Waterside camping near Barbourville

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Barbourville

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Ella

2 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Love love love this spot!! Amber is awesome, incredibly helpful, and super sweet. Definitely coming back soon!

3 nights at Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Amber was a great host! Kept me updated regularly on the weather. Would love to come back to this quiet little river side place during the dry season. Had some bad storms but was kept updated by amber regularly. Even offered to move me to a different site. The site itself was nice. Right by the river. Perfect little getaway to do some fishing. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Amber is so nice and such a helpful host! We loved the grassy lot at Horseman’s camp, and the bath house was definitely one of the nicer ones I’ve been in. There were also some camp kitties that stopped by for some pets, one of which hung out with us almost the whole time 💜

Christian

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Great and comfy room. I liked the bed and the area. Amber was prompt and helpful.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Amber was a kind and helpful host during our trip. She greeted us when we arrived and answered our questions. If we needed her, she was just a quick message away. We didn't have any cell service as expected, but the wifi was a nice touch. Our trip was unfortunately super rainy- the sites get extremely muddy with rain, which was expected due to the listing info. Be sure to bring extra tarps and appropriate shoes if the weather shows rain! The hill to get down to the sites by the river is just fine without weather, but it can be a challenge with rainy conditions. That being said, my SUV (Subaru) made it up the hill with no issues. Thanks, Amber!

Weekend Trip to Wow Mountain Resort

Very secluded, in a good way and completely surrounded by nature.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Hammock Hanger was a beautiful location right on the river. It was a wonderful stay and we will be back! The additional pet experience was wonderful, we loved the animals!

2 nights at Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

The view was amazing and it was a quiet private area to tent camp right on the river. Would recommend to everyone

Weekend Trip to Wow Mountain Resort

Lots of hiking around, great stay overall. Easy to find and hosts very accommodating for a last minute reservation

2 nights at Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

⸻ Absolutely loved our stay here! The campsite is set in a beautiful, scenic riverside area—perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The bathrooms were impressively clean and well-maintained, which made a big difference. Our host was fantastic—super welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely come back!

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Our second visit! Wonderful place. Will return in the future!

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

We arrived in Friday not knowing what to expect but was surprised when we seen the land and the room! We stayed on site 2 had plenty of room to turn around with a 38ft camper and park our truck sideways at the end. The restrooms are close by but please watch your step of a morning they are slick.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

We had a wonderful weekend there at the campground with the miniature horse/donkey experience and visiting the surrounding area! Thank you so much!

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Lovely area next to the river. Beautiful and quiet

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

The birdsong cabin is adorable, comfortable, and clean with many small amenities that made staying there a pleasant experience. This is a glamping cabin with the bathroom just out back with a shower, sink, and toilet that was kept clean. The cabin was surprisingly private as we sat on the porch, which has 4 chairs, and watched the birds at the feeder and peeked at the river through the trees. There is a fire ring and picnic table and they supplied the first bundle of fire wood. The bed comes with linen and was comfortable. The cabin has AC and a heater. There was a microwave, coffee, coffee cups, a couple plates, paper towels, sling chairs, S&P, and some other extras. We watched Netflix at night on the smart TV and we had WIFI. I use Verizon and had a couple bars of reception. Host Amber was extremely friendly and helpful with quick responses to our questions. Things I would recommend bringing: paper plates, utensils, a water jug (there's a water spicket just outside), some dish soap and towel. We would readily stay here again!

1 night at Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

We only spent one night down by the river, but given the chance we'll definitely plan to stay again.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

The camp sight we chose was right on the water and we had an amazing view. We also chose to do the cow experience which was very fun and informative.

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

Great spot by the river! Had a good stay!

1 night at Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

The bathhouse was wonderful to have, with hot water and clean facility. The site was easy to navigate to, and our campsite was fully ready for us upon arrival, with a picnic table and fire wood. Beautiful location and lots of farm animals to be around made this a nice spot as well!

Weekend Trip to Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

The cabin is on land right next to the Cumberland River. There is a long beach front that we drove down to it was absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed our time!

2 top waterside campgrounds near Barbourville

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Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground

24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Williamsburg, KY

Thank you for considering Clayton Geneva memorial campground for your camping trip. Please read the entire description including our rules and regulations. Also be sure to view the site map. The gravel driveway to the sites is passable with any vehicle As long as the vehicle Does not have an aftermarket lowered profile or entirely overloaded with gear. We offer camping ranging from primitive tent sites, to an actual cabin. Hikers, kayakers, canoes, Horses and riders welcome, located a couple miles from Daniel Boone National Forrest, seemingly endless trails through some of the most beautiful country. Bring your canoe and kayaks. Located 16 miles from Cumberland Falls State Park. Located 11 miles from Sheltowee Trade Adventure Park. Located 11 miles from Kentucky Splash Water Park. 11 miles from The Mint Casino!! Clayton Geneva Camp Ground began as a retreat for our family since the 70's. My grandparents, Donald Clayton Russell & Jewel Geneva (Davis) Russell, purchased this little piece of heaven to get away from the hustle and bustle of Cincinnati life. Judy was born in a little cabin just down the road. Judy & Don along with many family members have made cherished memories here over the years. We want to share its beauty with you and your family. Please consider, Clayton Geneva is a primitive campground, gravel drives and left as natural as possible. This is not a sculpted campsite or a concrete campground. The primitive area is as such, gravel, grass, sand terrain accessible by a one lane gravel drive that leads over the hill and around the cliff to the riverbank. This drive is absolutely passable however is left bumpy to keep traffic at a safe speed as pedestrians also walk the drive. It is passable by any vehicle as long as the vehicle is not overloaded beyond its ability and/or has an extremely low profile. Any area that is not an actual campsite is left to nature, not manicured, trimmed or sculpted. As you’ll find all the sites are clear please don’t expect micromanaging of wild growth of our native plants in areas around the sites as we reserve those areas for the wildlife to enjoy. Please consider all the above mentioned details, primitive campsites are not for everyone and that’s ok.

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Wow Mountain Resort

5 sites · Tents150 acres · Somerset, KY

We saw this land and immediately thought this is our Eden and now we want to share it with you. We hope you love it too. There is a cave camping site and 3 other active sites. We are adding 5 more campsites very soon. They will be basic bare bone campsites with no tent platforms or fire places. The original 4 have tent platforms and fire places.

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Waterside camping near Barbourville guide

Overview

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