Camping for swimming in Kentucky
22 camps in Kentucky that list swimming 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 85°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Leitchfield5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Princeton4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Morehead3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around London3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Hazard3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Kentucky are good for swimming?
22 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 0 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 85°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 100% also offer boating & paddling, 95% also offer fishing, 68% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in KentuckyThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
AxtelFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAxtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
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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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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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Old KuttawaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOld Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the…
View camp →- Lake Barkley State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Barkley Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=382&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Zilpo Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Zilpo Recreation Area is a 355-acre campground on [Cave Run Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320) on [Cumberland…
View camp → - Laurel River LakeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Laurel River Lake is located on [London Ranger District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/?cid=FSBDEV3_032651) and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of…
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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.…
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