Kentucky Adventure

[Mopnmom]

Anyone have a suggestion for a campground in Kentucky? Hubby and I are thinking a State Park Resort as years ago we drove through a few and were impressed. We do like to do some hiking, sightseeing & swimming (not a priority).



I'd appreciate any information you can give me!

Mopnmom

[kenpatriot]

Anyone have a suggestion for a campground in Kentucky? Hubby and I are thinking a State Park Resort as years ago we drove through a few and were impressed. We do like to do some hiking, sightseeing & swimming (not a priority).



I'd appreciate any information you can give me!

Mopnmom

There are numerous great spots, of course.  But for hiking, sightseeing & swimming, I'd pick Natural Bridge State Park near Slade, Ky.  It will have that Eastern KY mountain-feel without being difficult to get to.  Great pool at the lodge that offers scenic surroundings.  You can either hike up or take a skylift to the Natural Bridge.  But for real hiking, the Red River Gorge Geological Area is just a couple of miles away - a gorge cut by a small but ancient river, leaving numerous rock houses and natural bridges.  I used to backpack there all the time.  If you're in a pop-up or small camper, I'd say the best spots are in the Middle Fork campground, specifically sites #35 or 34. You can make reservations here:    
ky state park camping

[Mopnmom]

Thanks so much for your information. Sounds like a great place for a getaway...we're going to go for it this summer. We had kind of picked out the Natural Bridge State Park and now am going to make the reservations.

[sacrawf]

We just spent Thanksgiving at General Butler State Resort Park and were very impressed.  With their year-around open campground facilities, a lot of activities, and lots of nearby historic sites and close to Madison, Indiana downtown historic shopping district, we plan to return soon.

[bluetrocar]

Carter Caves State  Resort Park is wonderful.  I grew up in the area, so I'm a little biased.  However, there's horse back riding, fishing, plenty of hiking trails, and of course, cave tours---5 of them I believe.  The spaces are good size.  Great place.

[Stanimal]

I think one of the best kept secrets in the blue grass is Blue Licks Battlefield State Park. It's been about 5 years since I've been there. Very Quiet but within 2 hours of horse farms, Natural Bridge and Carter Caves. (In different directions of course!) Pretty good hookups as well.