Foot CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Turkey Foot Campground is nestled along the banks of War Fork Creek in Jackson County. The gravel road into the campground is fairly steep and may be unsuitable for vehicles towing large…
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