Camping in Kentucky
Discover 37 state parks offering camping in Kentucky
🏕️ Camping in Kentucky State Parks at a Glance
- Reservation fee: $6 non-refundable per campsite
- RV hookups: Most sites offer electric and water; some parks offer full-hookup (sewer) and premium sites.
- Pets: Allowed at designated campsites; leashed/restrained at all times, current rabies vaccination required, may not be tied to trees/shrubs, owners clean up. Excluded from nature preserves, beaches, some historic areas. Service animals unrestricted.
- Firewood: Importation of firewood from any state outside Kentucky is prohibited (emerald ash borer quarantine). Firewood available for purchase within campgrounds; fires restricted to designated fire rings.
- Good to know: Out-of-state firewood banned statewide (EAB); buy on-site. Reservation holder must be 21+, and posted rates carry a 1% transient tax, applicable county taxes, and 6% sales tax.
Official agency: Kentucky Department of Parks
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
Kentucky State Parks with Camping
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Carr Creek State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Columbus-Belmont State Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
Fort Boonesborough State Park
General Burnside Island State Park
General Butler State Park
Grayson Lake State Park
Green River Lake State Park
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
John James Audubon State Park
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Kincaid Lake State Park
Kingdom Come State Park
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Lake Malone State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Mineral Mound State Park
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Nolin Lake State Park
Paintsville Lake State Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Taylorsville Lake State Park
Yatesville Lake State Park
Other Places with Camping in Kentucky (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Kentucky’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Camping in Kentucky — FAQ
How far ahead can I book Kentucky state park campsites?
You can reserve Kentucky state park campsites 12 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in Kentucky state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in Kentucky state parks typically run $12–$65, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a Kentucky state park campground?
The maximum stay is 14 consecutive days (waiver possible from park manager for emergency/business necessity). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.